Warm water hatcheries produce dozens of fish species for various projects throughout Maryland. Species include largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, several sunfish species, golden shiners, fathead minnows, walleye, yellow perch, American shad, hickory shad, blueback herring, alewife herring, trout and striped bass. These culture efforts support anadromous species restoration, private pond stocking, stock enhancement, recreational fishing enhancement and fish culture research.

Click on a hatchery below to take a quick tour:

Cedarville Hatchery
Unicorn Lake Hatchery
Elkton Ponds Culture Station
Joseph Manning Hatchery

Inquiries for matters relating to warm water hatcheries can be directed to Don Cosden at (410) 260-8287 or E-mail Don through Customer Service.