Person/Organization: Atkins, Charles G.
Item 87958
Fish Hatchery, Grand Lake Stream, ca. 1925
Contributed by: Penobscot Marine Museum Date: circa 1925 Location: Grand Lake Stream Media: Glass Negative
Exhibit
Mainers began propagating fish to stock ponds and lakes in the mid 19th century. The state got into the business in the latter part of the century, first concentrating on Atlantic salmon, then moving into raising other species for stocking rivers, lakes, and ponds.
