The Iowa DNR Fisheries Bureau operates several fish hatcheries in the state; all of the facilities are open for tours. For tour information, call the hatchery that you are interested in visiting.
 

Spirit Lake Fish Hatchery Information	122 252nd Ave., Orleans, IA 51360	712-336-1840
Rathbun Fish Hatchery Information	15053 Hatchery Place, Moravia, IA 52571	641-647-2406
Fairport Fish Hatchery Information	3390 Hwy 22, Muscatine, IA 52761	563-263-5062
Big Springs Fish Hatchery Information	16212 Big Springs Road, Elkader, IA 52043	563-245-2446
Manchester Fish Hatchery Information	22693 - 205th Ave., Manchester, IA 52057	563-927-3276
Decorah Fish Hatchery Information	2321 Siewers Spring Road, Decorah, IA 52101	563-382-8324

The Iowa DNR Fisheries Bureau also conducts aquacultural and fish hatcheries research at a number of these facilities. Information about specific research projects can be accessed using the links listed below. These files require Adobe Reader to open.
 

• Best Management Practices for Channel Catfish Culture(pdf)
• Better Diets and Culture Environments Will Increase Hatchery Production of Walleye(pdf)
• Feeding Walleye
• Finding Better Feeds and Better Environments for Walleye Feed Training(pdf)
• Increasing Production of Wild Brown Trout(pdf)
• Intensive Culture of Walleye Fry(pdf)
• Oxygen Injection Systems
• Production of Walleye in Plastic-Lined Ponds(pdf)
• Raising Fish
• Walleye Egg Fertility