Serving Maryland Since 1985

Nurturing Native Species for a Sustainable Future

Casselwood Fish Hatchery specializes in the propagation and conservation of Maryland's native fish species, supporting ecological balance and recreational fisheries through expert aquaculture practices.

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40+
Years Experience
25+
Native Species
1M+
Fish Stocked Yearly
Casselwood Fish Hatchery - Modern aquaculture facility with native fish species
Certified Facility
Maryland DNR Approved
Our Expertise

Comprehensive Aquaculture Services

From broodstock management to juvenile production, we provide end-to-end solutions for sustainable fish propagation and conservation.

Native Species Propagation

Expert breeding programs for Maryland's threatened and endangered native fish species, maintaining genetic diversity and population sustainability.

Water Quality Management

Advanced filtration and monitoring systems ensure optimal water conditions for fish health, growth, and reproduction throughout all life stages.

Stocking Programs

Collaborative fisheries enhancement through strategic stocking of game fish and forage species to support recreational and ecological balance.

Research & Monitoring

Scientific data collection and population studies to inform conservation strategies and improve propagation techniques for native species.

Consultation Services

Expert guidance for private landowners, conservation groups, and government agencies on hatchery operations and fisheries management.

Habitat Restoration

Supporting ecosystem recovery through fish propagation programs that restore balance to degraded waterways and watershed systems.

Casselwood Fish Hatchery facility and staff
40+
Years of
Excellence
About Us

A Legacy of Conservation

Founded in 1985, Casselwood Fish Hatchery has been at the forefront of sustainable aquaculture in Western Maryland. Our state-of-the-art facility combines traditional expertise with modern technology to propagate and conserve native fish species.

We partner with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, conservation organizations, and private stakeholders to maintain healthy fish populations and protect biodiversity in our region's waterways.

State-Certified
DNR approved facility
Scientific Approach
Research-based methods
Sustainable Practices
Eco-friendly operations
Community Focused
Local partnership
Our Species

Native Fish Species

We specialize in the propagation of Maryland's most important native and game fish species, supporting both conservation and recreational fisheries.

Brook Trout - Native Maryland species

Brook Trout

Salvelinus fontinalis

Threatened
Largemouth Bass - Popular game fish

Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

Game Fish
Channel Catfish - Farm-raised species

Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

Food Fish
Yellow Perch - Native forage fish

Yellow Perch

Perca flavescens

Forage

Ready to Support Conservation?

Whether you're a conservation organization, government agency, or private landowner, we'd love to discuss how we can work together.

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Have questions about our services or want to discuss a project? Reach out to us and we'll respond within 24 hours.

Address
879 Durst Rd
Grantsville, MD 21536-3241
Business Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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