Welaka National Fish Hatchery
The Welaka National Fish Hatchery, operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is a warmwater hatchery. The only national fish hatchery in Florida, it has two units, both of which are near the town of Welaka.[1]
History
The state of Florida built the hatchery in 1926, running it for over a decade. The facilities were turned over to the U.S. government in 1938, who have been in charge since then.[1]
The hatchery
The headquarters for the hatchery is called the Welaka Unit. A nearby aquarium is operated by the Unit, with samples of fish that the hatchery raises.[1]
Approximately three miles to the south is the Beecher Unit, named after the spring that provides water for the fish ponds there. It has an observation tower with interpretive information, as well as a small picnic area and nature trail.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d Welaka National Fish Hatchery
29°26′30″N 81°39′00″W / 29.44154°N 81.64994°W / 29.44154; -81.64994
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Putnam County, Florida points and events of interest
- Bronson-Mulholland House
- Browning Railroad Museum
- Florida School of the Arts
- Larimer Art Center
- Palatka Water Works
- Tilghman House
- Carl Duval Moore State Forest
- Deep Creek Conservation Area
- Dunns Creek State Park
- Etoniah Creek State Forest
- Ravine Gardens State Park
- Ocala National Forest
- Water Works Environmental Education Center
- Welaka State Forest
- Welaka National Fish Hatchery & Aquarium
- Barge Port
- Central Academy
- Drayton Island
- Drayton Island Ferry
- Florida Trail
- Fort Gates Ferry
- Memorial Bridge
- Mount Royal
- Palatka Golf Club
- Palatka Union Depot
- Rodman Reservoir
- St. Johns River State College
- Blue Crab Festival
- Bostwick Blueberry Festival
- Florida Azalea Festival
- Hog Waller
- Mug Race
- Palatka Bluegrass Festival
- Putnam County Agricultural Fair
- St. Johns River Catfish Festival
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