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Speaking of viruses. . .
We’re hearing a lot lately about a huge, dangerous human virus. But fish get viruses, too. And for fish, this particular virus is really dangerous as well. Learn more about the dreaded VHS!
By the way, Spooner Hatchery has taken measures to keep VHS out of its environs so the fish here are safe.
The Governor Tommy G. Thompson State Fish Hatchery is one of Wisconsin’s most modern cool-water fish hatcheries. The 1994-95 renovation and expansion of the former Spooner Fish Hatchery was the largest development project in the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources’ history at the time. It was completed on November 21, 1995.
Many people still refer to the Hatchery as the Spooner Hatchery and that’s where the Friends Group gets its acronym, FISH
You can become a member of FISH by going to our membership page. You can sign up online or download the membership form and mail it in. All of our membership levels are affordable and designed to keep individuals and families involved in the world of fish. Angling is a lifetime sport and we want to involve everyone in learning and experiencing this exceptional activity.