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Historic Kern River Hatchery Set to Reopen in 2027 After $7 Million Investment

Nearly century-old facility to resume critical conservation mission and boost local tourism

Posted 9/24/25

The historic Kern River Hatchery will reopen in 2027, reviving a conservation facility that has been central to local fishing culture for nearly a century. The California Department of Fish and …

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