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Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery

Craig Brook National Fish Hatchery was established in 1889 to raise and stock juvenile Atlantic salmon for Maine waters. Craig Brook currently supports two Atlantic salmon programs.

     

Atlantic Salmon Programs

Daily Salmon Counts

Craig Brook NFH Contact

Frequently Asked
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Craig Brook is located on 135 acres in East Orland, Maine.

There are numerous visitor opportunities at Craig Brook including:

  • Boat launch and picnic area on Alamoosook Lake
  • Boat launch and picnic area on Craig Pond
  • Nature trail with interpretive signs
  • Outdoor Atlantic salmon display pool
  • Indoor Visitor Center with watershed, stewardship and historical themed displays
  • Library and Archives (Access by request only)
  • Public restrooms
  • Atlantic Salmon Flyfishing Museum, operated by the Friends of Craig Brook
  • Conference room and meeting facilities

     

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