Crayfish 101: How They Impact Smallmouth

We’re not your average government agency… We raise one of the hardest fish to hatch in captivity: Smallmouth bass. Smallmouth bass are notoriously difficult to raise. They require just the right water quality, nesting habitat, and spawning conditions, and few states have managed to do it successfully. Until now. Thanks to major renovations at the Front Royal Fish Hatchery, our staff is changing the game. This facility was redesigned specifically to meet the needs of smallmouth bass and things ar