November 5, 2025: St Paul Fish Hatchery

MN Legislators Tour St. Paul Fish Hatchery
Committee Sees First-Hand Why Facility Needs Replacement

Members of the Minnesota Senate Capital Investment Committee recently toured the dilapidated St. Paul Fish Hatchery. The stop was part of a tour of metro area bonding projects ahead of the next legislative session.

Hosted by DNR staff, the tour reinforced what MN-FISH has long been communicating: this facility is operating far beyond its intended lifespan. Built over 120 years ago, it relies on outdated infrastructure, non-ADA-compliant access, temporary fixes and mechanical systems teetering on obsolescence.
These conditions restrict the potential of the hatchery, particularly for school group tours, educational outreach, and world-class research opportunities. MN-FISH has consistently been advocating the DNR to think-big about the potential a new metro hatchery could have.

Next week the Minnesota House Capital Investment Committee will tour the facility. MN-FISH will be there to share our vision for a state-of-the-art hatchery that meets the future needs for the “State of Fishing.”

Photo Caption:
Members of the MN Senate Capital Investment Committee recently toured the aging St. Paul Fish hatchery with DNR officials to evaluate need for facility replacement. From left to right: Samantha Minkler (DNR), Sen. Karin Housley (R), Sen. Sandra Pappas (D), DNR Hatchery Manager Genevieve Furtner. Sen. Jordan Rasmusson (R), Sen. Scott Dibble (D) and Sen. Ann Johnson-Stewart (D).

MN-FISH’s World’s Greatest Ice Fishing Auction
Runs November 26 - December 7.

The wait is over…MN-FISH’s annual World’s Greatest Ice Fishing online auction begins November 26. Top item up for bid is a new Ice Castle fish house and there will be dozens of other great items available including fishing trips, vacation stays, clothing, ice fishing gear and much more.

Stay tuned -- we’ll share more information and a link to the auction site in a couple weeks.

Chore Warrior Issues $25,000 Challenge Grant
Your MN-FISH Donation Can be Doubled!

MN-FISH benefactor Chore Warrior, maker of easy-to-use, quality electric-powered wheelbarrows, utility carts and airplane tugs, has issued MN-FISH a $25,000 Challenge Grant. Now-through the end of the year, Chore Warrior will DOUBLE all cash donations to MN-FISH up to a total of $25,000.

Donating to MN-FISH is easy:

• Online: Click here MN-FISH Donate and donate using Pay Pal or Credit Card
• By check---Mail MN-FISH Donation, PO Box 7, Osseo, MN 55369-9906

MN-FISH is committed to enhancing fishing opportunities and ensuring the sustainability of Minnesota’s fisheries. We focus on clean water, healthy fish populations, improving fish habitats, creating accessible fishing and listening to interested anglers. Your financial support of MN-FISH is critical to allow us to focus on mission work. Please give generously knowing Chore Warrior is doubling all gifts!