 The
Silver Creek Hatchery near Show Low is the primary
facility for growing
and then stocking Apache trout, which are one of
the state’s two native trout species (the
other is the endangered Gila trout). The only place
Apache trout can be caught in the country is the
White Mountains of Arizona.
Silver Creek
is one of the department’s
smallest hatcheries. It produces around 90,000
catchable sized Apache trout each year.
Silver Creek Hatchery is located east of Show
Low about 5 miles on Highway 60. Turn north off
60 onto Bourdon Ranch Road for five miles to
Hatchery Way Road. Turn east on Hatchery Way
Road for 1 mile to the facility.
Visitation Hours: 8 am to 4 pm 7 days a week
except for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Special
Features: The facility
includes an 840-acre wildlife area that is open
to the public for
fishing and hunting. This is a popular destination
and has opportunity for bird viewing. There
is a worn trail along the stream for those who
would
like an easy walk. When wet, this area is extremely
muddy.
Species
Cultured: Apache trout.
Areas Stocked: Selected stream
and lakes in the White Mountains, including Silver
Creek,
the
East Fork of the Black River, West Fork
of the Black River and Sheeps Crossing on the
Little
Colorado River.
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