Alaska's Hatchery Boosts Sport Fishing

0:00It's April 30th, I'm Cory with the story, and this is Anchorage News Today, your AI-powered local news. South Central Alaska's sport fishing scene is getting a massive boost from the William Jack Hernandez hatchery in Anchorage. They're prepping 4 million fish to stock 200 public lakes around the Anchorage Bowl and Matzu Valley. This spots the only sport fish hatchery in the whole area, raising King Salmon, Coho Salmon, Arctic Char and Rainbow Trout. Those fish head straight to spots anyone can reach, opening a prime angling for locals and visitors alike. Staff their love watching the full life cycle, from tiny eggs to release ready swimmers. One nursery tank alone packs 50,000 to 100,000 Rainbow Trout, and families are already buzzing about easier access to grade, catches. The operation runs smart too, recycling 93% of its water and pulling fun solely from fishing licenses and gear taxes. No wonder it's a hit for sustainable fun.

1:00Starting this Friday, free public tours kick off 7 days a week through September, so grab your crew and check out how they keep Alaska's waters.