Due to the cold water temperatures in the area, the hatchery is better suited for trout egg production, rather than raising and growing fish. So in 2014, some updates were made to focus the hatchery on egg production. But a decade later, additional updates were needed, due to failing equipment and other outdated facilities.

"Because parts of the hatchery were more than 50 years old, we needed an updated facility with new equipment to help streamline the process of egg production at this specialty hatchery," DWR Mantua Fish Hatchery Manager Jared Smith said. "The Mantua Fish Hatchery produces roughly 6 MILLION trout eggs a year, roughly 30% of the total trout stocked in Utah. So in 2022, we began construction on a new building to increase efficiency of the hatchery."

“Making memories, one egg at at time!”

-Jared Smith Fish Hatchery Manager

Mantua Fish Hatchery has been under new construction!

No drops in’s please. Our team is busy with egg production. Mark your calendar for your Open House.

Saturday July 19, 2025 from 1-3pm

Attend a tour and feed the fish at our new facility.