10/23/2026
Fish Hatcheries, as many of us know in the southern Appalachian region hatcheries help with trout populations. Unlike our north eastern and western coast head and tail waters our trout waters can become very lean. This is due to a multitude of factors from poaching to warmer water temps during the spring and summer months. These hatcheries do so much regarding research and stocking to help keep us trout guys and gals happy. Sure the rainbow trout is known for being a “stocked” fish and isn’t native to the area but they do play a vital role in raising awareness for the ecosystem in which they and the native brookie live. Supporting conservation efforts for trout species is a large part of the reason we started Hackle and Hare. For us it’s not just videos, photos, apparel and swinging flies, it’s about protecting the rivers and streams that we hold very dear to our hearts. The work that SCDNR, local fly shops and other organizations do is vital for that protection needed, if you have free time consider volunteering and help in the effort. See you on the River.
