A new life for the old Lake George Hatchery

A new life for the old Lake George Hatchery A page to collect and share history of the Lake George Fish Hatchery, run by the current owner of the property. Post your pictures and stories.

I am interested in learning about my homes history, and hearing your fond memories.

Today I met Terrence Hawkins, who worked at the hatchery from 64-68. He had lots of interesting tidbits to share about o...
09/26/2024

Today I met Terrence Hawkins, who worked at the hatchery from 64-68. He had lots of interesting tidbits to share about operations here

New door on the chicken coop today
08/30/2024

New door on the chicken coop today

More photos received today courtesy of Ellen and Gerald Robinson.
12/16/2022

More photos received today courtesy of Ellen and Gerald Robinson.

Pictures of the house and channels shared with me today by Ellen Robinson, daughter-in-law of a former hatchery employee
12/14/2022

Pictures of the house and channels shared with me today by Ellen Robinson, daughter-in-law of a former hatchery employee

Got the new door installed, which led me to paint trim, which led me to realize all the windows need to be reglazed. Suc...
09/16/2022

Got the new door installed, which led me to paint trim, which led me to realize all the windows need to be reglazed. Such is life with and old structure

Finally found new old doors the right size to replace the ones falling apart
08/23/2022

Finally found new old doors the right size to replace the ones falling apart

A new door! I love that it is similar to the original windows. Installed September 2020, forgot to add pics.
10/21/2021

A new door! I love that it is similar to the original windows. Installed September 2020, forgot to add pics.

Exciting progress today! Tomorrow the inspector comes, and the old hatchery will have power again, after who knows how l...
10/21/2021

Exciting progress today! Tomorrow the inspector comes, and the old hatchery will have power again, after who knows how long.

A new roof. Spring of 2020
10/18/2020

A new roof. Spring of 2020

A lamp featuring a photo of the hatchery in approximately 1954. Owned by Ellen Robinson, whose father in law managed the...
10/18/2020

A lamp featuring a photo of the hatchery in approximately 1954. Owned by Ellen Robinson, whose father in law managed the hatchery when the photo was taken.

10/18/2020

A note from Lee Miller (nee Annis) regarding the history of the hatchery.

The hatchery was a federal operation. A sign by the road read”Dominion Government Fish Hatchery”. It’s mission was to raise trout and release them in lakes and rivers to provide increased angling success for tourists and sports fishermen.
The idea was that small fish so planted could grow and reproduce naturally and replenish the stock.But also it seems some fish of larger size were also planted.To accomplish this the hatchery had a population of adult fish to provide the new generation each year.
This operation was popular with the public and the Hatchery was a minor tourist attraction. Individual sportsmen and tour groups came to view the operation. Babe Ruth who was an enthusiastic fisherman once came and he signed the Hatcherys guest book!The Sportsman’s Show in Boston featured Maritime sports opportunities and tanks of hatchery fish were a feature there along with athletic shows by locally famous guides . The show ran for years between the wars . My grandfather Ben Annis was one of the officials of the Nova Scotia Guides Assocition.

Photo of Lee Miller (nee Annis) daughter of the superintendent, and former resident of my home until his transfer in 194...
10/18/2020

Photo of Lee Miller (nee Annis) daughter of the superintendent, and former resident of my home until his transfer in 1948/49.

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Lake George Road, Yarmouth Municipal District
Yarmouth, NS
B5A

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