2026 Coldwater Fish Culture Course

2026 Coldwater Fish Culture Course is being held at the Hagerman Fish Culture Experiment Station located at 3059F National Fish Hatchery Road, Hagerman, ID.

August 3 - August 7, 2026. 
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (early release for travel on Friday)

Cost of $500 includes educational materials (including digital copy of Fish Hatchery Management 3rd Edition), snacks & lunch daily, tour transportation, and tee shirt.

Join us for a 5-day, hands-on aquaculture training course designed for professionals and students eager to expand their expertise in coldwater fish culture. This course combines lectures, hands-on labs, and field tours to provide a comprehensive and practical learning experience.

Target Audience:

• Early-career professional (e.g., hatchery technicians, fisheries biologists)

• Advanced college students interested in aquaculture

• Mid-career professionals seeking continuing education

Participants will learn from local and national experts in aquaculture and hatchery management.

Topics Covered:

• Fish Physiology and Anatomy

• Spawning, Reproduction, and Genetics

• Larval rearing

• Feeds and Feeding

• Water Quality Management

• Disease Diagnostics and Treatment

• Fish Stress Considerations

• Biosecurity

• Waste/Effluent Management

Lodging:

Lodging is NOT included in the course fee. 

Lodging options in Hagerman include the Hagerman Valley Inn and the Billingsley Creek Lodge. A block of reserved rooms is available through 04/01/2026. Call to book your room and mention the code "Coldwater Fish Course." Participants are encouraged to book accommodations early to avoid limited availability as summer is the busy season in Hagerman.

Additional accommodations are available in Twin Falls, which is a 40-minute drive to and from the Hagerman Fish Culture Experiment Stations (HFCES) each day.

Please see Tee Shirt Specs for sizing information. Tee shirt color is Graphite Heather. 

*Please bring closed toe shoes and a water bottle