About Powder Mill Fish Hatchery
Our History
In 1852, Daniel Rand and Mortimer Wadhams opened a blasting powder
company. The company was successful and continued as a local
operation under the management of the founders’ sons until 1910, at
which time it was relocated to Uniontown, Pennsylvania. The 290 acre
property was acquired by the Monroe County Parks Commission in 1929
and became what is now known as Powder Mill Park.
Operations
The primary goal of the Hatchery is to provide a quality angling experience for area fisherman by ensuring an ample population of native species of fish. Day-to-day management is under the direction and supervision of full-time staff members.
Hours and Directions
Hours
The Hatchery is open year-round. Hours of operation are the same as
those for the park in general: 7 a.m. until 11 p.m. There is no charge
for admission or parking.
Directions
The Hatchery is located inside Powder Mill Park, on Park Rd.
Visitors can reach Park Rd. from Route 96, south of Bushnell’s Basin
near Interstate 490, or from Railroad Mills Rd. A park map is
available online at
www.monroecounty.gov/parks-powdermill.php.