Walhalla State Fish Hatchery — Attraction in Highlands

If you enjoy the outdoors, I highly recommend you take the time to stop by the Fish Hatchery. The Fish Hatchery itself is pretty cool. You can see the different stages of trout grown in the various tanks. From small fingerlings to very large trout that provide the eggs for the next generation of trout. The hatchery is cool, but this is only an appetizer to outdoor experience that hatchery grounds offer. There are a number of well maintained hiking trails, where you can see the beautiful hemlock trees that scatter the area. There are plenty of picnic tables, a large gathering shelter, and restrooms. My favorite part of the hatchery is the stream. The water is always nice and cool there are plenty of trout in the stream for those who like to fish (like me). The stream also has quite a few deeper spots that allow the kids (or you) to cool off and play...

Enjoyable experience! The Walhalla State Fish Hatchery DNR rangers are available to answer questions for kids and adults alike. Go check out the fish fries![Yes, that's a real thing at the facility!] There is an educational "mini movie" explaining the life cycle of trout and how managing this species is a plus for South Carolina's ecosystems and economy. Visitors can also tour the facility and experience a live, working view of managing trout and if you're lucky, catch a special feeding time! Visitors may wish to bring their fishing pole to try their luck in the lovely, cool mountain stream nearby.[Sorry folks! No fishing in the growing pools! No challenge in that!] There are also picnic tables[a couple anyway] for a little afternoon outing and...

I have been enjoying the fish hatchery creek since I was a Boy Scout around 12. It is a beautiful place, BUT IT NEEDS PROTECTING!!! PLEASE DON'T LEAVE TRASH, ESPECIALLY DISCARDED FISHING LINE. DO YOU NOT UNDERSTAND HOW DANGEROUS LINE IS THESE DAYS. I HAVE CUT AN PULLED LINE THAT I COULDN'T BREAK. ANYTHING CAUGHT UP IN THIS LINE WILL DIE OR LOSE A LIMB AT THE LEAST. PLEASE HELP TAKE CARE OF OUR LAND, LAKES AND...