North Central Regional Aquaculture Center

Trout Culture in the North Central Region

Trout have been raised in the United States for about 150 years.  United States trout farming began in the North Central Region (NCR) with the establishment of Ackley's Farm near Cleveland, Ohio.  The farm owners developed ways to spawn brook trout and incubate the eggs in glass jars. 

Today, trout are still raised in the NCR in state, federal and private fish farms to stock lakes, ponds and streams.  The information in this fact sheet,  Trout Culture in the North Central Region is intended to provide an overview of basic trout culture practices used in the region.