Monday June 23, 2025
Folsom Times —
The Nimbus Fish Hatchery, a longtime regional hub for fish conservation and education along the American River, will close its visitor center, fish ponds and parking lot beginning July 1 due to budget constraints, officials announced Friday.
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife, which operates the hatchery, shared the news in a statement posted to social media. The closure, they said, is due to “reductions in funding” and will remain in effect until further notice.
“We are working to reopen these facilities as soon as possible and regret the inconvenience,” the statement read.
Built in 1955 and located below Nimbus Dam in Gold River, the hatchery plays a vital role in sustaining salmon and steelhead populations. It was originally constructed to offset habitat losses caused by the development of the Folsom-Nimbus water project, which severely limited access to upstream spawning areas for anadromous fish.