Wizard Falls Hatchery
Camp Sherman, Jefferson County, Oregon. Fish hatchery; All year.
Details
- Where
- 7500 Forest Service Road 14, Camp Sherman, OR 97730. Directions
- When
- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week.
- Getting there
- Turn north from Hwy. 20 at the Camp Sherman/Metolius Recreation Area sign. Either go through Camp Sherman or stay right on Forest Service Road 14 until the hatchery sign.
- Access
- Facilities: camp host, fishing, hunting, picnic area, restroom. Nearby: The hatchery is surrounded by the Deschutes National Forest. There are abundant camping, hiking and fishing opportunities in the vicinity.
- Walk-in or reserve
- Walk-in visitors welcome; group tours by advance arrangement.
- Phone
- (541) 595-6611
- Website
- myodfw.com
- Managed by
- Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife.
- Established
- 1947.
Wizard Falls Hatchery offers a park-like setting, display pond and interpretive signage. A platform for viewing fish in the settling pond is also available. Group tours are available by advance arrangement.
Notable Events
- 1947An original fish hatchery located near Camp Sherman was replaced in 1947 with the Wizard Falls Fish Hatchery. madraspioneer.com
People
- Luke Allen, runs the hatchery.