The Durango Fish Hatchery in Durango will be temporarily closed to the public from May 26-29, 2026, due to demolition of the old wildlife office on the property.

Construction crews will demolish the old building at 151 E 16th Street off North Main Ave. The demolition is part of preparations for a new Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Southwest Region and Durango area wildlife office set to begin later this year.

For safety reasons, the hatchery gates will be closed during the demolition phase. The hatchery will reopen on May 30 during normal visitation hours.

“We love welcoming all of our visitors who come to see and feed the fish,” said Assistant Hatchery Manager Ryan Votta. “We appreciate the public’s understanding as we try to keep the area safe while construction crews work to get this project done.”

The Huck Finn fishing pond area east of the hatchery along the Animas River will remain open for fishing during the construction phase. Visitors are encouraged to park along East Park Ave. to access the pond.

The public will be notified of any future impacts to hatchery visitation hours or closures, and signage will be posted.

For more information, visit engagecpw.org/new-sw-region-durango-service-center.