One Of World's Largest Trout Hatcheries Opens In Bonney Lake

From Hendrix Genetics and Troutlodge: Congressman Dave Reichert cut the ribbon dedicating the completion and use of Troutlodge’s newly remodeled trout egg incubation facility in Bonney Lake, Washington.

Keith Drynan (General Manager), remarked that “Troutlodge’s newly remodeled facility can hold and incubate as many as 100 Million trout eggs at any one time. Our new incubation hatchery is very likely the largest privately owned trout egg incubation facility in the world. Troutlodge can now incubate eggs at several different temperatures to facilitate customer requirements, as well as sterilizing and reusing the incubation water several times. Combined with the genetic support from our parent company, Hendrix Genetics, Troutlodge supplies all round quality, disease-free Rainbow trout eggs selected for high survival and growth for our customers in 50 countries around the world.”

Congressman Reichert noted, “The new Troutlodge incubation facility is of critical importance to retaining jobs in the 8th Congressional District. Troutlodge prides itself on being the largest and leading supplier of live trout eggs. Each year their 60 employees work hard to produce about 500 million trout eggs, of which the vast majority are exported. This is a great example of how exports help drive business and support jobs. It is also one of the reasons I am a committed advocate for trade and will continue fighting to open new markets for American businesses and workers.”

Also attending the event were Washington State Representative Morgan Irwin and Senator Phil Fortunato both of Washington’s 31st Legislative District, both of whom expressed their congratulations and wishes for success to Troutlodge and its many employees.

Image via Hendrix Genetics and Troutlodge