Syracuse.com - DEC's Salmon River Hatchery hosting 18th annual open house on Sept. 28

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It's being held on National Hunting and Fishing Day. In addition to a tour of the facility,k the hatchery is offering all sorts of family-oriented activities.

The state Department of Environmental Conservation's Salmon River hatchery in Altmar, Oswego will be hosting its 18th annual open house on Sept. 28. The event is being held in conjunction with National Hunting and Fishing Day.

From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., families can enjoy a full day of children's activities, fishing seminars and outdoor programs.

Some of these activities include:

• Access working parts of the hatchery with a personal tour

• Watch migrating salmon in the fish ladder through the underwater camera Learn about rare and endangered fish

• Enjoy fun games for children, such as the popular "Backyard Bass" and "Hook and Ladders" fishing games

• Learn how to cast a fishing rod, tie flies, and fly cast and fly fish along the beautiful scenery of the Salmon River Corridor.

Guests can also visit the near the nearby Salmon River Falls, a DEC Unique Area located four miles from the hatchery.

The 110-foot waterfall offers trails and viewing areas with spectacular scenery.

View the full article on The Syracuse Outdoors Blog