The University of Idaho’s Aquaculture Research Institute (ARI) is excited to announce the 2026 Coldwater Fish Culture Course, a 5-day, intensive hands-on training program designed to elevate your expertise in the field. Hosted at the Hagerman Fish Culture Experiment Station, this course blends expert-led lectures with practical labs and field tours for a truly comprehensive learning experience.
Program Details
- Dates: August 3, 2026 – August 7, 2026.
- Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Friday concludes early around 3:00 PM).
- Location: Hagerman, ID.
- Cost: $500, which includes all educational materials (including a digital copy of Fish Hatchery Management 3rd Edition), daily lunch and snacks, tour transportation, and a commemorative tee shirt.
What You Will Learn
Participants will receive instruction from local and national experts on a wide array of critical topics, including:
- Fish Physiology & Anatomy and Larval Rearing.
- Spawning, Reproduction, and Genetics.
- Water Quality and Waste/Effluent Management.
- Disease Diagnostics, Biosecurity, and Fish Stress Considerations.
This course is specifically tailored for early-career hatchery technicians and fisheries biologists, advanced college students, and mid-career professionals seeking continuing education. Upon completion, attendees will receive a University of Idaho Certificate of Completion.
Online registration opens February 11, 2026. With space limited to only 30 participants, early registration is highly encouraged.
For questions, please contact Jacob Bledsoe, UI Aquaculture Extension Specialist, at bledsoe@uidaho.edu.