Kern River Fish Hatchery

BAKERSFIELD, CA - Fish hatcheries across the state are being hit hard by drought, some have even shut down. With the Kern River at an all-time low, finding water at the perfect temperature to plant fish in Kern County is nearly impossible, which is shutting down production at our local Kern River Fish Hatchery.
Danny Zide is the manager of the Kern River Fish Hatchery and has been working at the hatchery for 11 years. "This is the first time I have seen us dry up completely and not have fi