Lost Valley fish hatchery visitor center in Warsaw to open July 9th

The Missouri Department of Conservation has announced they will reopen the visitor center at the Lost Valley Fish Hatchery in Warsaw on Thursday, July 9. But the center will have new hours and days of operation. MDC produces warm and cool-water fish species at the hatchery. A visitor center also offers tourists a place to stop. A kids’ fishing pond will be open for youth 15 and under. When the visitor center reopens, the new hours will be from 9 to 11:30 a.m., and from 12:30 to 4 p.m., Thursday through Saturday. The main attraction will be the large aquarium where visitors can view bass, catfish, crappie, and other fish in a natural-looking environment. Lost Valley’s exhibit room and water fountains will remain closed as a COVID-19 precaution. The restrooms will be available for public use, and you will be able to purchase hunting and fishing permits at the center. Lost Valley Fish Hatchery is located at 28232 Hatchery Way. It can be reached off U.S. 65 via Lost Valley Road. It is on the east side of U.S. 65.