A fish hatchery is a place for artificial breeding, egg hatching, and rearing across the early life stages of aquatic animals. The output of a hatchery is normally fry, fingerlings or juvenile fish (with the respective name depending on the life stage/age of the fish). They remain at the hatchery until they are large enough to be transferred to a fish farm or released as part of a stock enhancement program.

Hatcheries provide the seed for aquaculture and commercial fisheries. Commercial fish farms require a steady, predictable source of juvenile fish from hatcheries in order to stay in operation and provide a consistent product.

RAS Technology, Good genetics, High quality fish feed, Proper management & staff are some fish hatchery requirements.