Wyoming's oldest working fish hatchery sits at the base of the Bighorn Mountains. Opening its doors in 1909, the Story Fish Hatchery is now home to five captive brood stocks utilized by the Wyoming Game and Fish Department to provide optimal angling opportunities for the public. Located in the scenic ponderosa pine forest at the base of the Bighorn Mountains, the hatchery provides visitors with a unique opportunity to observe fish and local wildlife.

As one might guess, water is a very important factor in rearing fish and Story is fortunate to have three very different water sources. Water from South Piney Creek flows ½ mile through underground caverns and emerges at the Big Spring. This is the original and primary water source for the facility and its variable flows and water temperatures (34-52 F) closely mimic conditions seen in nature which makes it an excellent water source for rearing brood stocks. Some returning visitors may remember ponds to the south of Big Spring; these ponds were covered over and developed to enhance collection of the Little Spring water. Although not as important flow-wise as the other two sources, its lack of silt and moderate temperature (37-48 F) make it ideal for incubating eggs. Lastly, an artesian well was re-routed in 2009 for use in the new incubator room. Even though this water contains a high amount of fine silt, its steady flow is a welcome addition during peak egg incubation times.