[header] How to start a fish hatchery [title] Determine the purpose of your hatchery. [step] There are all sorts of different types of hatcheries that raise different types of fish for different purposes. In order to move forward on your intention to start a hatchery, there are some determinations you need to know up front. 
Most simply, know what type of fish you will raise-and why-in order to start setting up your hatchery or writing a business plan. In particular, consider the following, and have concrete answers to each before moving forward.