Finfish Farming & Fish Hatcheries
Official definition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in (1) farm raising finfish (e.g., catfish, trout, goldfish, tropical fish, minnows) and/or (2) hatching fish of any kind.
Source: US Census Bureau, 2017 NAICS Definitions. Public domain.
Which code does this activity belong in?
Finfish Farming and Fish Hatcheries covers establishments that raise finfish species such as catfish, trout, and tropical fish, or that hatch fish of any kind in controlled environments. The boundary with Shellfish Farming lies in the type of aquatic animal: this code encompasses finfish only, while Shellfish Farming covers crayfish, shrimp, oysters, clams, and mollusks. Other Aquaculture captures farm raising of aquatic animals that are neither finfish nor shellfish, including alligators, frogs, and turtles, as well as aquatic plant production.