This Auburn University report on aid to the development of a fisheries program in Colombia discusses four major areas: construction of the Repelon Aquaculture Station, Research Station site selection in the Alto Magdalena, development of an aquacultural research plan, and the establishment of a fisheries training program. Substantial progress has been made on the earth work at Repelon. Construction methods, drainage systems, pond layouts, filters, drain canals, and construction of the fish hatchery building are discussed. The objective of the trip to the Alto Magdalena area was to evaluate the physical attributes of three potential sites for the construction of a fresh water aquaculture research and fingerling distribution station. Three sites were visited and observations were made on the approximate slope of land, area available for station facilities (including ponds and buildings), soil profile, water supply proximity, temperature, alkalinity, physical color, volume of flow, occurrence of large granite outcroppings, access roads, local municipality, ownership, availability of electricity and telephone, and local agriculture practiced. It is suggested that the primary importance in a developing aquaculture research program is the determination of the best species for culture. Researchers must decide whether native or exotic species will best meet the country's needs. It is also important to determine maximum yields. A short-term in-country training program should emphasize the present state of Colombian fish culture, the basic biology of fish, aquaculture principles and application, experimental design, analysis of data, water chemistry, fish nutrition and fish diseases.