Eddies is a publication that seeks to inform its readers of the work – past, present, and future – of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Division of Fisheries and Aquatic Resource Conservation. Read about D.C. Booth National Fish Hatchery and Archives in three articles in the latest Eddies titled An American Heritage, From the Attic: Notes from D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery and Archives and Pioneers: Dewitt Clinton Booth.
D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery and Archives provides many exciting visitor opportunities, as well as gives back to the local communities. Open to the public, D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery and Archives welcomes visitors to the historic hatchery and museum for an educational closeup view of the fish production process.
With over 145,000 visitors annually, the dedicated staff and volunteer hosts at the Visitor Center and Museum bring the hatchery experience alive with educational hatchery and museum tours and exhibits. Educational programs/tours are provided for the public and school groups during business hours. The hatchery has also worked closely with the Spearfish school system to develop an on-sight curriculum for all teachers K-5th grade.
Some of the many exciting recreational, cultural, and educational opportunities are:
- Museum tours
- Underwater fish viewing
- Fish feeding
- Fish ponds
- Picnic/playground area
- Birdwatching
- Photography
- Hiking/nature trails
- Fish Culture Hall of Fame
- National Fishery Artifacts and Records Center
- Special events
- Gift shop
- Fishing in Spearfish Creek
- Replica Fish Car Exhibit
- Yellowstone Boat
Come join the hatchery staff and volunteers for year-round festivities and celebrations! D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery and Archives hosts an array of public events, including:
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