Facility Activities

Alchesay National Fish Hatchery provides viewing of the sub-catchable and catchable size trout prior to being stocked. Several different avian species can be seen throughout the year such as: Bald Eagle, Osprey, Great Blue Heron, and a wide variety of waterfowl.

Fishing

The Alchesay-Williams Creek National Fish Hatchery Complex is on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation in the White Mountains of east-central Arizona. Fishing access maps are available at trail heads. Trout are the prevalent species, with rainbow, brown and brook trout the most abundant....

Birding
From bald eagles to spoonbills, from condors to puffins, birds abound on national wildlife refuges. Refuges provide places for birds to nest, rest, feed and breed making them world-renown for their birding opportunities.
Photography
Whether you wield a smartphone or a zoom lens, you’ll find photo-worthy subjects at national wildlife refuges and national fish hatcheries. Wildlife photography is a priority public use on national wildlife refuges, so you’ll find wildlife drives and blinds and overlooks to help you get the images you’re after.
Picnicking
A few sites allow picnicking at designated areas.
Hiking
Take your pick of 2,100 miles of refreshing trails and boardwalks. Whether you want a short, easy walk or a challenging hike, you’re likely to find what you want. Some trails are paved and universally accessible. Some trails include displays on visual arts, local history and culture or environmental education.