Over one hundred years later, we are still rearing landlocked Atlantic salmon - for anglers to the Lake Champlain basin. We also are rearing lake trout for the recreational fishery in the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain. And we are raising brook trout for Vermont’s anglers.
Visit Us
Our hatchery is open to visitors to enjoy the grounds, and view some of our fish. Visitors are welcome anytime from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 365 days a year. Take a nice drive to the Green Mountains of Vermont and see thousands of fish, feed the large salmon in our display pool, and enjoy learning! You can also take a virtual tour (NEW LINK NEEDED) to learn about the Dwight D. Eisenhower National Fish Hatchery.
If you are planning on visiting us, check out the weather forecast for our area.
We can provide, through your educational institution, formalized work-training credit for high school and college students enrolled in the biological sciences or natural resources programs. Learn about youth employment and internships with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. (NEW LINK NEEDED)
The hatchery also participates in the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department's (VTFWD) "Trout in the Classroom" program. Visit the VTFWD website for information on how you can bring trout into your classroom.
And we assist the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in hosting an annual "Science at the Hatchery" day. For information on future Science at the Hatchery events, please contact Nanci McGuire at nanci.mcguire@vt.nacdnet.net or (802) 775-8034 (extension 4).
Location and Contact Information
Tours
We love having visitors! Youth groups, school and homeschool groups are encouraged to visit the hatchery for a guided tour. To schedule a field trip, please contact the hatchery at (802) 483-6618.
Our Organization
Our Species
Our hatchery raises landlocked salmon, as well as both lake and brook trout. Click here to learn more about these species!