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Picture of an old, white rectangular hatchery building. In front of the building are six round ponds and eight rectangular ponds used for rearing fish.

Stepping Back in Time

Apr 12, 2024

Staff from the NC Wildlife Resources Commission placing trout eggs into a pressurization chamber.

A High Pressure Partnership

Jan 8, 2024

Rainbow trout eggs in hatching jars at Norfork National Fish Hatchery

1.6 Million Eggs Arrive at Norfork National Fish Hatchery

Nov 29, 2023

Staff from the NC Wildlife Resources Commission placing trout eggs into a pressurization chamber.

Nov 9, 2023

Small bat with long ears held by two hands wearing blue gloves

Endangered Species Act

Oct 30, 2023

A group of people standing and sitting on the floor while listening to a presentation.

For Parents and Educators

A Shout Out to Hatchery Outreach

Sep 26, 2023

Park Service and Forest Service staff taking fin clippings from brook trout.

Restoring Southern Appalachian Brook Trout

Sep 25, 2023

USFWS canopy tent set up at Erwin National Fish Hatchery. The tent has a display showing the lifecycle of rainbow trout, and tables showing various outreach materials such as stuffed animals and coloring sheets.

A Night at the Hatchery

Sep 18, 2023

First Friends Group Meeting at Erwin National Fish Hatchery

New group "Friends of Erwin National Fish Hatchery" is established

Aug 3, 2023

Staff and volunteers spawning rainbow trout at Erwin National Fish Hatchery.

Spawning begins at Erwin National Fish Hatchery

Aug 1, 2023

A sign at the entrance of Erwin National Fish Hatchery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Aug 1, 2023

Conservation Partner of the Year

Conservation Partner of the Year

Oct 18, 2022

Recreation

Hatchery Road Trip - Erwin!

Jul 11, 2022

USFWS employee holding a Rainbow trout between two seated elderly women

Recreation

Lake Bridge Fishing Derby

May 13, 2022

Honeybees storing honey and pollen on an apiary frame

Land Management

Buzzing Broodstock Station

Apr 19, 2022

Round Hickorynut mussels

Endangered Species Act

The Hustle for Mussels

Apr 19, 2022

Rainbow trout eggs prepared for shipment

Wildlife Management

National Fish Hatchery Completes Record-Breaking Spawning Season

Apr 18, 2022

Rainbow trout eggs prepared for shipment

Science and Technology

Erwin National Fish Hatchery breaks spawning records

Apr 15, 2022

Water trickling down mountain stream

Land Management

Adding Acres for Anglers

Apr 14, 2022

Erwin NFH employee loading fish into distribution truck tanks

Our Partners

Tribal Partnership

Apr 14, 2022

Recreation

Expert Tips to Hook the Perfect Fish

Aug 18, 2021

Picture of an old, white rectangular hatchery building. In front of the building are six round ponds and eight rectangular ponds used for rearing fish.

Stepping Back in Time

Apr 12, 2024

Staff from the NC Wildlife Resources Commission placing trout eggs into a pressurization chamber.

A High Pressure Partnership

Jan 8, 2024

Rainbow trout eggs in hatching jars at Norfork National Fish Hatchery

1.6 Million Eggs Arrive at Norfork National Fish Hatchery

Nov 29, 2023

Staff from the NC Wildlife Resources Commission placing trout eggs into a pressurization chamber.

Nov 9, 2023

Small bat with long ears held by two hands wearing blue gloves

Endangered Species Act

Oct 30, 2023

A group of people standing and sitting on the floor while listening to a presentation.

For Parents and Educators

A Shout Out to Hatchery Outreach

Sep 26, 2023

Park Service and Forest Service staff taking fin clippings from brook trout.

Restoring Southern Appalachian Brook Trout

Sep 25, 2023

USFWS canopy tent set up at Erwin National Fish Hatchery. The tent has a display showing the lifecycle of rainbow trout, and tables showing various outreach materials such as stuffed animals and coloring sheets.

A Night at the Hatchery

Sep 18, 2023

First Friends Group Meeting at Erwin National Fish Hatchery

New group "Friends of Erwin National Fish Hatchery" is established

Aug 3, 2023

Staff and volunteers spawning rainbow trout at Erwin National Fish Hatchery.

Spawning begins at Erwin National Fish Hatchery

Aug 1, 2023

A sign at the entrance of Erwin National Fish Hatchery.

Frequently Asked Questions

Aug 1, 2023

Conservation Partner of the Year

Conservation Partner of the Year

Oct 18, 2022

Recreation

Hatchery Road Trip - Erwin!

Jul 11, 2022

USFWS employee holding a Rainbow trout between two seated elderly women

Recreation

Lake Bridge Fishing Derby

May 13, 2022

Honeybees storing honey and pollen on an apiary frame

Land Management

Buzzing Broodstock Station

Apr 19, 2022

Round Hickorynut mussels

Endangered Species Act

The Hustle for Mussels

Apr 19, 2022

Rainbow trout eggs prepared for shipment

Wildlife Management

National Fish Hatchery Completes Record-Breaking Spawning Season

Apr 18, 2022

Rainbow trout eggs prepared for shipment

Science and Technology

Erwin National Fish Hatchery breaks spawning records

Apr 15, 2022

Water trickling down mountain stream

Land Management

Adding Acres for Anglers

Apr 14, 2022

Erwin NFH employee loading fish into distribution truck tanks

Our Partners

Tribal Partnership

Apr 14, 2022

Recreation

Expert Tips to Hook the Perfect Fish

Aug 18, 2021

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