Greers Ferry
Heber Springs, AR 72543-9451
Plan Your Visit
An estimated 50,000 people visit Greers Ferry National Fish Hatchery annually for the opportunity to see a close-up view of the fish production process. The public is invited to take a self-guided tour of the outdoor raceways viewing fish of many sizes. Our facility is open to the public from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. for self-guided tours of the outdoor raceway area.
Additional activities in the local area:
- Camping at the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers JFK or Dam Site campgrounds.
- Fishing on the Little Red River and Greers Ferry Lake.
- Boating and swimming on Greers Ferry Lake.
- Hiking the Sugarloaf Mountain trails, Heber Springs, AR.
Trails
While the hatchery does not have hiking trails on its grounds, several popular trails are located nearby and are easy to access, including those in and around Heber Springs.
Driving directions: Coming from Heber Springs, cross the Greers Ferry Dam, turn right on Hatchery Road. Continue about one mile. The main entrance is on the left just prior to entering the JFK campground.
Coming from Tumbling Shoals, turn left on Hatchery Road just prior to crossing Greers Ferry Dam. Continue about one mile. The main entrance is on the left just prior to entering the JFK campground.
Activities
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Get Involved
Whether you want to further conservation, learn more about nature or share your love of the outdoors, you’ve come to the right place. National fish hatcheries provide many opportunities for you to help your community and fish and wildlife by doing what you love.
Services
Greers Ferry National Fish Hatchery is a dedicated coldwater fish hatchery focused on producing trout to enhance recreational fishing opportunities. These angling experiences not only foster a connection with nature but also generate a positive economic impact for local communities. By providing accessible fishing options, we encourage people to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. So, the next time you cast your line, you might just reel in a trout that was raised right here at our hatchery! The hatchery produces around 700,000 trout annually to stock, primarily in partnership with the Arkansas and Oklahoma state game and fish agencies.
About
Greers Ferry National Fish Hatchery, established in 1965 in the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas, produces rainbow and brook trout to restore and manage aquatic natural resources. As the nation’s primary steward of fish and wildlife resources, the facility works with partners and the public to conserve, restore, and enhance fish and other aquatic resources for the continuing benefit of the American people. In addition to enhancing recreational fishing, the hatchery provides significant economic value to local economies by stocking trout into cold tailwaters below federally operated dams.