What We Do
The next time you go fishing, you might just catch a fish that was raised at Uvalde National Fish Hatchery. Since 1871, National Fish Hatcheries have been responding to conservation challenges affecting America’s fish and other aquatic species. Producing fish continues to be an irreplaceable tool in managing or restoring fisheries along with habitat conservation. In doing so, we help provide recreation opportunities to America’s 34 million anglers who spend $36 billion annually in pursuit of their favored pastime.
Uvalde National Fish Hatchery produces channel catfish for on-site and off-site fishing events open to the public.
Our Services
The primary focus of Uvalde National Fish Hatchery is to maintain populations of endangered species of fish, insects, amphibians, and plants as a safeguard against extinction.
Our Projects and Research
National Fish Hatcheries raise fish and other aquatic species – like crayfish and mussels - to help restore and sustain important fish and other aquatic species for the benefit of the American people. Freshwater mussels play very important roles in our rivers and lakes filtering the water and creating habitat for fish and aquatic insects fish like to eat. With declining fish populations and declining freshwater mussel populations becoming prevalent across the world, fish hatchery operations are important than ever.
Uvalde National Fish Hatchery is part of a concerted effort with the Edwards Aquifer Authority and San Marcos Aquatic Resource Center to maintain refugia populations of Edwards Aquifer species as a safe guard against extinction.