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Tours

Updated May 12, 2026

Self-guided tours

Erwin National Fish Hatchery is open Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for self-guided tours. Visitors are welcome to tour the Visitor Center, explore the raceways while feeding fish, hike the nature trail, and enjoy the various picnic tables/shelters. 

Group tours

Call the hatchery at 423-743-4712 to schedule a group tour. 

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