The Great American Hatchery Road Trip - Erwin Infographic

There’s nothing like cruising down the interstate, a fresh summer breeze blowing through the windows, the stereo blasting, and the anticipation of adventures ahead! The hardest part? Picking a destination! Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. The National Fish Hatchery System has been improving recreational fishing and restoring aquatic species since 1872, so what better way to explore these cool sites than by starting with ones over 100 years old! Fish hatcheries have something for everyone in your group, so buckle those seatbelts and let’s hit the road!

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Education
Facility
Water and fish being expelled from a large, orange hose from a white distribution truck into a green body of water.
Come explore Erwin National Fish Hatchery, producer of 20 million trout eggs annually for federal, state, tribal, universities, and research centers! In addition to feeding the fish, visitors can hike the nature trail, picnic, observe spawning processes, pollinator gardens, wildlife, and more! This...
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A man is fishing in a boat with three young girls. The kids are excitedly pulling a fish out of the water.
The Fish and Aquatic Conservation programs work together to deliver resilient habitats, healthy fish, connected people, and strong partnerships. From habitat restoration to aquatic invasive species prevention, captive breeding to population assessment and monitoring, our programs are driven by the...
Orange fish eggs on a white background.
The National Fish Hatchery System raises millions of fish and aquatic wildlife to improve sustainable recreational fishing, support fisheries that have been impacted by a federal dam, recover federally listed threatened or endangered species, fulfill our Tribal Trust responsibilities, and prevent...
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Fisheries
Fishing
Fish hatcheries
Education outreach
Outreach