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  • Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery
    (605) 665-3352
    31227 436th Avenue Yankton, SD 57078-6364

  • Our facility features:

    • A free public aquarium 
    • Outdoor space open to foot or bike traffic
    • The main hatchery building 
    • A set of auxiliary buildings (accessible only on a tour)
    Driving Directions

    We are located just east of Gavins Point Dam on Hwy 52. 

    Visitors can park at our aquarium and walk the paved trail to the hatchery or drive farther down to the hatchery and park there. 

    Aquarium Hours hours
    April (Mon-Fri)
    10:00 -3:00
    May 1 to Labor Day: 7 days per week
    10:00 - 5:00
    Labor Day to September 30 (Mon-Fri)
    10:00 -3:00
    October 1 thru March 31
    CLOSED
    Hatchery Building
    Monday-Friday.
    7:00 - 3:00
    Saturday/Sunday, Memorial Day weekend thru Labor Day weekend
    7:00 - 3:00
    Outdoor Facilities
    Open 7 days per week, year round.
    Sunrise to Sunset