About Us
Since 1871 the National Fish Hatchery system has been at work improving recreational fishing and restoring aquatic species that are in decline, at risk, and are important to the health of our aquatic systems. Across the country the network of national fish hatcheries work with states and Tribes to conserve, restore and enhance the fish and aquatic resources of America for future generations.
Our Mission
National Fish Hatcheries apply science-based approaches to conservation challenges. We work with our partners and engage the public to conserve, restore, and enhance fish and other aquatic resources for the continuing benefit of the American people. Conservation is at the heart of what we do, and we recognize that we do this work for the American people–both the present generation who benefit today and future generations who will inherit our legacy of conserving America’s aquatic resources.
The current emphasis at Jackson National Fish Hatchery is producing native Snake River cutthroat trout for Federal water development projects in Wyoming and Idaho, and providing recreational fish to the Wind River Reservation.
Our History
Jackson National Fish Hatchery was established in 1950 as part of the Palisades Dam Act, at the time the largest reservoir in the nation. The hatchery was completed in 1957 and the first fish were stocked in 1958. The hatchery is uniquely located on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's National Elk Refuge where abundant water is available via ground springs and wells. Over the years the hatchery has raised Snake River cutthroat trout, brown trout and lake trout to release on national forest, national park and tribal reservation lands.
Other Facilities in this Complex
Jackson NFH is located on the National Elk Refuge, but is also part of a Wyoming fisheries complex with Saratoga National Fish Hatchery.
