- Valley City National Fish Hatchery11515 River Road Valley City, ND 58072-9619
The Valley City NFH provides several visitor opportunities for individuals interested in learning more about the Service’s role in resource conservation. The best time of year to visit the facility is in early spring where visitors are sure to see a variety of birds, mammals and best of all, the start of the hatchery fish production season. Throughout the spring, summer, and fall months, visitors have access to a nature trail/pollinator garden, a youth archery range, and a kids fishing pond stocked full of rainbow trout and bluegill. The hatchery has archery equipment and fishing poles that are available to borrow while visiting the facility.
The hatchery is open year around and admission is free. Group tours are available, but please call in advance to ensure that the hatchery can provide your group with the best experience possible. Stop by to see what your National Fish Hatchery is doing for you. We look forward to visiting with you soon!
Driving DirectionsThe facility is located thirty minutes to the east of Jamestown, ND on interstate 94. Take exit 290; turn left at the bottom of the off ramp and continue to Main Street. Turn right and Take Main Street through town (approximately three miles) to Fifth Street. Turn left and head north three miles passing under the historic train bridge and going over the Sheyenne River. Turn left after the grain elevator travel down the road several miles and make a left to enter the facility.
Visitor Center HoursMonday-Friday except Federal Holidays8:00 AM-3:30 PM