The Great American Hatchery Road Trip - Neosho Infographic

Neosho National Fish Hatchery was established in 1888 and is the oldest continuously operational federal fish hatchery raising fish today. Their top billing: raising rainbow trout that are released in Lake Taneycomo in Branson, Missouri. The hatchery also raises the federally endangered pallid sturgeon, Topeka shiner, and they even have Neosho muckets (a magical mussel) for the first time in their history! Speaking of mussels, we’re not trying to brag (yes, we are) but Neosho is rocking two awesome mussel experts and just had a boost in production this year, raising three different species of mussels!

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Gwen Bausmith

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Fish and Aquatic Conservation

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Sep 6, 2022

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Neosho National Fish Hatchery

Established in 1888, Neosho National Fish Hatchery is the oldest continuously operational federal fish hatchery raising fish today. We raise rainbow trout for release in Lake Taneycomo, and also produce endangered species to achieve recovery goals.

National Fish Hatchery

Neosho,MO

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Juvenile Northern Pike in aquarium at Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery, South Dakota

Fish and Aquatic Conservation

The Fish and Aquatic Conservation program leads aquatic conservation efforts for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. We are committed to tackling the nation’s highest priority aquatic conservation and recreational challenges to conserve, restore, and enhance fisheries for future generations.

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National Fish Hatchery System

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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Fish hatcheries

Fisheries

Fishing

Freshwater fish