Fisheries management, Habitat management, Species status assessment

Brook trout are a colorful salmonid, native to New Hampshire streams. Every year, several hundred brook trout are raised at our hatchery for donation to local fishing derbies, outreach, and educational events. Stocked brook trout average 1-2 pounds in weight.

Facilities

Brook trout fry waiting to be measured
Nashua National Fish Hatchery
The Nashua National Fish Hatchery is one of the oldest national fish hatcheries still operating today, established in 1898. Programs at the hatchery support Atlantic salmon, landlocked salmon, American shad and other aquatic species restoration efforts in many New England waterbodies.
National Fish Hatchery
Nashua,NH

Programs

Juvenile Northern Pike in aquarium at Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery, South Dakota
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.
Program
Falls Church,VA

Species