Erwin National Fish Hatchery

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Erwin National Fish Hatchery We produce trout eggs to ship nationwide to other hatcheries to support recreational fishing!

Erwin National Fish Hatchery has been producing trout since 1897. During the early days of the hatchery fish were transp...
09/03/2026

Erwin National Fish Hatchery has been producing trout since 1897. During the early days of the hatchery fish were transported using train cars rather than stocking trucks, like this one stopped in front of Buffalo Mountain here in Erwin.

Erwin National Fish Hatchery ships approximately 20 million trout eggs every year across the United States. The eggs are...
09/01/2026

Erwin National Fish Hatchery ships approximately 20 million trout eggs every year across the United States. The eggs are shipped to over 20 states, including nearby hatcheries in Tennessee or to hatcheries as far away as New Mexico or Massachusetts.

Erwin National Fish Hatchery stocked retired brood rainbow trout in the Watauga River and Wilbur Lake last week, includi...
08/25/2026

Erwin National Fish Hatchery stocked retired brood rainbow trout in the Watauga River and Wilbur Lake last week, including several fish weighing over three pounds! Good luck to all of our anglers in the area!

Bats are an essential part of our ecosystems, helping to control pests like mosquitos, pollinate flowers, and disperse s...
08/13/2026

Bats are an essential part of our ecosystems, helping to control pests like mosquitos, pollinate flowers, and disperse seeds throughout the forest. Several species of bats call Erwin National Fish Hatchery home, including the Big brown bat, eastern red bat, hoary bat, silver haired bat, gray bat, little brown bat, northern long eared bat, Indiana bat, evening bat, and tri-colored bat! Staff at Erwin National Fish Hatchery are working to improve bat habitat at the hatchery by providing artificial roosts for the bats.

Erwin National Fish Hatchery partners with the University of Tennessee Tree Improvement Program to serve as a seed sourc...
08/11/2026

Erwin National Fish Hatchery partners with the University of Tennessee Tree Improvement Program to serve as a seed source for the native American Plum. This partnership will provide high-quality, locally adapted seeds and seedlings to support restoration efforts in the surrounding area, and help to restore the American Plum in east Tennessee.

Visitors at Erwin National Fish Hatchery can view several different species of wildlife, including white-tailed deer, ra...
08/06/2026

Visitors at Erwin National Fish Hatchery can view several different species of wildlife, including white-tailed deer, rabbits, groundhogs, and even the occasional bear! Please remember to maintain a safe distance between you and any wildlife you encounter while visiting the hatchery.

Rainbow Trout spawning is ramping up at Erwin National Fish Hatchery! Hatchery visitors can observe the process on Tuesd...
08/04/2026

Rainbow Trout spawning is ramping up at Erwin National Fish Hatchery! Hatchery visitors can observe the process on Tuesday mornings!

07/30/2026

Did you know that Erwin National Fish Hatchery offers a Junior Ranger program? Parents may request a Junior Ranger booklet from any hatchery staff member for their child. Bring the completed activity book back to the hatchery to earn a Junior Ranger Badge!

Have you ever seen a freshwater mussel? These creatures live in many rivers and streams here in east Tennessee, includin...
07/28/2026

Have you ever seen a freshwater mussel? These creatures live in many rivers and streams here in east Tennessee, including the Nolichucky. Some mussel species, such as the Pocketbook, will display a lure to attract fish. When the fish bites the lure the mussels will releases larvae onto the fishes gills, where they remain until they metamorphosize into juveniles and drop off into the substrate.

Address

520 Federal Hatchery Road
Erwin, TN
37650

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 3:30pm
Thursday 7am - 3:30pm
Friday 7am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+14237434712

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