Alchesay-Williams Creek National Fish Hatchery Complex

About Alchesay-Williams Creek National Fish Hatchery Complex

This is a two-station hatchery complex consisting of the Alchesay and the Williams Creek National Fish Hatcheries. They are located on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation in east central Arizona. The complex is known for its leading role in the recovery of the threatened Apache trout. It also raises rainbow, brown, and brook trout for stocking primarily on Indian lands in Arizona and western New Mexico.

How to Get There

The Alchesay Unit is located 9 miles north of Whiteriver, Arizona. The Williams Creek Unit is located 4.1 miles south of Hondah, Arizona, then 9 miles east off Highway 73.

Plan Your Visit to Alchesay-Williams Creek National Fish Hatchery Complex

Heading to Alchesay-Williams Creek National Fish Hatchery Complex? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)