Green Lake National Fish Hatchery

About Green Lake National Fish Hatchery

Green Lake National Fish Hatchery is located between Green Lake and Graham Lake. The hatchery raises one of the nation's most significantly depleted fish species, the Atlantic salmon. This hatchery raises up salmon to smolts for stocking in New Hampshire and Maine rivers. We are open every day from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., except for major holidays. We offer a self-guided tour at any time, and with advance notice, we can offer a guided tour for large groups. Please call (207) 667-9531 to schedule a tour. Tours typically run 45 minutes. The hatchery occasionally closes due to weather. We advise you call ahead if you are planning to visit from afar or are bringing a large group of people.

How to Get There

The hatchery is located on Route 80, approximately 6 miles north of Ellsworth, ME.

Plan Your Visit to Green Lake National Fish Hatchery

Heading to Green Lake National Fish Hatchery? 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)