Berkshire National Fish Hatchery

About Berkshire National Fish Hatchery

The Berkshire National Fish Hatchery raises lake trout for restoring this valuable recreational fishery in Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. The hatchery also raises native brook trout for public youth fishing events, and educational and outreach programs, and for stocking local rivers in Massachusetts for fishing. Open 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except major holidays. A visit to a National Fish Hatchery and provided activities are free to visitors unless noted otherwise.

How to Get There

The Berkshire Trout Hatchery is located on Hatchery Road in the village of Hartsville, New Marlboro, approximately 6 miles east of Great Barrington, Massachusetts. The hatchery is open to the public daily.

Plan Your Visit to Berkshire National Fish Hatchery

Heading to Berkshire 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)