Pendills Creek National Fish Hatchery

About Pendills Creek National Fish Hatchery

You will want to make Pendills Creek National Fish Hatchery a top destination during your trip through the scenic Hiawatha National Forest in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The hatchery is located just a stone's throw away from the breathtaking Lake Superior shoreline with ample parking at the hatchery maintained access. Pendills Creek National Fish Hatchery has produced lake trout for stocking into the Great Lakes since 1951 and continues to support restoration efforts for this species. Feel free to explore the hatchery on a self-guided tour or call ahead and bring a group to experience seasonal hatchery operations and to see what a million tiny lake trout look like in their temporary homes called raceways.

How to Get There

Pendills Creek is located 18 miles West of Brimley, Michigan on West Lakeshore Drive (I.E. Curley Lewis Highway) and approximately 20 miles Southeast of Paradise, Michigan.

Plan Your Visit to Pendills Creek National Fish Hatchery

Heading to Pendills Creek 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)