Erwin National Fish Hatchery

About Erwin National Fish Hatchery

Erwin National Fish Hatchery was established in 1894 and produces viable, disease-free, trout eggs, from three strains of rainbow trout and one Brook Trout strain. These eggs are shipped to 26 State, Federal and Tribal hatcheries in 19 states, from New Mexico to Maine. This hatchery is an essential part of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Broodstock Program and its goal to support recreational fishing across the country.

How to Get There

The Erwin NFH is located approximately 2.5 miles Northeast of Erwin , Tennessee off of Hwy 107.

Plan Your Visit to Erwin National Fish Hatchery

Heading to Erwin 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)