The Long Way
Teton County
An elevated wide-angle view of a fish hatchery facility situated in a wide valley with snow-capped mountains in the background.
Plate I. Jackson National Fish Hatchery grounds. From fws.gov
A close-up view of fish eggs and newly hatched fry on a metal mesh tray.
Plate II. Fish eggs hatching, Jackson National Fish Hatchery. From fws.gov
Fish being released from a pipe into a body of water.
Plate III. Fish stocking, Jackson National Fish Hatchery. From fws.gov
A person holding a large trout over a water enclosure.
Plate IV. Biologist holding trout, Jackson National Fish Hatchery. From fws.gov
A vibrant sunset over a snowy mountain range with a wooden fence and pond in the foreground.
Plate V. Fishing pond at Jackson National Fish Hatchery. From fws.gov

Jackson National Fish Hatchery

Jackson, Teton County, Wyoming. National fish hatchery.

Details

Map. Jackson, Teton County, Wyoming. Larger map
Where
1500 Fish Hatchery RoadJackson, WY83001-9805, Jackson, WY 83001. Directions
When
Volunteer-guided tours each summer; self-guided tours year-round.
Getting there
3.5 miles north of Jackson on Highway 89.
Fees
Tours are free.
Hours
Visiting Hours Daily, Year-round 8am - 4pm Fishing Pond Daily, Year-round 8am - 4pm.
Access
Non-resident children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult with a license; one fish limit per license; Wyoming fishing regulations apply; licenses not available on-site.
Walk-in or reserve
No appointment required; school groups call the hatchery to schedule a private tour.
Phone
(307) 733-2510
Website
fws.gov
Managed by
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Established
1950.

Jackson National Fish Hatchery is located in the beautiful valley of Jackson Hole with the majestic Teton mountains nearby. Founded in 1950, the hatchery raises native cutthroat trout for federal, state and Tribal partners.

Notable Events

  1. 1950Jackson National Fish Hatchery was established in 1950 as part of the Palisades Dam Act, at the time the largest reservoir in the nation. fws.gov
  2. 1957The hatchery was completed in 1957. fws.gov
  3. 1958The first fish were stocked in 1958. fws.gov

Sources

  1. fws.gov/fish-hatchery/jackson
  2. digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1192&context=usfwspubs
  3. fws.gov/fish-hatchery/jackson/about-us
  4. fws.gov/fish-hatchery/jackson