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Hotchkiss National Fish Hatchery

Hotchkiss National Fish Hatchery is located about 20 miles east of Delta, CO near the town of Hotchkiss and was established in 1967 as part of the Colorado River Storage Project Act. Located on 58 acres along the banks of the North Fork of the Gunnison River, the hatchery's cold, clean water supply comes from the adjacent Tommy Dowell Spring. Hotchkiss NFH facilities include 24 inside nursery tanks and 40 concrete raceways to rear rainbow trout. Currently the hatchery produces trout to fill…

  • Managed by: Fish and Wildlife Service
  • Coordinates: 38.77162, -107.76764

Nearby & related campgrounds

  • West River Trailhead
  • Gunnison Forks Day Use Area
  • Cottonwood Grove Campground
  • Orchard Boat Ramp
  • Gunnison Gorge Wilderness
  • Gunnison Gorge Wilderness Day Use

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotchkiss National Fish Hatchery reservable?

Hotchkiss National Fish Hatchery is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.

Where is Hotchkiss National Fish Hatchery?

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How do I book a campsite at Hotchkiss National Fish Hatchery?

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