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.
Berkshire National Fish Hatchery is primarily first-come, first-served. Use the availability view to gauge how busy it is before you go.
See the map for Berkshire National Fish Hatchery's exact location and directions.
Pick your dates on the availability calendar, then reserve through the official booking link. You can also set an alert and we'll notify you if a sold-out date opens up.