TISHOMINGO NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY

Tishomingo National Fish Hatchery is 220 acre U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service facility established and constructed in the 1930s to provide warm-water fish for stocking in lakes and ponds. The hatchery now plays a key role in the Service’s efforts to protect and restore declining and imperiled populations of fish and other aquatic species of the South-Central United States.

Its primary purpose is the spawning, growth, and delivery of American Paddlefish, Alligator Snapping Turtles, Alligator Gar, and Channel Catfish.

Hatchery staff also conduct life history studies for two Federally listed species, the Arkansas River Shiner and the Leopard Darter. The facility is comprised of over 250 acres with more than 50 ponds, 6 raceways, and 4 buildings for fish culture.

Many visitors enjoy the nature trail, eagle watching, nature photography and fishing in the only publicly owned portion of Pennington Creek. Hatchery tours are available by appointment and the facility is open Monday through Friday from 6:30am to 3:00pm at 5501 OK Highway 7 West, 9 miles north of Tishomingo, OK.

There’s no need to leave the furry family members behind! The area’s parks and lakes are pet friendly, too!