Williams Creek National Fish Hatchery

Located in the White Mountains of eastern Arizona on the Fort Apache Indian Reservation, Williams Creek National Fish Hatchery has been raising trout since 1941.  The hatchery plays a critical role in restoring the threatened Apache trout, the only trout species native exclusively to Arizona.  It also supports Tribal recreational fisheries throughout Arizona and New Mexico.

Each year, the hatchery produces approximately 1.5 million fish, including Apache, rainbow, brown, and brook trout. Visitors can enjoy fish viewing, a short interpretive nature trail, birdwatching, picnic areas, and beautiful mountain scenery year-round.

⭐ Federal Fish Hatchery

🐟 Apache Trout Recovery & Trout Production for Tribal Fisheries

Address: #1 Williams Creek Hatchery Road, McNary, AZ 85930

Phone: (928) 334-2346

🔗 Official Hatchery Website

Species Raised

🐟 Apache Trout
🐟 Rainbow Trout
🐟 Brown Trout
🐟 Brook Trout

Services & Features

✅ Public visitor access
✅ Apache trout recovery program
✅ Trout production for Tribal fisheries
✅ Fish viewing opportunities
✅ Nature trail with interpretive signs
✅ Birdwatching
✅ Photography
✅ Picnic area
✅ Scenic White Mountains location

Visitor Information

Visitors can observe trout throughout their life cycle while exploring the hatchery’s easy nature trail and observation deck overlooking the rearing ponds. The surrounding White Mountains offer excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing, photography, and enjoying Arizona’s high-country scenery.

The hatchery is open daily from 7:00 AM–3:00 PM.