Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery

Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery has been producing trout since 1975 to support recreational fishing and conservation across the region.  It is located below Wolf Creek Dam on the Cumberland River in Jamestown, Kentucky.  The hatchery raises approximately one million trout each year, helping maintain healthy fisheries in Kentucky, Indiana, and other nearby states while also participating in the recovery of threatened aquatic species.

Wolf Creek is also one of the most visitor-friendly hatcheries in the National Fish Hatchery System. Guests can explore an interactive Visitor and Environmental Education Center, watch trout in the raceways, feed fish, walk nature trails, fish in Hatchery Creek, and enjoy educational exhibits designed for all ages.

⭐ Federal Fish Hatchery

🐟 Trout Production — Recreational Fishing & Aquatic Conservation

Address: 50 Kendall Road, Jamestown, KY 42629

Phone: (270) 343-3797

🔗 Official Hatchery Website

Species Raised

🐟 Rainbow Trout
🐟 Brown Trout
🐟 Brook Trout

Services & Features

✅ Public visitor access
✅ Interactive Visitor & Environmental Education Center
✅ Self-guided and group tours
✅ Fish feeding opportunities
✅ Trout raceway viewing
✅ Nature trail
✅ Hatchery Creek fishing access
✅ Gift shop
✅ Picnic area
✅ Wildlife viewing and birdwatching
✅ Threatened and endangered species conservation

Visitor Information

Visitors can explore the interactive education center featuring aquarium exhibits, a theater, hands-on displays, and even an animatronic fish biologist.  Outside, guests can observe trout in the raceways, feed fish, walk the scenic nature trail, and fish in the popular Hatchery Creek, which is stocked with trout and includes both harvest and catch-and-release sections.  A gift shop, picnic areas, and accessible fishing facilities make Wolf Creek a great destination for families, anglers, and school groups.  Admission is free.

The hatchery is open 7 days a week, 364 days a year (closed only on Christmas).  Visitor Center hours are 8:00 AM–4:00 PM (January–April & November–December) and 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (May–October).