Iron River National Fish Hatchery

Iron River National Fish Hatchery

Iron River National Fish Hatchery was established in 1979 to produce lake trout for interagency restoration programs in the upper Great Lakes.

Today it produces eggs for the National Broodstock Program, rears lake trout and brook trout for restoration in Lakes Michigan, Huron, and Superior, and supplies fish and eggs for research and tribal programs.

⭐ Federal Fish Hatchery
🐟 Lake Trout & Brook Trout Production — Great Lakes Restoration

Address:
10325 Fairview Road
Iron River, WI 54847

Phone:
(715) 372-8510

🔗 Official Hatchery Website

Species Raised

🐟 Lake Trout
🐟 Brook Trout (Coaster)

Services & Features

✅ Lake trout & brook trout production
✅ Great Lakes fish restoration
✅ National Broodstock Program
✅ Visitor center with aquariums
✅ Self-guided and group tours
✅ Educational opportunities
✅ Youth hunting & conservation programs

Visitor Information

Iron River is located in northern Wisconsin a few miles from Lake Superior. Visitors can tour the early rearing tankroom, broodstock building, and production building, and view large coaster brook trout and lake trout up close in the visitor center aquariums.

The hatchery sits on 1,200 acres with a 3.5 mile trail open year round for hiking, birding, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. A 3D archery range is also available on site. Group tours should be scheduled in advance by calling the hatchery.