Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery

Located in Celina, Tennessee, Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery has been producing trout for conservation and recreational fishing programs since 1965. The hatchery was created to help replace fishery resources affected by federal water development projects in the Southeast and has become one of the most important trout production facilities in the region.

Each year, Dale Hollow raises more than one million trout that are stocked into public waters across Tennessee and neighboring states. The hatchery helps support recreational fishing opportunities while also contributing to the conservation of imperiled freshwater fish and mussel species.

⭐ Federal Fish Hatchery

🐟 Trout Production, Recreational Fishing & Aquatic Conservation

Address: 145 Fish Hatchery Road, Celina, TN 38551-6268

Phone: (931) 243-2443

🔗 Official Hatchery Website

Species Raised

🐟 Rainbow Trout
🐟 Brown Trout
🐟 Brook Trout
🐟 Lake Trout
🐟 Cutthroat Trout

Services & Features

✅ Public visitor access
✅ Live fish exhibits and hatchery raceways
✅ Aquarium and visitor center
✅ Hatchery tours
✅ Public fishing area with accessible pier
✅ Paved walking paths
✅ Wildlife viewing opportunities
✅ Trout stocking programs
✅ Freshwater conservation programs

Visitor Information

Visitors to Dale Hollow National Fish Hatchery can view trout in different stages of development, explore the aquarium and visitor center, walk along paved paths, and learn how hatchery fish support fisheries throughout the Southeast.  The hatchery welcomes more than 40,000 visitors each year and offers educational opportunities for families, anglers, and wildlife enthusiasts.

The hatchery’s public fishing area is stocked with rainbow trout, and nearby waters including Dale Hollow Lake and the Obey River provide additional fishing opportunities.  Fishing regulations and licenses apply.

The hatchery is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM–3:30 PM.