Neosho National Fish Hatchery

Neosho National Fish Hatchery

Established in 1888, Neosho National Fish Hatchery is the oldest continuously operational federal fish hatchery raising fish today.  The hatchery raises rainbow trout for release in Lake Taneycomo and produces endangered species to achieve recovery goals.

⭐ Federal Fish Hatchery
🐟 Rainbow Trout, Lake Sturgeon & Endangered Species Production

Address:
520 Park Street
Neosho, MO 64850

Phone:
(417) 451-0554

🔗 Official Hatchery Website

Species Raised

🐟 Rainbow Trout
🐟 Lake Sturgeon
🐟 Topeka Shiner
🐟 Logperch (for mussel restoration)
🐟 Freshwater Drum (for mussel restoration)

Services & Features

✅ Historic visitor center with exhibits
✅ Native fish aquarium
✅ Endangered species recovery program
✅ Freshwater mussel restoration support
✅ Self-guided grounds tour
✅ Four picnic shelters
✅ Wildlife viewing (birds and small mammals)

Visitor Information

Visitors can view exhibits in the visitor center including hatchery history displays and a native fish aquarium. A 1/3 mile loop around the grounds lets you see fish in the ponds and raceways up close. Four picnic shelters are available for small gatherings.

A huge attraction is the large aquarium with a bubble you can crawl inside to see from a fish’s view.

The hatchery is open Monday-Friday 8-4:30 and Saturday-Sunday 10-4.