Tishomingo National Fish Hatchery

Located on the banks of Pennington Creek in south-central Oklahoma, Tishomingo National Fish Hatchery has been raising fish and aquatic wildlife since the 1930s. The hatchery serves as an important conservation center for the South-Central United States, producing both recreational fish and imperiled native species for restoration efforts.

Tishomingo raises paddlefish, alligator gar, channel catfish, alligator snapping turtles, and other native species that are stocked across Oklahoma and neighboring states. The facility also features a scenic nature trail, public fishing opportunities, and educational displays where visitors can observe fish and turtles throughout their life cycles.

⭐ Federal Fish Hatchery

🐟 Native Fish & Aquatic Species Conservation — South-Central United States

Address: 5501 OK Highway 7W, Tishomingo, OK 73460

Phone: (580) 215-0879

🔗 Official Hatchery Website

Species Raised

🐟 American Paddlefish
🐟 Alligator Gar
🐟 Channel Catfish
🐟 Arkansas River Shiner
🐟 Leopard Darter
🐢 Alligator Snapping Turtle

Services & Features

✅ Public visitor access
✅ Nature trail along Pennington Creek
✅ Fish and turtle viewing opportunities
✅ Native species conservation and recovery programs
✅ Recreational fish stocking programs
✅ Annual Kids’ Fishing Derby
✅ Birdwatching and wildlife viewing

Visitor Information

Visitors can observe fish and alligator snapping turtles at various stages of development throughout the year. A half-mile nature trail follows scenic Pennington Creek and offers opportunities for birdwatching, waterfalls, granite outcroppings, and seasonal bald eagle viewing. The hatchery also hosts a free Kids’ Fishing Derby each summer.

The hatchery is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM–2:00 PM.