Uvalde National Fish Hatchery

Uvalde National Fish Hatchery is located in south Texas near the Edwards Aquifer.  They have been protecting and restoring aquatic wildlife since 1938. Originally established to stock fish for ponds and reservoirs across the Southwest, the hatchery has evolved into a leading conservation facility focused on endangered fish, amphibians, insects, and plants.

Today, Uvalde raises channel catfish for public fishing events while maintaining refuge populations of threatened and endangered species found in the Edwards Aquifer ecosystem. Visitors can enjoy a visitor center with educational exhibits, scenic walking trails, bird blinds, and opportunities to observe native wildlife in a peaceful setting.

⭐ Federal Fish Hatchery

🐟 Endangered Aquatic Species Conservation & Channel Catfish Production

Address: 754 County Road 203, Uvalde, TX 78801

Phone: (830) 278-2419

🔗 Official Hatchery Website

Species Raised

🐟 Channel Catfish
🐟 Endangered Edwards Aquifer Fish Species
🦎 Endangered Texas Salamanders
🌿 Native Aquatic Plants

Services & Features

✅ Public visitor access
✅ Visitor center with educational exhibits
✅ Aquarium displays of endangered species
✅ Walking trails
✅ Bird blinds and wildlife viewing
✅ Photography opportunities
✅ Channel catfish production
✅ Endangered species conservation

Visitor Information

Visitors can explore the visitor center, view aquariums featuring endangered fish and salamanders, walk around the two-acre wildlife pond, and enjoy birdwatching, photography, and nature observation. The hatchery also hosts public fishing events throughout the year.

The hatchery is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM–3:30 PM.