Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery

Located along the Lower Colorado River in the Black Canyon below Hoover Dam, Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery has been serving anglers and conserving native fish since 1959. Built to take advantage of the cold water released from Hoover Dam, the hatchery originally focused on rainbow trout production and has since become a key conservation facility for endangered fish in the Colorado River Basin.

Today, Willow Beach raises rainbow trout for recreational fishing while also helping recover the endangered razorback sucker and bonytail chub. Visitors can explore the hatchery, take guided or self-guided tours, observe fish at various life stages, and enjoy birdwatching, photography, and nearby recreation within Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

⭐ Federal Fish Hatchery

🐟 Rainbow Trout Production & Endangered Native Fish Conservation

Address: 25808 North Willow Beach Road, Willow Beach, AZ 86445

Phone: (928) 767-3456

🔗 Official Hatchery Website

Species Raised

🐟 Rainbow Trout
🐟 Razorback Sucker
🐟 Bonytail Chub

Services & Features

✅ Public visitor access
✅ Staff-guided and self-guided tours
✅ Rainbow trout production
✅ Endangered fish recovery programs
✅ Fish viewing opportunities
✅ Birdwatching
✅ Wildlife viewing
✅ Photography
✅ Located in Lake Mead National Recreation Area

Visitor Information

Visitors can tour the hatchery to learn how fish are raised from eggs to yearlings while viewing rainbow trout and endangered native fish. The hatchery is surrounded by spectacular desert scenery and is adjacent to Willow Beach Harbor, which offers boating, camping, picnicking, and additional outdoor recreation.

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