Fish Hatchery Creston National Fish Hatchery

Address

780 Creston Hatchery Road
Kalispell, MT 59901 View on Map Own or manage this business?

Website http://creston.fws.gov Email creston@fws.gov Phone 406-758-6868

Overview Service & Activities

About Established in 1936, Creston National Fish Hatchery originally provided trout for the waters of Glacier National Park. Today the hatchery focuses on mitigation stocking to meet the goals of the Hungry Horse Dam Fishery Implementation Plan stocking Montana Reservations to meet FWS Trust responsibilities and cooperative fishery management plans with Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks. Open to the public; Creston National Fish Hatchery always welcomes visitors to visit the hatchery for a close-up view of the fish production process. The outdoor facilities are open to visitors during daylight hours 7 days a week, year-round. Fingerlings and older fish live in the outdoor raceways. When visiting the hatchery, be sure to explore additional recreational opportunities around the hatchery. Try your luck fishing on the Mill fishing pond, enjoy a picnic near the Jessup Mill Pond, hike the nature trail, and take in the beautiful mountain views. Please be sure to bring your binoculars and a camera for wildlife and bird watching. The hatchery building is open from 8:00am - 4:00pm daily. You are welcome to step inside and learn about the history of the hatchery. Larger visitor groups can arrange for guided tours of hatchery facilities by calling in advance. Picnic pavilion and nature explore outdoor classroom is available.

Contact

MAILING ADDRESS 780 Creston Hatchery Road
Kalispell, MT 59901

CONTACT 406-758-6868

FAX 406-758-6877

Details

SEASON All Year

HOURS 7:30am - 4:00pm

SPECIAL DIRECTIONS Creston National Fish Hatchery is located approximately 10 miles east of Kalispell on Highway 35. Turn north off Highway 35 onto Creston Hatchery Road, the hatchery is located 1 mile off the highway.

SERVICES Handicapped Accessible Parking Pets Allowed Picnic Shelter Public Restroom Unescorted Tour

ACTIVITIES Bird Watching Canoeing Education Environmental Hatchery Nature Nature Area Outdoor Activity Photography Picnicking Tour Walking Wildlife Viewing