Can you reserve a site at North Attleboro National Fish Hatchery?

No. North Attleboro National Fish Hatchery is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

North Attleboro National Fish Hatchery, Massachusetts — sites, fees and cancellation alerts

The North Attleboro National Fish Hatchery produces American shad for restoration efforts in the Charles River in Massachusetts, and the Pawcatuck and Pawtuxet Rivers in Rhode Island, and raises native brook trout for local youth fishing derbies. We are open M-F. Come visit the North Attleboro National Fish Hatchery’s park-like 235 acres, with an interpretive nature trail, a StoryWalk trail, and native plant and pollinator gardens. We are open to the public 8:00 am to 3:45 pm, Monday through Saturday, and closed on Sunday and federal holidays. We also provide tours of the hatchery on weekdays with advanced planning—please call to schedule a tour. Tours typically run 45 minutes.

Getting there

The North Attleboro NFH is located on Bungay Road off of Hwy 152, approximately 40 miles Southeast of Boston, MA.

41.99130, -71.28310 · 41°59'28.7"N 71°16'59.2"W

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Typical weather

Typically 83°F in Jul, down to 37°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	37	39	46	58	69	77	83	81	73	61	51	42
Low °F	18	19	27	35	46	55	62	60	52	41	32	24
Precip in	4.4	3.8	5.3	4.7	3.6	4.3	3.5	3.8	4.1	5.1	4.5	5.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

A visit to a National Fish Hatchery and participating in provided activities or programs are open and free to visitors unless noted otherwise.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about North Attleboro National Fish Hatchery

Can you reserve a site at North Attleboro National Fish Hatchery?: No. North Attleboro National Fish Hatchery is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

North Attleboro National Fish Hatchery