Neosho National Fish Hatchery

Facility · Missouri ·

Managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service

1,048 ft
Elevation
The Neosho National Fish Hatchery was established in 1888, and is the oldest operating Federal Fish Hatchery in the U.S. But don’t let its age fool you, the hatchery has a welcoming park like atmosphere with outdoor ponds full of rainbow trout and inviting walking and biking paths for public enjoyment. Neosho National Fish Hatchery provides recovery efforts for endangered Pallid Sturgeon, protection for endangered Ozark Cavefish and raises threatened or endangered Native Mussels, all of which can be seen on a drop in tour or a scheduled group tour...So bring your friends! Stop by Neosho hatchery’s famous visitor center to enjoy the exhibits and the bookstore, where you can find just about anything your heart desires, including wonderful creations from local artists.

Getting there

The town of Neosho was chosen for the hatchery site because of access to spring water and the railroad. The first source of water for the hatchery was Hearrell Spring.

36.86350, -94.36430 · 36°51'48.6"N 94°21'51.5"W

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Typical weather

Typically 90°F in Jul, down to 46°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F465160707785908982726049
Low °F252938475766706860483829
Precip in2.52.43.75.36.75.74.23.65.04.13.72.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Neosho National Fish Hatchery

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

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

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