Private John Allen National Fish Hatchery

National Fish Hatchery · Mississippi ·

Managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service

267 ft
Elevation
Private John Allen National Fish Hatchery is a warmwater hatchery established in Tupelo, Mississippi, in 1901. Current programs involve the restoration of Paddlefish, Alligator Gar, Lake Sturgeon, Gulf Coast Walleye, Gulf Coast Striped Bass and the Yazoo Darter; recovery of at risk, endangered, and threatened species such as the Frecklebelly Madtom, Piebald Madtom, and the Pearl Darter; stocking of recreational fish including Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill and Redear Sunfish on public lands.

Getting there

The Private John Allen facility is located on East Elizabeth Street in the town of Tupelo, MS - approximately 4 hours Northeast of Jackson, MS.

34.24920, -88.70420 · 34°14'57.1"N 88°42'15.1"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in4.95.24.95.55.34.34.23.93.63.94.35.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.1 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 Private John Allen National Fish Hatchery

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

Camping near Private John Allen National Fish Hatchery

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

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