Ennis National Fish Hatchery

National Fish Hatchery · Montana ·

Managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service

5,374 ft
Elevation
The Ennis National Fish Hatchery (NFH) was authorized by Congress in May 1930 is the largest facility in the Service’s National Broodstock Program. A broodstock hatchery specializes in rearing fish to adult size, then taking the eggs from those fish, incubating them, and shipping them to production hatcheries throughout the U.S. The hatchery also produces rainbow trout for lakes and reservoirs in the state of Montana. Visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour of the visitor center and walk through the hatchery building where eggs and small fish are reared. Guided tours are provided upon request. There is a kiosk in the parking lot with visitor information and tour directions. There is also a display raceway for various species of trout.

Getting there

Ennis NFH is located in Madison County, 12 miles southwest of Ennis, Montana, along the northeastern foothills of the Gravelly Range.

45.21670, -111.76670 · 45°13'0.1"N 111°46'0.1"W

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Typical weather

Typically 83°F in Jul, down to 33°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F343746556473838272584333
Low °F151522283541464437292215
Precip in0.50.50.81.51.92.21.21.01.01.10.70.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 8.9 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.

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Common questions about Ennis National Fish Hatchery

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

Camping near Ennis National Fish Hatchery

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

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