Pittsford National Fish Hatchery

Facility · Vermont ·

Managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service

1,607 ft
Elevation
The Pittsford National Fish Hatchery (NFH) opened in 1909 for the production of salmonids (trout, char, and salmon). From 1925-1940 it was an experimental station, raising California golden trout, cut throat trout, rainbow trout, brown trout, Loch Levlen trout, lake trout, brook trout, Arctic char, and Arctic grayling. From 1940 to 1981 it was a production facility raising brook, brown, and rainbow trout for the waters of Vermont, New York, and New Hampshire. Fish were also produced for the Farm Pond Program. During the summer months some three hundred adult fish are kept in the fenced display pond opposite the kiosk. A feed pellet machine is available if you wish to try your hand at feeding the fish. Visitors are welcome! Visiting hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 365 days a year.

Getting there

We are located in West Central Vermont just North of Rutland, off of Route 7 and Furnace Brook Road.

43.73330, -72.93330 · 43°43'59.9"N 72°55'59.9"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in2.82.53.13.84.24.85.04.54.04.53.43.5

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.3 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 Pittsford National Fish Hatchery

Can you reserve a site at Pittsford National Fish Hatchery?
No. Pittsford 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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