Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery & Aquarium

Fish, fish, everywhere! Built in 1960 on the Missouri River, the hatchery has produced over five billion fish for release in Midwestern waters. In the cool, dimly lit surrounds of the aquarium, visitors become part of the aquatic environment as fish and turtles slowly swim within 13 tanks.

Exhibits, displays and aquatic animals located in the aquarium building explain the work and objectives of the hatchery. The hatchery is one of 65 national Federal Hatcheries and Fish Technology Centers operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Getting There & Details

Hours
Open April 1 through Oct. 31 daily from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Address
31227 436th Ave.
Phone
(605) 665-3352
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.fws.gov/gavinspoint/index.htm
Map
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