White Sulphur Springs National Fish Hatchery is located along the historic Midland Trail in the heart of the Allegheny Highlands of southeast West Virginia.

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      What We Do

      We raise fish and other aquatic species to support recreational fishing, tribal subsistence fisheries, and the recovery and restoration of imperiled species.

      • Native Crayfish Propagation
      • Freshwater Mussel Propagation for Restoration
      • Mitigation Rainbow Trout Broodstock Production
      • Candy Darter Propagation
      Services
      Small orange fish eggs on a white background.

      The National Broodstock Program was established in 1970 to support healthy sustainable fisheries in waterways across the country. Every year the National Broodstock Program provides about 60 million fish eggs that are hatched and raised by our partners to meet their conservation and management...

      Our Organization

      A man is fishing in a boat with three young girls. The kids are excitedly pulling a fish out of the water.
      Healthy fisheries and waters are the foundation of America鈥檚 outdoor traditions and give us the freedom to fish, boat, and enjoy the benefits of outdoor recreation. The Fish and Aquatic Conservation programs work with states, tribes, and communities to provide a comprehensive approach to freshwater...
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      We provide national leadership in the recovery and conservation of our nation's imperiled plant and animal species, working with experts in the scientific community to identify species on the verge of extinction and to build the road to recovery to bring them back. We work with a range of public...
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      The National Fish Hatchery System is a global leader in conservation aquaculture. Across the United States, 71 national fish hatcheries raise millions of fish and aquatic wildlife each year to enhance state and tribally managed recreational fisheries, boost local economic development, fulfill...

      Our Species

      Projects and Research