Mescalero Tribal Fish Hatchery

The Mescalero Tribal Fish Hatchery, formerly operated by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, serves as a vital resource for tribal fisheries programs in New Mexico and Arizona. Following devastating floods in the late 1990s, the hatchery was returned to the Mescalero Tribe, leading to its reopening in 2004. Since then, it has supplied over a million trout to various tribal fisheries programs across multiple states.

Moreover, the hatchery has expanded its mission to become a training center for Tribal youth, offering opportunities in cold water fish culture, stream restoration, and natural resource management. Through initiatives like the Sovereign Nations Service Corps, tribal youth from diverse backgrounds have pursued education and careers in natural resources, supported by partnerships with federal agencies and educational institutions.

Continuing to provide trout for tribal fisheries programs, the Mescalero Tribal Fish Hatchery also focuses on engaging Tribal youth towards professional careers in natural resources. By fostering relationships with the Southwest Tribal Fisheries Commission and federal agencies, the hatchery plays a crucial role in supporting Tribal members in achieving advanced degrees and pursuing natural resource management careers.

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