DC Booth Historic Fish Hatchery

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423 Hatchery Cir
Spearfish, SD 57783

D.C. Booth Historic National Fish Hatchery, established in 1896, is one of the oldest operating hatcheries in the United States dedicated to fish culture and resource management. It serves as a cultural and educational resource, raising and stocking trout in regional federal waters, and is the only hatchery in the National Fish Hatchery System designated as historic within its name. The hatchery, located in Spearfish, South Dakota, receives over 180,000 visitors annually who can explore the fisheries museum, replica fish rail car, and historic superintendent's house, as well as enjoy the grounds, nature trails, and fish viewing.

The hatchery is also home to the National Fish Aquatic Conservation Archives, which serves the entire Fish and Aquatic Conservation program for the U.S. Fish Wildlife Service. Admission to the hatchery grounds is free, and visitors are welcome to stroll the grounds from dawn to dusk any day of the year. Tours of the historic buildings are available during the summer season, providing interpretive tours from knowledgeable volunteers.

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4.534 reviews
Monica M.
8/13/2025

Every time we go to SD we plan a visit here. The whole family loves it. This trip we took our two adult daughters and our granddaughter. We loved viewing the fish underground. My granddaughter...

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Pamela S.
9/7/2025

Driving thru the town we saw signs for a Fish Hatchery. Not knowing what to expect we decided to check it out. What a beautiful area. Many ponds of fish throughout. Great place for kids as they...

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Wen C.
11/14/2024

I wasn't expecting much as I was visiting after they had closed down for the season, but I was pleasantly surprised. There are plenty of exhibits outside like the fish car that you can marvel at....

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Delilah B.
11/11/2024

This is a free side stop on my trip through South Dakota! There is a walkway through with signage that talks about this historic old trout hatchery. It was clean and had alot of information. I was...

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Myphuong L.
8/29/2023

As an adult, I find this place boring. Nice concept but not for me. It's free to enter but our friend's kids ages 4,6,8 seem to enjoy it. You can buy a bag of food in the vending machines to feed...

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