Welaka National Fish Hatchery

Welaka National Fish Hatchery We raise between 4.5 to 5 million fish annually. Welaka is a warmwater hatchery. In its 41 ponds, the facility raises between 4.5 to 5 million fish annually.

That is, the species of fish raised here do best in summer water temperatures that reach 75 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

The Beecher Spring Nature Trail is now open. Come check it out. Parking is located at the observation tower.
03/05/2026

The Beecher Spring Nature Trail is now open. Come check it out. Parking is located at the observation tower.

Thanks again to everyone for all the support.
01/13/2026

Thanks again to everyone for all the support.

We hope you can join us Saturday morning.
01/05/2026

We hope you can join us Saturday morning.

11/13/2025

We are rescheduling the fishing rodeo scheduled for November 15th to January 10th. We will have additional information out in the coming weeks so please be on the lookout.

10/24/2025

The annual youth fishing derby scheduled for October 25th has been rescheduled for November 15th due to the lapse in federal appropriations. We hope to see everyone on November 15th.

Due to the federal government shutdown, this account is not being actively updated.For more information, please visit:
10/01/2025

Due to the federal government shutdown, this account is not being actively updated.
For more information, please visit:

Operations in the Absence of Appropriations

10/01/2025

Operations in the Absence of Appropriations

09/09/2025

Come check out our striped bass display at our public aquarium.

The Aquarium also got a new resident last week. We exchanged our alligator with the Gator Boys out of Tampa. The previou...
08/25/2025

The Aquarium also got a new resident last week. We exchanged our alligator with the Gator Boys out of Tampa. The previous alligator had out grown the enclosure and was ready to return to being a species ambassador with the Gator Boys. We received a smaller alligator that needed some time to grow. Come by and say hi. Thanks Gator Boys for helping us maintain this partnership.

With the help of some amazing volunteers we cleaned and replaced the letters over the entryway to our aquarium. This was...
08/21/2025

With the help of some amazing volunteers we cleaned and replaced the letters over the entryway to our aquarium. This was long overdue and thank you for volunteering and helping out with this project.

Check out these Black-bellied Whistling Ducks with their chicks. Just chilling in the pond. How many chicks do you see?
07/21/2025

Check out these Black-bellied Whistling Ducks with their chicks. Just chilling in the pond. How many chicks do you see?

Georgia DNR stocking catfish fry at Welaka. We will grow them up to support recreational fishing. Great working with you...
07/02/2025

Georgia DNR stocking catfish fry at Welaka. We will grow them up to support recreational fishing. Great working with you guys. The fish look great.

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Welaka, FL
32193

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 3pm
Tuesday 8am - 3pm
Wednesday 8am - 3pm
Thursday 8am - 3pm
Friday 8am - 3pm
Saturday 8am - 3pm
Sunday 8am - 3pm

Telephone

+13864672374

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