National Fish Hatchery

Private John Allen National Fish Hatchery

Fish And Wildlife Service · Tupelo · Mississippi — managed by Fish and Wildlife Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Private John Allen National Fish Hatchery is a warmwater hatchery established in Tupelo, Mississippi, in 1901. Current programs involve the restoration of Paddlefish, Alligator Gar, Lake Sturgeon, Gulf Coast Walleye, Gulf Coast Striped Bass and the Yazoo Darter; recovery of at risk, endangered, and threatened species such as the Frecklebelly Madtom, Piebald Madtom, and the Pearl Darter; stocking of recreational fish including Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill and Redear Sunfish on public lands.

Getting there

The Private John Allen facility is located on East Elizabeth Street in the town of Tupelo, MS - approximately 4 hours Northeast of Jackson, MS.

Contact
(662) 842-1341

Activities

  • INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
  • WILDLIFE VIEWING
  • FISH HATCHERY

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.