Seven Springs Hatchery

Seven Springs Hatchery

Jemez Springs, New Mexico 87025

Official Website

Tips for Birding

Trails circle around the main hatchery ponds, and can be good to walk for marsh birds. There is a wetland area around the Southwest side of the ponds.

Birds of Interest

Sora, Wilson's Warbler, Lincoln's Sparrow

About this Location

Seven Springs Fish Hatchery is located about 22 miles north of Jemez Springs and 4 miles north of Fenton Lake in the Jemez Mountains. Built in 1936, the hatchery is responsible for the production and distribution of native Rio Grande cutthroat trout, New Mexico’s State Fish. The fish hatchery has raised more than 72,000 trout for stocking since 2002.

Features

  • Restrooms on site

  • Wheelchair accessible trail

  • Entrance fee

  • Roadside viewing

Content from Official Website and Owen Sinkus

Last updated May 16, 2023