Derbies & Visits

The hatchery is open to visits from the public weekdays from 9-3. For visits of groups, please call ahead at (413) 528-9761 to make arrangements.

Learn more at the hatchery’s website, here.

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Berkshire National Fish Hatchery
240 Hatchery Rd
New Marlborough, MA 01230

2025 Kids Fishing Derbies

Bring your children ages 13 and under, each second Saturday of the month 9-10:30AM, April-September, at the fishing pond on Hatchery Road.

Learn to fish, and compete for prizes. No child goes away empty handed.

April 12     

May 10   

June 14

July 12

August 9*

September 13

*Join us for an open house barbecue afterwards up at the hatchery!

  Sponsored by the Friends of the Berkshire National Fish Hatchery
in conjunction with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service