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Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery

The Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery is a federal, warm water fish hatchery located in Natchitoches, Louisiana, United States. Management falls to the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Further out, Los Adaes is 13 mi away.

Photo: Wikilester1999, CC BY-SA 4.0
Where
In Natchitoches
42 places to stay
Open since
1931
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
In brief

A zoo & aquarium inside Natchitoches

Summers are hot

July and August highs run 93–94°, and about 98 days a year reach 90°. When to go ↓

You can stay in Natchitoches

Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery is inside Natchitoches, which has 42 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓

Best months: Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct and Nov

February, March, April, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 64–80°. When to go ↓

Established in 1931

Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery dates from 1931 and is run by United States Fish and Wildlife Service. About ↓

Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.

When to go

Weather through the year

The months below show the weather around Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery.

Jan59° / 38°
Feb64° / 41°
Mar71° / 47°
Apr78° / 54°
May85° / 63°
Jun91° / 70°
Jul93° / 72°
Aug94° / 72°
Sep89° / 66°
Oct80° / 54°
Nov69° / 45°
Dec61° / 39°
Typical highs and lows in Natchitoches. Green months are the mild ones. Weather: NOAA 1991–2020 normals for Natchitoches. Natchitoches’s full climate →
About

Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery

The Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery is a federal, warm water fish hatchery located in Natchitoches, Louisiana, United States. Natchitoches is involved in spawning, hatching and rearing young fish.

Type
Zoo & aquarium
Established
1931
Run by
United States Fish and Wildlife Service
From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Facts: Wikidata.
Where to stay

Towns to stay in near Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery

The nearest towns with places to stay are Natchitoches (42) and Point Place (3).

Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery12Natchitoches42Point Place3St. Maurice2Montgomery1Robeline1Winnfield4Coushatta2Many2Los AdaesCane River Creole10 mi
Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery12Places to stay in town
  1. 1Los Adaes
  2. 2Cane River Creole
In town

Natchitoches

42 places to stay · 15 hotels · 1 motel · 21 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park

You’re already here.

17,146 people

5 min drive

Point Place

3 places to stay · 3 inns & B&Bs

476 people

5 mi southeast of Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery

15 min drive

St. Maurice

2 places to stay · 2 RV parks

274 people

8 mi east of Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery

20 min drive

Montgomery

1 place to stay · 1 lodge or cabins

628 people

12 mi southeast of Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery

Compare 8 towns
TownFrom Natchitoches National Fish HatcheryDrivePlaces to stayPeopleTypical homeSafety
Natchitochesin town—42 15 hotels · 1 motel · 21 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park17,146$193K—
Point Place5 mi southeast5 min3 3 inns & B&Bs476$254K—
St. Maurice8 mi east15 min2 2 RV parks274——
Montgomery12 mi southeast20 min1 1 lodge or cabins628$78K—
Robeline14 mi west20 min1 1 inn or B&B120$123K—
Winnfield29 mi northeast45 min4 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park4,480$81KD−
Coushatta25 mi northwest40 min2 2 inns & B&Bs1,623$96K—
Many26 mi southwest40 min2 2 motels2,469$117K—

Day trip from

Straight-line miles.

Getting there

Nearest airports with airline service

AEXAlexandria42 mi
SHVShreveport Regional66 mi
MLUMonroe Regional81 mi
IAHGeorge Bush Intercontinental · major hub181 mi
Places to stay: Overture Maps (hotels, motels, inns, lodges, campgrounds, RV parks; not vacation rentals) · town figures: U.S. Census ACS · Safety: TownRatings Safety grade · airports: OurAirports. Distances are from Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery’s main visitor area; drive times are estimates.
Make a day of it

Also near Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery

Other well-known places within 67 miles.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits

Los Adaes: JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Driskill Mountain: Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Cane River Creole National Historical Park: James W. Rosenthal, Public domain · Kisatchie National Forest: US Forest Service, Public domain · Independence Stadium: AllisonFoley, CC BY-SA 3.0 · CenturyLink Center: The original uploader was Dman861 at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 2.0 · Shreveport Municipal Memorial Auditorium: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0

Common questions

What people ask about Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery

Is Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery in Natchitoches?

Yes. It’s inside Natchitoches, LA.

When is the best time to visit Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery?

February, March, April, October and November, with highs of 64–80°.

What is the closest airport to Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery?

Alexandria (AEX), about 42 miles away. The nearest big hub is George Bush Intercontinental (IAH), about 181 miles.

Where should I stay near Natchitoches National Fish Hatchery?

Natchitoches (in town, 42 places to stay), Point Place (5 mi, 3 places to stay) and Winnfield (29 mi, 4 places to stay).

From locals

Local tips in Natchitoches

There are no tips yet, so start one in Natchitoches’s Town Square.

Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.