Welaka National Fish Hatchery
The Welaka National Fish Hatchery, operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is a warmwater hatchery. Look for it 3 mi south of Welaka. It is run by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.
A zoo & aquarium, 3 mi south of Welaka
Welaka is the nearest base
Welaka is 3 miles north, with 6 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Jacksonville
Jacksonville is about 62 miles north (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, October, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 69–83°. When to go ↓
Established in 1926
Welaka National Fish Hatchery dates from 1926 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.
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Welaka National Fish Hatchery
The Welaka National Fish Hatchery, operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, is a warmwater hatchery. The only national fish hatchery in Florida, it has two units, both of which are near the town of Welaka.
- Type
- Zoo & aquarium
- Established
- 1926
- Run by
- United States Fish and Wildlife Service
Hotels and campgrounds near Welaka National Fish Hatchery
Lodging nearby is in Welaka (6) and Lake Kerr (7), and Daytona Beach has the most rooms in the area (139).
Welaka
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
786 people · 23% vacation homes
3 mi north of Welaka National Fish Hatchery
Lake Kerr
1,697 people · 38% vacation homes
9 mi southwest of Welaka National Fish Hatchery
Daytona Beach
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
88,471 people
38 mi southeast of Welaka National Fish Hatchery
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From Welaka National Fish Hatchery | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welaka 23% vacation homes | 3 mi north | 5 min | 6 2 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 786 | $283K | — |
| Lake Kerr 38% vacation homes | 9 mi southwest | 15 min | 7 1 hotel · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 1,697 | $110K | — |
| Crescent City | 8 mi east | 10 min | 5 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 1,728 | $193K | B |
| Palatka | 15 mi north | 20 min | 10 6 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 10,872 | $151K | D |
| East Palatka | 15 mi north | 20 min | 6 1 hotel · 3 motels · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 1,494 | $247K | — |
| Astor | 20 mi south | 30 min | 9 1 hotel · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins · 5 campgrounds | 1,391 | $116K | — |
| Palm Coast | 25 mi east | 40 min | 15 13 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground | 109,886 | $351K | — |
| Seville | 11 mi southeast | 15 min | 2 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 1,014 | $418K | — |
| Daytona Beach | 38 mi southeast | 1 hr | 139 95 hotels · 29 motels · 8 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 88,471 | $288K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Beyond Welaka National Fish Hatchery
These well-known places are within 68 miles.
Big draw68 mi Theme parkUniversal Studios Florida9.3M visitors a year
Big draw61 mi Stadium & arenaEverBank Field
44 mi Stadium & arenaBen Hill Griffin Stadium
Big draw64 mi Stadium & arenaCamping World Stadium
38 mi National MonumentCastillo de San Marcos National Monument598K visitors a year
68 mi Theme parkUniversal's Islands of Adventure9.2M visitors a year
64 mi Stadium & arenaKia Center
64 mi Stadium & arenaAcrisure Bounce HousePhoto credits
Universal Studios Florida: Radiobroadcastcenter, CC BY-SA 3.0 · EverBank Field: AndrewAvitus, CC BY 3.0 · Ben Hill Griffin Stadium: The original uploader was Hughs at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 2.5 · Camping World Stadium: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0 · Castillo de San Marcos National Monument: National Park Service, Public domain · Universal's Islands of Adventure: David Bjorgen, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Kia Center: 350z33 (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Acrisure Bounce House: DampFrijoles, CC BY-SA 4.0
Know before you visit Welaka National Fish Hatchery
What town is Welaka National Fish Hatchery near?
Welaka, FL, about 3 miles north.
When is the best time to visit Welaka National Fish Hatchery?
January, February, March, April, October, November and December, with highs of 69–83°.
How far is Welaka National Fish Hatchery from Jacksonville and Orlando?
About 62 miles north of Jacksonville and about 70 miles south of Orlando, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Welaka National Fish Hatchery?
Daytona Beach (DAB), about 40 miles away. The nearest big hub is Orlando Sanford (SFB), about 52 miles.
Where should I stay near Welaka National Fish Hatchery?
Welaka (3 mi, 6 places to stay), Lake Kerr (9 mi, 7 places to stay) and Crescent City (8 mi, 5 places to stay).
From people who live in Welaka
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