2025 Hours:

April 1-30: open weekdays 10:00-3:00.

May 1- September 2: open 10:00-5:00, 7 days per week.

September 3-30: open weekdays 10:00-3:00.

Closing for the season on October 1

10,000 gallons of displays and many species

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Some animals you might find on display

Amphibians

Great Plain Toad

N. Leopard Frog

Tiger salamander

Woodhouse's Toad

Fish

Primitive

Longnose gar, Paddlefish, Pallid sturgeon, Shortnose gar, Shovelnose sturgeon

Catfish

Blue, Bullhead, Channel, Flathead,

Sunfish

Black crappie, Bluegill, Green sunfish, Redear sunfish, Largemouth bass, Orangespotted sunfish, Rock bass, Smallmouth bass

Perch

Sauger, Walleye, Yellow perch

White bass

Burbot

Goldeye

Northern Pike

Freshwater drum

Reptiles

Smooth softshell turtle sam stukel 2018 8

Spiny Softshell

Common Snapping Turtle

Western Painted Turtle

False Map Turtle

About Friends of Gavin's Point National Fish Hatchery

The Friends of Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery, Inc. was incorporated in July 2006 by a small group of local citizens from counties in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota. These individuals represent different personal and professional backgrounds, but they share a common goal. They care about fish and wildlife and want to make a difference for the benefit of the community.

Our Vision
To have an informed community working together to conserve, protect, and enhance the natural resources for the benefit of its citizens.

31227 436th Ave
Yankton, SD 57078

Phone: 605-665-3352
Fax: 605-665-3360

Aquarium:
April 1-30: CLOSED for 2021
May1 – Labor Day: 10 AM to 5 PM (7 days per week)
Labor Day - September 30: 10 AM to 3 PM (M-F)

Hatchery Building:
Year round: 7 AM to 3 PM (M-F), excluding holidays
Memorial Day – Labor Day: 7 AM to 3 PM (7 days per week)