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A trip to Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery and Conservation Center is all about trout. Yet you need not be an avid angler to enjoy this attraction. Learn about the life cycle of fish. Find out how a fish hatchery works. Watch fries wriggle. Feed fingerlings. View exhibits. Watch a video. Tour the hatchery. See conservation in action. More than 1 million rainbow and brown trout are raised annually at this Branson fish hatchery!

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Getting There

Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery is located at 483 Hatchery Road just off Highway 165. The hatchery is situated 6 miles (10 km) southwest of Branson, Missouri below Table Rock Dam.

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Hours & Times

The fish hatchery is open daily 9:00 - 18:00 Memorial Day (late May) through Labor Day (early September) and 9:00 - 17:00 from Labor Day (early September) through Memorial Day (late May). Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Guided tours are offered weekdays from Memorial Day (late May) through Labor Day (early September). Special events are scheduled from time to time.

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Things to Keep in Mind

Admission is free of charge. Bring quarters for fish food. While there is no fishing at the hatchery angling is possible on Lake Taneycomo. A Missouri fishing permit is required for all anglers.

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