Brackens Trout Hatchery is nestled in the mountains of Southwest Virginia. This Former Federal Fish Hatchery was the first trout hatchery in the nation and is one of Wytheville's Historical landmarks, built in 1879. The Hatchery is privately owned and is open to the publid for rainbow trout fishing. The hatchery offers fishing the beautiful catch out ponds 7 days a week, no appointment needed. We also offer stream fishing for a flat fee by appointment only. Tackle is available for your use. A fishing license is not required. Open Year Round.



We also offer Fish for sale or delivery of Rainbow Trout to stock your ponds and streams.



We also offer a SHELTER that can be rented for special occasions such as birthday parties, anniversary parties, family reunions, etc. Call to Reserve.

Brackens Trout Hatchery is a wonderful place for Family Entertainment or if you just want to get away to a quiet place to fish. He offers Pond Fishing by the pound and by the fish. He also offers Stream fishing by appointment. He has a shelter where you can picnic. The place was an old Federal Fish Hatchery built in the 1870s. The grounds are very well maintained. He also offers fish stocking of your ponds and streams. I would recommend this place to anyone who likes to fish.