Jocko River Trout Hatchery
The Jocko River Trout Hatchery is located just outside of the town of Arlee which is 27 miles north of Missoula at the southern tip of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Reservation. We are proud to be part of a community that has so many great things to offer.
About this place
The Jocko River Trout Hatchery produces approximately 5-6 million eggs during a spawning season. Spawning season begins the second week of October. We sort the females for ripeness every other Monday and spawn them the following Wednesday. Spawning season ends the last week in December.
Practical information
- Town
- Other towns
- Arrival
- From I-90 W of Missoula: Travel N on Hwy 93 approx. 19 miles; go through Arlee, MT; approx. 200 yards N of town turn E (right) onto Oxford Rd; go approx. 200 yards and turn N (left) onto Hatchery Lane at hatchery sign; go through residential area, through gate, and down steep narrow road to hatchery grounds.
- Fees
- Free entry
- Hours
- 7 days/week from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
- Dogs
- Pets must be on leash at all times.
- Use rules
- No motor vehicles permitted off paved road. Pets must be on leash at all times. Steep, narrow access road may be icy in winter. Discharge of weapons prohibited year round.
Activities
- Visiting the hatchery