On June 14th, 2017, The Friends of the Norfork National Fish Hatchery in conjunction with the Norfork National Fish Hatchery is please to announce the Grand Opening of the Visitor’s Center located within the Norfork National Fish Hatchery. The Visitor’s Center has been open to educate all visitors about the production/raising of trout and now has a new retail store for all kinds of novelties, “T” shirts, coffee cups, and more.
 
The mission of the Friends of the Norfork National Fish Hatchery is to insure the stability of the Norfork National Fish Hatchery through conserving fishery resources and providing support for activities conducted by the U.S. Wildlife Services and the Norfork National Fish Hatchery.  The Friends organization also advocates through Congress the importance of the tourism industry within Baxter County and Northern Arkansas.
 
The Friends of the Norfork National Fish Hatchery and its Board of Directors is a non-profit citizens 501 © 3 organization and relies strictly on donations to accomplish it’s mission. Many activities are performed through-out the year to include the Kids Fishing Derby in June and the Outdoor Adventure held in September. Donations and memberships can be made by calling the Norfork National Fish Hatchery at 870-499-5255 or sending donations and/or membership requests to “The Norfork National Fish Hatchery” 1414 Highway 177 South, Mountain Home Arkansas 72653.