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The Harrison Lake National Fish Hatchery is located at 11110 Kimages Road in Charles City, Virginia, United States. This park offers a variety of activities such as hiking, birding, wildlife watching, and picnicking on the hatchery grounds. Visitors can explore a hike-walking trail that follows Herring Creek and leads to the 99-acre Harrison Lake, where boating (non-motorized) and fishing are permitted. The trail also takes you through a loblolly pine forest, wetlands, and past Herring Creek. Insect repellent and protective clothing are recommended during warm weather due to biting insects and poison ivy. Schools, homeschoolers, and youth groups are welcome to schedule tours by calling 804-829-2421 or emailing rachel_mair@fws.gov. The institution's mission is to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the benefit of the American people. Please note that the institution does not guarantee the accessibility of external websites linked on their page, and these links do not constitute endorsement by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Come visit the Harrison Lake National Fish Hatchery to explore the beauty of nature and learn about conservation efforts in Virginia.

Benjamin S. Harris, M.D., M.P.H.