Visitor Education Center
The Visitor Education Center (VEC) at the Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery in Enid provides an educational and entertaining experience that promotes freshwater sport fishing, encourages the conservation and stewardship of aquatic resources, and offers information about the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks. The complex is located on 58 acres and is less than a quarter mile from Interstate 55. The facility, which is operated by the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks, is easily accessible to Mississippi residents and out-of-state visitors.
The Visitor Education Center at the Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery is the first and only facility of its kind in Mississippi. The Center features a native habitat area, a 10,000 gallon aquarium, interactive exhibits, displays, artifacts, rodeo pond, gift shop and gallery, and the World Record White Crappie. All of these elements serve as entertaining and engaging learning experiences for all visitors.
The Center promotes the sport of freshwater fishing in Mississippi, and encourages the conservation and stewardship of aquatic resources.
This unique facility has been featured on: Field Trips with Robert Fields (YakFish TV), Gary Mason's Legends of the Outdoors, MS Outdoors, and more! LEARN MORE
The VEC also offers guided and self-guided tours along with a myriad of programs and workshops for the public. Check our EVENTS page to see a scheduled calendar of events and programs. For more information, please call the VEC to speak with a staff member.
Contact Info
Phone: (662) 563-8068
Bob Tyler Fish Hatchery and Visitor Education Center
P.O. Box 100
457 CR 36
Enid, Mississippi 38927
Email: Emily-Jo.Wiggins@wfp.ms.gov
Hours of Operation
March - October
Open Tuesday - Saturday - 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
Closed Sunday & Monday
November - February
Open Monday - Friday - 7:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.
Closed Saturday & Sunday
Closed Holidays
Admission
Adults (Ages 18 - 59): $2.50
Adults (Age 60+): $2.00
School Groups (Per Student): $2.00
Children (Ages 3 - 17): $2.00
Children (Under 3): No Charge
School Teachers with Classes and Bus Drivers: No Charge
Active Military: No Charge
Group Visitations (Guided Tours)
The Visitor Education Center is always open for self-guided tours. To schedule a guided tour, please fill out the Online Registration Form or call the Visitor Education Center.
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