Bellows Falls Fish Ladder and Visitor Center

Category: Tourist attraction

Address: 17 Bridge St, Bellows Falls, VT 05101, USA

Phone: +18024604664

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: Closed

Friday: 10AM–4PM

Saturday: 10AM–4PM

Reviews

Terri Szklennik

Aug 24, 2019

Good science. No fish as the river dam is closed and river water low. Will try when I see the dam is open.

Janessa Palmer

Jun 21, 2019

I work at the Fish Ladder, and although the fish may not always be running, the Nature Museum makes sure to keep other exhibits refreshed and interesting. FYI, we also do free programming Fri. & Sat. @ 10am, complete with a craft! I'm so glad to have the resources to do that here.

Destry Bardis

Aug 31, 2018

Neat quick trip, spent around 20-25 minutes here. We did see 2 fish when were in the inside observation area. Some interesting info on the fish ladder, water power, and the Connecticut River in general.

Jay DeGregorio

Aug 12, 2017

Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.

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Questions & Answers

When was it built?

Sean Cook | Oct 7, 2021
Bellows Falls Fish Ladder and Visitor Center | Oct 7, 2021

In the mid 1980’s to pass Atlantic salmon. Since the salmon program was discontinued, we are looking to pass other anadromous species.

Do the fish run upriver in the fall or just mainly in the spring?

jay mohr | Sep 2, 2021
Bellows Falls Fish Ladder and Visitor Center | Sep 2, 2021

Hi, Jay. At this location, observable upstream fish migration happens from approximately May - June. Although, other non-migrating fish species may be observed when the fish ladder is running from May - July. The Bellows Falls Fish Ladder and Visitor is open seasonally. We are open Fridays and Saturdays from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend.

How much does it cost for adults and children?

Donna Caron | Sep 3, 2018
Donna Caron | Sep 3, 2018

Thank you, that's great! Do you know anything about the days and hours that they are open?

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