Issaquah Salmon Hatchery Protecting our salmon and ensuring their survival for futre generations through education, advocacy and outreach.
Hours of Operation
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
DAWN UNTIL DUSK
Location
125 W Sunset Way
Issaquah WA, 98027
As the Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery prepares to celebrate its 30th anniversary, we are taking a look back at the people and the activities that brought about the formation and development of this unique organization and partnership. Click here
FISH also made a special limited edition commemorative pin to celebrate the anniversary, Sockeye level members will be gifted this pin. For more information: click here
FISH offers a myriad educational programs that teach about Pacific slamon, watershed functions and hatchery operations. To book a salmon life cycle classroom presentation and see a salmon up close CLICK
Welcome to the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery!
The miracle of the salmon cycle affects all of us! The Issaquah Salmon Hatchery welcomes over 100,000 visitors a year. The family friendly, outdoor education center is located 15 miles east of Seattle along the I90 corridor & nestled against the Cascade mountains. The hatchery raises chinook, coho and kokanee salmon. The campus is free to the public, family friendly, and outdoors.
We partner in Salmon Recovery, Outreach & Education
As a non-profit, Friends of Issaquah Salmon Hatchery (FISH) conducts educational school tours, presents salmon in classrooms and advocates on behalf of salmon in the Pacific Northwest.
- Educational Opportunities for students and teachers
- Self guided hatchery tours start at the aquarium room and take about 45-90 minutes.
- The hatchery is an outdoor education center that features a viewing bridge, life-cycle aquarium, Fish Gift shop, fish ladder, viewing windows, community rain garden, native plant garden & 37 interactive educational displays.
Latest Fish News
Newest Staff Member at FISH!
Guided Spring Tours The Spring tours at the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery are now open. Please use the following form to reserve your tour: https://form.jotform.com/52535954158968
Newest Staff Member at FISH!
Celebrate Earth Day at the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery All are invited to join Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery (FISH) to celebrate Earth Day weekend with our juvenile Chinook salmon before they are released in May to begin their miraculous journey. The educational and fun packed event will take place from noon to 4 p.m. […]
Celebrate Earth Day weekend at the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery
Celebrate Earth Day at the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery All are invited to join Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery (FISH) to celebrate Earth Day weekend with our juvenile Chinook salmon before they are released in May to begin their miraculous journey. The educational and fun packed event will take place from noon to 4 p.m. […]
The science of salmon is more than a job for Mike Mahovlich
The science of salmon is more than a job for Mike Mahovlich Just two years into his new job in fisheries management with the Muckleshoot Tribe, Mike Mahovlich got a desperate phone call. It was Steve Bell from Issaquah on the line. News had just broken that the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife planned […]
Hatchery Tours, STEM fairs & more …
We are delighted to be able to hold Winter/Spring guided tours starting the week of February 2 through May 30 — three whole months of tours! Tours last 45 minutes and feature many of the hatcheries educational spots, are $10 a person as a donation to FISH and should be booked, at least 2 weeks […]
2024 Summer Camp Registration is open!
Summer Science Camp Registration Open! Summer Science Camps are back for 2024! FISH is offering three weeks of outdoor, fun-filled, learning and discovery. The week long camps include microscopes, stream walks & other activites. Spots are limited. Discounts for FISH members, siblings & 2023 attendees. Little Fry (3-5 years old) – July 8-12 […]
Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery
125 W. Sunset Way
Issaquah, WA 98027
425.392.1118
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