Every fall the salmon return to Issaquah. And so, too, do thousands of young students, who come to see these magnificent fish return from their grueling journey at sea, to fight against the current and spawn in Issaquah Creek. The Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery (FISH) is here too. We lead tours, answer questions and promote watershed stewardship so our young people will take care of the water they share with the salmon.

The Issaquah hatchery is the most visited of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's hatcheries, with about 350,000 visitors a year. As the region grapples with change to the natural environment, FISH highlights the presence of salmon in Issaquah Creek to cultivate a sense of wonder about these remarkable fish. We strive to tell the story of salmon here in such a way that fosters a natural, life-long commitment to their well being.

Enrollment now underway for Summer Salmon Science Camp! Click below for more details!

 

Click here to find out about FISH's popular Summer Salmon Science Camp!

Find out about the hatchery's solar panel display and see the amount of energy harnessed by the panel. Information about hatchery tours Looking for a salmon-friendly fundraising idea?  Try a carwash kit! Salmon activities for kids Rent the Hatchery's Watershed Science Center

F.I.S.H. Community and School-based EDUCATION PROGRAMS

For Teachers and Schools		For Parents
Fall Salmon Education, Those Amazing Salmon		Birthday Parties
Super Salmon Sleuths for Preschoolers		Open Enrollment for Preschool Program!
Enviroscape and Puget Sound Game Classroom Presentations		Youth/Scout Program Salmon Squad
FREE Lending Resources - Storm-drain Stenciling Kit and Salmon Trunk		Summer Salmon Science Camp
Science Fairs

See what the salmon are up to in the fall with the SALMON CAM!

 

Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery   125 W. Sunset Way Issaquah, Washington 98027