Protecting our salmon and ensuring their survival for future generations through education and outreach.
Issaquah Salmon Hatchery
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Open everyday from dawn to dusk.
Admission is free.
125 W. Sunset Way
Issaquah, WA 98027
2024 Spawning statistics
Chinook (King) Salmon
8,257 Arrived in August/September
3,563,000 Eggs Collected
167 Adults Released Upstream
Coho (Silver) Salmon
5,686 Arrived in October
1,131,167 Eggs Collected
2,412 Adults Released Upstream
1,434 Adults Released into Coal Creek (Bellevue)
Protecting Our Salmon and Ensuring their Survival
Get Involved
Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery (FISH) educates people of all ages about Pacific salmon, the importance of clean watersheds, and the vital role our historic hatchery plays in sustaining our salmon population. There are many ways to get involved.
Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery
Latest News
Fishing for Fun Nature Camps

Fishing for Fun Nature Camps Thank you for supporting FISH’s Fishing for Fun Nature Camp program! We are so excited to welcome your child for a week full of science activities, games, crafts, stories, and fun at the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery. We have opportunities for youth 4-11 years old as well as limited High School Camp Helper positions. For more information, CLICK HERE
Key Dates – February 2025

Winter 2025: Dec, Jan, Feb Habitat Stewardship at the Hatchery – Sunday mornings 10am-noon. Salmon Science Table Training – Thursday, February 20 5:30-7:30 – learn more about the FISH Salmon Science Table, dissections, watershed models & more! Soup Social! March 1, 11am-1pm: All are invited! Meet the FISH staff!
FISHop Gift Shop – December Hours

The FISHop Gift Shop will be open in December by appointment only. Shop for hatchery souvenir, ornaments, gear, Native and local artist wares & clothing. Email: execdir@issaquahfish.org to book an appointment.