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Master category of Events. There are child events, such as “Events – FISH,” “Events – Hatchery,” and “Events – Around the Sound.”

Wish Our Chinook Smolt Good Luck!

At the beginning of May, DFW hatchery staff will begin releasing almost 3 million Chinook smolt into the Issaquah Creek. Currently, in the viewing windows, the public can stop over and say good luck to the juveniles before they begin their journey to the sea. 

Located 15 miles east of Seattle along the I90 corridor, the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery is FREE and open to the general public from dawn until dusk. Situated in the heart of Downtown Issaquah, the 88 year old hatchery is an outdoor education center featuring viewing windows and bridges, salmon and trout raceways, an aquarium, interactive 37 exhibits and displays, a native plant garden and a fish ladder. 

Currently over 500,000 juvenile Chinook can be viewed from the windows! Plan your trip!

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Book FISH for your school’s science fair or community event! 

Company Work Parties at the Hatchery

Spring Work Partys at the Hatchery 

Does your group, team or company have a day of giving? Consider a habitat restoration or invasive plant removal morning at the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery. Our grounds can always use help with maintenance and plant removal. To schedule a work party: fill out a form

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Book a Spring Hatchery Guided Tour

Book a Spring Tour 

We are delighted to be able to hold Winter/Spring guided tours starting the week of April, May & early June  — almost three whole months of tours!

Public Guided tours last 45 minutes and feature many of the hatcheries educational spots, are $10 per person as a donation to FISH and should be booked, at least 2 weeks before your desired tour date. To book, please contact us.  

School Educational Tours ($5 per student) can be scheduled at least 2 weeks before the tour date. Contact us.

Registration is open!
Registration is open!

The SpongeBob Musical! Village Theatre and FISH Partner to Support Aquatic Education

Village Theatre KIDSTAGE is partnering with Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery (FISH) for the summer production of The SpongeBob Musical! The SpongeBob Musical hopes to bring awareness to marine health and ocean plastics. Educational material from FISH helped to inform the production. See The SpongeBob Musical at Village Theatre’s Francis J. Gaudett Theatre August 5 – 14, 2022. Visit www.villagetheatre.org/spongebob for tickets.

About The SpongeBob Musical:

Dive into the underwater world of Bikini Bottom! When a looming volcanic eruption threatens the community, SpongeBob relies on his friends and his unwavering optimism to save the day. The SpongeBob Musical has 12 Tony nominations and an all-star rock and pop score. With clever timeliness and relevancy, this production has a special message: to celebrate what makes us unique, and to protect our earth both on land and under the sea.

The SpongeBob Musical! Village Theatre and FISH Partner to Support Aquatic Education
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