HOURS
Open Every Day, dawn until dusk, FREE access
Our Commitment
Friends of Issaquah Salmon Hatchery (FISH) is here to protect out salmon for generations to come through education and community outreach.
Book A Tour
Spring hatchery tours, through May 30 — tours last 45 minutes, feature multiple spots around hatchery and cost a suggested donation of $10 a person and can be scheduled at least 7 days prior. Click here.
Spring school group tours are also available ($5 per person) and involve feeding the trout, viewing the aquarium and learning about the salmon life cycle. Read more here.
All tours are outdoors.
Book a Summer Tour Guided tours last 45-60 minutes
Welcome to the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery! Use this form to book a guided Summer tour at the hatchery (June, July, August). Tours are led by trained volunteer docents or staff and last around 45 minutes and highlight the cultural, historical and ecological significance of salmon, hatchery operations & the importance of hatcheries. Tours should be booked 2 weeks in advance. If you have a last minute request please confirm availability or have a group less than 10 people, by emailing the FISH staff execdir@issaquahfish.org
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FISH has updated our volunteer registration and hours reporting processes to align with new Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife WDFW) policies. Volunteers have to re-register, please do so at https://form.jotform.com/241866125169159. To report volunteer hours, If you have any questions, reach out to volunteer@issaquahfish.org.
All volunteer hours at the hatchery are now considered WDFW hours. FISH created a new electronic form to automatically track and separate out WDFW and FISH volunteer hours. The QR codes in the Volunteer Office have been updated, or you can access the Volunteer Hours Form via the following:
- Navigate to the form at https://form.jotform.com/241867613844162.
- Use the QR code below to download the FISH Hours App on your phone.
Thank you!
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The Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery (FISH) is pleased to announce the 3rd annual: Salmon on Sunset Celebration which will observe the adult salmon coming home! On Saturday, September 14, 10 am-6 pm, attendees can view the adult salmon up close as they travel to the Issaquah hatchery. There are plenty of family friendly activities planned including: free family arts and crafts, food trucks, rubber duck derbies, live music stage, fly casting demonstrations, salmon shed painting, beer garden and community outreach booths. The popular Rubber Duck Derby will fill the salmon raceways with duck contestants! 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm 3pm & 4pm!
The Issaquah Salmon Hatchery, nestled in the picturesque city of Issaquah, Washington, has become a shining example of salmon conservation and habitat restoration efforts. With a commitment to preserving the natural heritage of the region, the Friends of Issaquah Salmon Hatchery (FISH) provides educational opportunities for the local community through guided tours, science presentations & group demonstrations.
Attendees will be able to view live salmon spawning as well as other family friendly activities, the event is free for everyone.
For more information visit: Eventbrite FREE sign up
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