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Salmon Seeson is here! Where to watch them
The Salmon are Coming! The Salmon are Coming! Salmon Seeson is here! Where to view them in King County (other than our hatchery) Goto this link: here for a list of salmon viewing areasThis annual pilgrimage is a testament to the resilience of Chinook salmon, a species that faces numerous obstacles in its life cycle. […]
Fish Ladder is Open: The Salmon are Coming!
The Salmon are Coming! The Salmon are Coming! The FISH ladder at the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery is now running. In the heart of nature’s grand cycle, over 20,000 adult Chinook salmon are making an inspiring return to the Issaquah Hatchery, marking a resounding success in conservation efforts. These amazing fish, embark on a remarkable journey, navigating […]
6PPD – What is it? And Why Does FISH Care?!?
6PPD – What is it, and Why Does FISH Care?!? The Issaquah Salmon Hatchery (ISH) is lucky in that the returning salmon are counted as they exit the saltwater at the Ballard Locks. However, many of the coho and chinook do not survive the mere 45 miles of freshwater passage to the ISH. For the […]
High Counts of Chinook at Ballard Locks!
As Issaquah experiences it’s first rains of late Summer we at Friends of Issaquah Salmon Hatchery (FISH) are patiently awaiting the first adult Chinook to appear in the Issaquah Creek. Meanwhile, the Ballard Locks fish ladder has been experiencing the migration in full force. The https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/reports/counts/lake-washington#chinook has seen over 5,000 (up to August 15) Chinook […]
The FISHOP Gift Store reopens this Fall!
The FISHOP “Gift Store” is now open for the Season Start your holiday and momento shopping early! In August, the FISH Gift Shop returns every weekend through October! The shop features both local and native artist salmon-themed, souvenirs, gifts, gear and treasures. With over 350 items, there is something for everyone including plushies for kids, […]