The Issaquah Salmon Hatchery, located in Issaquah, WA, is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and preserving salmon populations for future generations through education, advocacy, and outreach. With over 30 years of history, the hatchery offers a range of educational programs, including school field trips, in-classroom presentations, and STEM summer camps, to teach visitors about the salmon life cycle, watershed functions, and hatchery operations. The hatchery welcomes over 100,000 visitors annually and features a viewing bridge, life-cycle aquarium, fish ladder, and interactive educational displays.

As a partner in salmon recovery and outreach education, the Friends of Issaquah Salmon Hatchery (FISH) conducts guided hatchery tours and advocates for salmon in the Pacific Northwest. The hatchery raises chinook, coho, and kokanee salmon and offers self-guided tours that start at the aquarium room and take approximately 45-90 minutes to complete. Visitors can also explore the fish gift shop, viewing windows, community rain garden, and native plant garden on the hatchery campus. With a commitment to preserving the salmon population, the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery is a family-friendly outdoor education center that provides a unique opportunity to learn about the miracle of the salmon cycle.

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