Issaquah Salmon Hatchery

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125 W Sunset Way
Issaquah, WA 98027
Every fall the salmon return to Issaquah, and so, too, do thousands of young students and visitors, who come to see these magnificent fish return from their grueling journey at sea, to fight against the current and spawn in Issaquah Creek. The Issaquah hatchery is the most visited of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s hatcheries, with thousands of visitors every year. As the region grapples with change to the natural environment, FISH highlights the presence of salmon in Issaquah Creek to cultivate a sense of wonder about these remarkable fish. We strive to tell the story of salmon here in such a way that fosters a natural, life-long commitment to their wellbeing, with tours, educational programs, and summer camps! “FISH champions the annual miracle of salmon in our fragile environment.” — FISH Mission

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Jasmine W.
5/9/2025

Came by on a random weekday morning in May and it was so fun to casually walk around and explore the area (the downtown is adorable too!). It's easy to do a self-guided tour, although they do have...

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Teresa M.
11/5/2024

The salmon hatchery is a fantastic addition to Issaquah and really ties in with the Salmon Days festival. There's a very nice viewing area where you can sit down and watch the salmon go through...

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Marie S.
11/9/2024

If you have kids or even if you don't this is a fun place to explore watching the salmon spawn, learn a bit about keeping their habitat safe and how the lifecycle of a salmon happens. It's pretty...

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Eva M.
10/11/2023

I come to the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery once a year, during the Issaquah Salmon Festival. It is very likely the absolute worst time to come. But I enjoy it every year. Because it's festival time,...

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Catherine M.
12/4/2023

This is a really neat place for kids and adults. I think I liked it more than my kids or the kids from the field trip. We've been here multiple times. If you come around October/November, you will...

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