In the late 1800's, overfishing caused a rapid decline of chinook salmon in the western United States. By 1890, scientists predicted the collapse of the fishery, and suggested hatcheries as one solution to the problem. Little White Salmon National Fish Hatchery, established in 1896 at the mouth of the Little White Salmon River in south-central Washington, was a pioneer in the fledgling science of salmon.
Today this is a highly successful facility, raising spring and fall-bright chinook, and coho salmon. Over 9.4 million young salmon are released each year.
Activities include adult salmon viewing May - Aug & Oct - mid-Nov; Hatchery Spawning mid-July - mid-Aug and late-Oct - late-Nov and smolts year-round. An underwater viewing area is a favorite with visitors.
Hours, 7:30 to 4:00 daily.
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