The hatchery is located about 62 miles east of Vancouver and 4 miles west of White Salmon on the north shore of the Columbia River off Highway 14. Established in 1901, the hatchery rears more than 15 million Tule Fall Chinook salmon annually. Until the Bonneville Dam was built, chinook salmon spawned in this area of the Columbia River. The hatchery concentrates on capturing these large returning chinook salmon in the fall, taking their eggs, and rearing millions of fingerlings for release in the spring. The visitor center provides hatchery history and the science of salmon. September is the best time to visit to see the large chinook salmon in the holding ponds and to see the egg stripping operation. Environmental education tours are offered upon request.
Location:
61552 State Route 14, Underwood Washington 98651
Telephone
509-493-1730
Other Wildlife Viewing nearby:
(Hood River) Adventure Out
(Cascade Locks) Bonneville Fish Hatchery
(Carson) Carson National Fish Hatchery
(Cascade Locks) Cascade Fish Hatchery
(Vancouver) Cascade Park Animal Hospital
(Estacada) Clackamas Fish Hatchery
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06/08 Coming to The Underwood area
Columbia Gorge Wine and Pear Fest Hood River OR May18-19 Start off the weekend with friends and fun featuring Columbia Gorge wineries and eateries. Highlights include entertainment, live music, wine tasting, great food, fruit exhibits with samples, and local artisans.
Gorge Blues and Brews Festival Stevenson WA June21-22 Fine collection of local craft brews and local wines, a multitude of phenomenal foods, and great blues music, while benefiting local charities in the Columbia Gorge.
Columbia Gorge Bluegrass Festival Stevenson WA June25-28 Amazing talent, workshops, instrument contests and raffle, fine craft and food vendors, a merry beer garden, and nightly dances.
The Oregon Jamboree Sweet Home OR August2-4 Located in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, the the Oregon Jamboree has 2 stages, 22 shows, 1 sweet weekend.
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