This is one of three hatcheries in the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery Complex. About 800,000 chinook salmon are raised annually and released into the Columbia River Basin. The hatchery is located on the Entiat River just 25 miles north of Wenatchee. To reach the hatchery, turn west from Highway 97 and follow signs which direct you to the hatchery. The hatchery is open from 7:30 am to 4:00. The best time to visit is in late summer and early fall when the adult fish are spawning.
Location:
6970 Entiat River Road, Entiat Washington 98822
Telephone
509-784-1131 Fax 509-784-2964
Other Wildlife Viewing nearby:
(Wenatchee) Asplund's Outdoor Recreational Sports
(Chelan) Back-Country Adventure Rentals
(Chelan) Chelan Fish Hatchery
(Entiat) Entiat National Fish Hatchery
(Chelan) Graybill's Guide Service
(Leavenworth) Icicle Outfitters and Guides
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04/19 Coming to The Entiat area
Apple Blossom Festival Wenatchee WA April1-May5 A delicious part of the Apple Blossom Festival is the Washington State Apple Blossom Festival Food Fair.
Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest Leavenworth WA May16-19 Learn about the wide variety of migratory birds that come here for a brief, but important part of their year: the breeding season. Hear the songs sung only during the breeding season.
Bellevue Strawberry Festival Bellevue WA June22-23 Entertainment, an auto show, vendors, food, and family fun are all highly visible parts of the festivities.
Issaquah Salmon Days Festival Issaquah WA October5-6 Celebrating the amazing return of the salmon each Fall to our Pacific Northwest lakes, streams and historic downtown hatchery.
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