Hatcheries have long played an important role in supporting recreational, commercial, and international fisheries, as well as in meeting our Tribal Trust responsibilities, and continue to do so today. However, with the decline and endangerment of many native species, Pacific Region hatcheries must now also play an important role in supporting the restoration and recovery of these species.

Salmon remain the focus of most of our hatchery efforts in the Pacific Region, though we also work with other anadromous and resident species as well. Comprehensive hatchery management planning will, with the help of our partners, ensure that the operations of our hatcheries and the fish they produce will help, not harm, our native species and environments and thus continue a legacy of fish and fishing for all to enjoy