Visit Us!Winthrop National Fish Hatchery, located along the Methow River, is a scenic place to have a picnic, watch wildlife, and learn about the salmon life cycle. There are many activities to enjoy throughout the year, including a tour of the hatchery, feeding trout in the fishing pond, or attending our kids fishing day. It may surprise you to find that visiting a hatchery may be exciting, informative and beautiful. Below are some ideas to help you plan your trip. Tour of the Hatchery Our visitor center hours are from 8:00am to 4:00pm each day. The hatchery is closed on Christmas day. Tours to the public are self-guided. You can talk to our hatchery staff to learn more about what they do, learn about fish species raised, and see thousands of young salmon in raceways and ponds. We are pleased to offer guided tours for larger groups who call at least two weeks in advance. Please call 509-996-2424 or email us with your request. Please include a date, time, number of people expected, and general age of participants (5th grade, family reunion, College biology students, retirement facility, etc.). Tours are selected on a first come, first served basis. Pets must be on a leash. Kids Fishing DayEvery summer we host the very popular Kids Fishing Day . This event is held on the second Saturday in June. Across the country, fishing day events celebrate National Boating and Fishing Week with opportunities for young anglers to catch fish and learn about one of America's favorite recreational past times. Families come to the hatchery between 10 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to enjoy fishing for rainbow trout and learn about nature. We set up a Passport to Fishing program where kids visit individual learning stations teaching them about fish habitat, fishing and boating safety, and more. Bring your own pole if you have one, or borrow one of the several rod and reel sets we provide. Fishing Day has a one fish limit for each young child.Call us at 509-996-2424 for more information.
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Visitors are always welcome to tour our beautiful hatchery in the north Cascade Mountains.
Take a Nature Walk and Observe Wildlife





