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Although most hatchery lands and outdoor spaces have remained open for the public to enjoy, we ask that you do the following if you visit one of our facilities:
- • Check local conditions on this website and call ahead for current information. Operations vary based on local public health conditions.
- • Face masks are required in all federal buildings and on all federal lands.
- • Maintain a safe distance between yourself and other groups.
- • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
- • Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze.
- • Most importantly, stay home if you feel sick.
Learn more about the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Coronavirus Response.
Quinault National Fish Hatchery remains closed to visitors at this time. We will work quickly to restore visitation when:
Features
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Invasive Zebra Mussels Found in Aquarium Supplies
ALERT! Invasive zebra mussels were recently found in "moss balls,” an aquarium plant sold at aquarium and pet supply stores.
DO NOT DUMP THEM! Follow these Disposal Instructions to keep our waterways safe. -
It's moving day at Quinault National Fish Hatchery!
We have had the Quinault Indian Nation's (Nation) Salmon River steelhead on station for about nine months and it’s time for them to go back the tribe's facilities!
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Stock Exchange: Sustained Collaboration Produces Healthier Fish
What do you get when two hatchery programs combine forces?
what's happening at the hatchery
Fry are Being Ponded!
The adult return is about over and eggs are hatching. We will be putting new fry out regularly through March. Stop by to see the new babies in the raceways and tanks.
Releases are scheduled to begin ealrly April. Stop in to see the smolts heading out to sea.
Stop on in to see the visitor center and and what else is going on! Call 360-288-2508 for more information.
Hope to see you here!
Recent Fish Returns
As of January 22, 2020, 4,531 adult Chum have returned to Quinault NFH.
As of January 22, 2020, 574 adult Winter Steelhead have returned to Quinault NFH.
As of January 22, 2020, 3,214 jacks and 6,656 adult Coho have returned to Quinault NFH.
Fisheries In the news
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August 20, 2020 - (Peninsula Daily News) Hatchery coho offering options in Quilcene
July 3, 2019 - (Daily Record) Fish biologists ask recreators not to build rock dams in local rivers
July 31, 2018 - Fall salmon seasons kick off Aug. 1 with mixed forecasts (Oregon DFW)
July 6, 2018 - (Tribal Tribune) CTFW utilize beavers in Methow salmon recovery work
March 30, 2018 - Idaho summer chinook fishing may heat up
A hatchery in a rainforest
Quinault National Fish Hatchery is nestled into the rainforest near Olympic National Park. In the park's valleys are some of the largest remnants of ancient forests left in the country.
