Visit Carson National Fish Hatchery
Carson National Fish Hatchery is located in the heart of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, approximately 60 miles east of Portland, Oregon, in Washington State.
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Hours of Operation
We are open to the public 7:30 am - 4:00 pm daily.
Visitors to the hatchery are encouraged to take their time when visiting the hatchery. Visitors are free to tour the facility and meet the hatchery staff. Tour groups of all sizes are welcome at any time; large groups are encouraged to schedule a visit by calling the hatchery office (509) 427-5905.
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Driving Directions
The hatchery is at the confluence of Tyee Creek and the Wind River 14 miles north of the Columbia River; about 60 miles east of Vancouver, WA. To visit the hatchery, turn north off State Highway 14 at the Wind River Highway (about 3 miles east of Stevenson, WA) and go 14 miles. The hatchery is on your left.
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Contact Us
14041 Wind River Highway
Carson, WA 98610
Phone 509-427-5905
Email: larry_zeigenfuss@fws.gov
Did You Know? High Returns...
Carson NFH has one of the highest adult salmon return rates in the U.S.! This is in part due to Shipherd Falls fishway, a fish ladder that allows the salmon to navigate upstream past the imposing waterfall.
