Features
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Notice
During the current public health emergency, when possible, national fish hatcheries will remain open to the public. However facility resources and events may be limited. Check FWS Coronavirus Response page and call for local conditions.
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Fishing Drano Lake
Drano Lake is very popular with anglers. Check fishing regulations on the WA Department of Fish and Wildlife's website or pamphlet.
https://wdfw.wa.gov/sites/default/files/publications/01998/wdfw01998.pdf
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Giving a Helping Hand to Pollinators
Pollinator sightings have increased since we planted native flowering plants and created homes for Mason bees. Butterflies, bees and flies abound!
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We are pleased to have new RV volunteers this season!
Karl and Judith will be joining us for April and May this season as new RV hatchery hosts!
Orlanda_John@fws.gov or message us on Facebook at Little White Salmon National Fish Hatchery (official page)
what's happening at the hatchery
Proposed Hunting Plan: Public Comment Period Open March 16-April 16, 2020
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is proposing to open hunting opportunities for big game and upland game on the Little White Salmon National Fish Hatchery (NFH or hatchery) in accordance with the State of Washington hunting regulations and the Little White Salmon NFH Hunting Plan.
We are seeking public comments on the Draft Hunting Plan and the Draft Environmental Assessment for Hunting at Little White Salmon National Fish Hatchery.
Recent Little White Salmon Fish Returns
As of November 07, 2019, approximately 13,461 adult Upriver Bright Fall Chinook have returned to Little White Salmon Fish Ladder.
Fisheries In the news
Fishing on or near the hatchery
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NEW Hatchery Fishing Plan Identifies On-Hatchery Opportunities for Recreational Fishing (Read More)
Other Resources
WDFW Weekender Report
- Fish Washington Mobile App
State of Washington Fishing Rules & Regulations...
Did You Know? Lewis and Clark
Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery made camp on Drano Lake on October 29, 1805. Clark wrote that Drano Lake was filled with a “great number” of tundra swans. The swans were likely feeding on Wapato, a plant that grows in the water. Wapato tubers were a valuable food for the Chinook people as well.
