Abernathy
Longview, WA 98632-9764
Plan Your Visit
The Abernathy Fish Technology Center's offices are open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mondays through Fridays. Fishing is not allowed at the Center, however, the Center owns a 12-acre tract of land where fishing is allowed. This tract of land is approximately 3.5 miles up Abernathy Creek Road from the juncture of the road and State Route 4, or just 9/10ths of a mile up from the Center's main facility. It is marked and located on the right hand side of the road with a graveled parking for two cars and a turnaround. Bank fishing access is allowed along both banks of the creek. Anglers may fish for Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, Steelhead trout, Rainbow trout, Cutthroat trout, and other cool water fish in accordance with Washington Department Fish and Wildlife regulations. A current Washington fishing license is required. This tract of land is accessible 24 hours a day. Pets are welcome, but must be under control at all times. Camping, overnight use, and fires are prohibited.
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Abernathy FTC was built to mitigate for the impacts of Bonneville Dam on Pacific salmon. Today, Abernathy FTC has three research units: Conservation Genetics, Nutrition & Physiology, and Quantitative Ecology & Technology, that conduct applied studies and provide technical assistance and expertise to internal and external partners and stakeholders. These programs provide technical expertise to assist in conservation, mitigation, Tribal trust responsibilities, restoration, and recovery efforts for fishery resources. This is accomplished through the development and evaluation of new methods, concepts, and systems, as well as the application of existing methods and concepts to emerging issues. All of Abernathy FTC's research involves collaborations with various partners: other FWS offices and resource programs as well as various external partners (other federal agencies, state agencies, Tribal governments, and non-governmental organizations).
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Abernathy FTC was built to mitigate for the impacts of Bonneville Dam on Pacific salmon. Today, Abernathy FTC has three research units: Conservation Genetics, Nutrition & Physiology, and Quantitative Ecology & Technology, that conduct applied studies and provide technical assistance and expertise to internal and external partners and stakeholders. These programs provide technical expertise to assist in conservation, mitigation, Tribal trust responsibilities, restoration, and recovery efforts for fishery resources. This is accomplished through the development and evaluation of new methods, concepts, and systems, as well as the application of existing methods and concepts to emerging issues. All of Abernathy FTC's research involves collaborations with various partners: other FWS offices and resource programs as well as various external partners (other federal agencies, state agencies, Tribal governments, and non-governmental organizations). For more information, download the Abernathy FTC Fact Sheet.