Makah
Neah Bay, WA 98357
Plan Your Visit
Located in beautiful Neah Bay, Washington, Makah National Fish Hatchery is a popular tourist destination in the area. Our self-guided visitor center provides an interior tour of the facility and features engaging media to explain hatchery operations and the cultural relevance.
There are no designated trails on the property, but you're welcome to walk around the facility to see the fish ponds, fish ladder, fish weir, and Tsoo-Yess River.
Activities
Services
The Makah National Fish Hatchery has released over 92 million young salmon and trout into the Tsoo-Yess River since 1981. The fish we raise and release provide a resource for Makah subsistence fishing and cultural practices as well as local commercial and recreational anglers.
Our hatchery also serves as an educational and experiential resource for the local community and beyond. We host and support local events as well as provide educational programming, classroom visits, and tours for local schools. You're welcome to tour the hatchery grounds and our self-guided visitor center. Guided tours can be arranged based on staff availability. Call (360) 645-2521 to check availability and schedule.
About
The Makah National Fish Hatchery, established in 1981 on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, works in partnership with the Makah Indian Tribe to restore salmon populations. The facility raises approximately three million Chinook salmon, coho salmon, and winter steelhead annually for release into the Tsoo-Yess River. These efforts support U.S. treaty obligations to protect critical cultural and economic resources for the community.