Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery - Hatchery Building

Fingerlings and full grown salmon

Even though the main building was closed, we were able to go see the fingerling salmon, the adult salmon, and some wild salmon in the river. There was a board at the start of the trail with pamphlets ...

Fingerlings and full grown salmon

Even though the main building was closed, we were able to go see the fingerling salmon, the adult salmon, and some wild salmon in the river. There was a board at the start of the trail with pamphlets ...

Meh…

Ok, in fairness. I came to visit in August.. So it’s not like I was expecting to see tons of fish. But the place is surrounded by gates. The staff just looks at you then keeps walking. We finally got...

Meh…

Ok, in fairness. I came to visit in August.. So it’s not like I was expecting to see tons of fish. But the place is surrounded by gates. The staff just looks at you then keeps walking. We finally got...

Fun visit

Interesting to see the hatchlings and mature salmon returning. Never know what you'll see on any given day. some easy to moderate hikes around the area. Good way to spend part of a day.