Visit ODFW Hatcheries

Oregon's 33 hatcheries produce about 40 million fish annually and you can visit them. They offer the chance to see fish – from eggs to brooders – and an opportunity to learn how they are raised. Oregon's hatcheries are important for anglers and the public because they directly provide fish for angling, help rebuild native fish populations, and offer educational programs. They are also vital to supporting the cultural heritage of Tribes. Hatcheries offer great wildlife viewing, interpretive displays and some provide boating and angling access.

Did you know that ODFW rears 10 species of fish including steelhead/rainbow trout, brook trout, brown trout, cutthroat trout, tiger trout, Chinook, coho, sockeye, chum and kokanee? Combined, these fisheries bring hundreds of millions of dollars annually to Oregon's economy. 

Check out the visitors' guides for more information and to find the hatchery nearest you.

Learn more about Oregon hatchery management and explore what is being done to chart a sustainable future for hatcheries.