Washington Will Close Skamania Hatchery that Produces Thousands of Steelhead

Wash. to close Skamania Hatchery

There will soon be fewer steelhead released into Washington's waters due to the impending closure of Skamania Hatchery.

Washington will close hatchery that produces thousands of steelhead

There will soon be fewer steelhead released into Washington’s waters due to the impending closure of Skamania Hatchery. Located in Washougal, the hatchery produces summer and winter steelhead that are released into Southwest Washington rivers for recreational fishing. The hatchery produces 331,000 steelhead per year, according to the state Department of Fish and Wildlife. Operations at Skamania Hatchery will begin to slow over the next year, as …

Washington will close Skamania Hatchery that produces thousands of steelhead

There will soon be fewer steelhead released into Washington’s waters due to the impending closure of Skamania Hatchery.