Quilcene National Fish Hatchery

About Quilcene National Fish Hatchery

Quilcene National Fish Hatchery's salmon programs are managed in partnership with five local tribes (the Skokomish, Jamestown S'Klallam, Port Gamble S'Klallam, Lower Elwha Klallam, the Suquamish, and Point No Point Treaty Council Tribes) and the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife. Located on Washington’s Hood Canal, the hatchery releases or transfers more than 1.1 million fish and eggs each year to support tribal, sport, and commercial angling. A trail from the hatchery allows anglers fishing access to the Big Quilcene River.

How to Get There

Quilcene National Fish Hatchery lies in a narrow valley on the east side of Washington's Olympic Peninsula, just off Highway 101, two miles south of Quilcene, at the confluence of the Big Quilcene River and Penny Creek.

Plan Your Visit to Quilcene National Fish Hatchery

Heading to Quilcene National Fish Hatchery? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)