Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery

The Icicle Creek Nature Trail is open to visitors spring through fall. The one mile paved loop trail features frequent benches for resting and bird watching, interesting interpretive signs about nature and the local wildlife, and access a picnic shelter on the banks of Icicle Creek. The...

The hatchery has many areas that are good for biking. Road bikes can access the paved areas near the hatchery buildings and fishing ponds, while hybrid and mountain bikes are more suitable for the hatchery trails. Remember to practice safety, keep an eye out for vehicles in the paved areas and...

Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery is an excellent location to spot a variety of birds year round. The hatchery is a proud partner of the Leavenworth Spring Bird Fest, and every May many Bird Fest field trips visit the hatchery.  

In 2018 local neighbors helped purchase...

The Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery public boat launch on Icicle Creek can be accessed from the gate off of East Leavenworth Road. The boat launch is only open at certain times of the year, usually coinciding with a fishery. 

Please help us keep this boat launch open and...

During the winter, the Leavenworth Outdoor Sports Club grooms cross-country ski and snowshoe trails at Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery. The Icicle River trails can be accessed from the parking area near the southern end off the hatchery property at 7505 CYO Road, Leavenworth,...

2015 was the 75th anniversary of the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery! The hatchery was authorized in 1937 and built from 1939-1940. It was at that time the largest salmon hatchery in the world! We currently raise 1.2 million juvenile spring Chinook salmon every year, releasing them into...

Dogs are welcome on the grounds and trails at Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery, where there are many excellent trails and spaces for walking your dog. All must be kept on leash AND under their owner's control at all times. This is for the safety of your pet, the...

Many different environmental education events and programs take place at Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery throughout the year.

Our largest and most beloved event is the Wenatchee River Salmon Festival, a three-day natural resource education event held every fall at the hatchery...

There are always fish to view on-site at Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery!

Depending on the time of year, you can see salmon eggs, sac-fry, or fry in our nursery (September-March), fry or fingerlings in the outside raceways (April-March), or adults that have returned from the ocean in...

We raise and release juvenile spring Chinook and coho salmon, which supports sport and tribal fisheries on Icicle Creek. The sport fishing (Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife license) area and the tribal fishing (Colville Confederated Tribes and Yakama Nation) area can be...

Six miles of trails provide easy hiking opportunities. Follow the interpretive signs along the 1-mile Icicle Creek Nature Trail and learn about the wildlife near the river. This trail is mostly paved and has many benches along the way for resting and enjoying the scenery. Other trails head...

Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery is a great place to go horseback riding. The trails are fairly wide with good visibility and relatively few hazards, making this is an excellent place for young or beginner riders. During summer months, Icicle Outfitters offers guided horseback rides...

The hatchery offers beautiful scenery and wildlife for visitors to draw and paint. Views of Icicle Creek, ponderosa pine forest, open meadows, historic buildings and ponds, and surrounding hills and mountains add to the visual beauty of the hatchery.

The hatchery offers beautiful scenery and wildlife for visitors to photograph. Views of Icicle Creek, ponderosa pine forest, open meadows, historic buildings and ponds, and surrounding hills and mountains add to the visual beauty of the hatchery.