Washington will close hatchery that produces thousands of steelhead

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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 the state Department of Fish and Wildlife begins the three-year process of closing the facility.

https://washingtonstatestandard.com/2025/10/20/washington-will-close-hatchery-that-produces-thousands-of-steelhead/