Macaulay Salmon Hatchery
A working salmon hatchery 3 miles from downtown, with a fish ladder full of returning salmon in midsummer and an aquarium of local sea life.
By Greg Peters, editor · Updated October 2026
A working salmon hatchery 3 miles from downtown, with a fish ladder full of returning salmon in midsummer and an aquarium of local sea life.
Highlights
- Fish ladder full of returning salmon in midsummer
- Aquarium tanks and a smolt tank showing juvenile salmon
- Allow at least 45 minutes; drip coffee comes with admission
Facts checked October 18, 2026 with dipac.net, dipac.net, dipac.net. Hours and prices change, so confirm before you go.
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