The ODFW Visitors' Guide

Southwest Region

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Cole M. Rivers Hatchery

Best time to visit: March - October

Fish raised: Rainbow trout, coho, spring and fall chinook salmon, and summer and winter steelhead

What to see and do

At the hatchery: Cole M. Rivers Hatchery offers an observation deck overlooking a collection pond and adult chinook salmon holding ponds. A viewing room overlooks the spawning area. Display ponds feature trout and steelhead. Anglers may fish at the popular Hatchery Hole for coho and chinook during authorized seasons.

Nearby: Casey State Park offers day-use-only picnic and boating facilities.

Photos: Photos of Cole M. Rivers Hatchery

Directions

Take Hwy. 62 from Medford toward Crater Lake National Park to milepost 29 at Casey State Park. Turn north on Takelma Drive. Travel 3/4 mile to Cole M. Rivers Drive. Turn right and follow the road across the Rogue River to the hatchery, located on the east side of the Rogue River.

Address and Phone

Cole M. Rivers Hatchery
200 Cole M. Rivers Drive
Trail, OR 97541
(541) 878-2235

Wildlife
Birds of prey	Wading birds	Waterfowl	Fish
Facilities
Boat ramp	Small boats	Camp host	Fishing
Handicap accessible	Trails	Restroom

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