The ODFW Visitors' Guide
Northwest Region
Gnat Creek Hatchery is an easy drive toward Oregon’s coast on Highway 30 and a visitor-friendly place for the entire family. With lots to do, located on beautiful Gnat Creek and tucked away amid the rainforest, this is a worthwhile stop on the way to the coast.
Best time to visit: All year. March - August for fishing.
Fish raised: Spring chinook salmon and steelhead.
What to see and do
At the hatchery: The Hatchery is open to visitors daily from 7:30 a.m. to dusk, including a show pond with large rainbow trout and sturgeon in addition to a fish food station for the public. An informational kiosk and picnic areas are available for visitor use. Spring chinook and winter steelhead fill the fish raceways at Gnat Creek Hatchery. The hatchery is also the home of a cutting-edge oxygen supplementation system that will increase productivity of hatchery fish and therefore enhance the local recreational fishing opportunities.
For visitors who want more than a day trip to explore the hatchery and adjacent Clatsop State Forest, Gnat Creek trail leads to a popular campground that is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Nearby: Bradley State Scenic Viewpoint and Lewis and Clark National Wildlife Refuge are nearby. Disabled-accessible restrooms are available at a nearby wayside.
Fishing, Trails, Wildlife Viewing and Group Visits
Directions
The hatchery is located 18 miles east of Astoria on Hwy. 30.
Address and Phone
Gnat Creek Hatchery
92645 Gnat Hatchery Road
Clatskanie, OR 97016
(503) 455-2234
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