The ODFW Visitors' Guide
Northwest Region
Grant's Getaways, Visitor Friendly Hatcheries Video
Best time to visit: Late September - January.
Fish raised: Coho and fall chinook salmon, steelhead and rainbow trout.
What to see and do
At the hatchery: Spawning activity and adult fish viewing are available October - February. A covered indoor display provides information. Access to a fishing platform for steelhead and salmon angling is available for those with a Wheelchair License, Blind Angler's License, Disabled War Veteran Angling License, or Permanent Disabilities Permit.
Nearby: Nehalem Hatchery is located between Nehalem Bay State Park and Saddle Mt State Park. Umbrella Falls viewed from the hatchery property after taking a 1/8 the of a mile hike down a wooded trail. Fishing for the following species is available during authorized seasons when fish are present from the hatchery property. Winter Steelhead, Coho, Fall Chinook, Cutthroat Trout.
Directions
From Hwy. 26: Take Hwy. 53. The hatchery is located at milepost 8.
From Hwy. 101: Take Hwy. 53. Proceed 11 miles to the hatchery.
Address and Phone
Nehalem Hatchery
36751 Fish Hatchery Lane
Nehalem, OR 97131
(503) 368-6828
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