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Dworshak National Fish Hatchery

Mailing Address
P.O. Box 18
Ahsahka, ID 83520

Street Address
4147 Ahsahka Rd.
Ahsahka, ID 83520

  • Phone: (208) 476-4591
  • Fax: (208) 476-3252
Nearest City: Orofino
Location: North Central Idaho, 43 mi. E. of Lewiston, 3 mi. W. of Orofino
Directions: Hwy. 12 to Orofino, cross bridge, turn left on Hwy. 7 and continue for about 3 mi., turn left then immediate right into main visitor parking lot.

Information

Operated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, this hatchery is located where the North Fork and main Clearwater Rivers meet. Dworshak produces 2.5 million steelhead trout and one million spring chinook salmon annually. A self-guided tour is available seven days a week during daylight hours. Guided tours are from Memorial Day to Labor Day on Saturdays at 10am and 2 pm. Call ahead to book a tour for large groups or schools on weekdays. Brochures and maps available in the parking lot kiosk and main lobby. An annual Kid's Fishing Day is held on the 2nd Friday in June near the Hatchery. Spawning of spring Chinook salmon can be viewed on Tuesdays from late August to September. Spawning of Steelhead can be viewed on Tuesdays from February to May. Please call for exact dates and times.

Season: All Year
Hours: Office hours Mon.-Fri., 7:30am-4pm; Closed major holidays; Grounds open daily during daylight hours

Fees: Free

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