Can you reserve a site at Makah National Fish Hatchery?

No. Makah National Fish Hatchery is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Makah National Fish Hatchery

Facility · Washington ·

Managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service

Makah Indian Reservation (D2)

67 ft
Elevation

Makah National Fish Hatchery exists as a joint venture between the Service and Makah Indian Nation for the continued enhancement of Pacific salmon along Washington State's northwest coast. This program grew out of the need to restore and enhance fish runs due to surface water degradation and habitat loss created by timber harvest and human population growth and development. The hatchery is located on tribal land, with Olympic National Park’s picturesque Shi Shi beach and Hobuck Beach nearby. The hatchery annually raises and releases more than 1.7 million fall Chinook salmon, coho salmon, and winter steelhead, and allows on-site fishing with a tribal angling permit.

Getting there

Located on the Sooes River about 8 miles south of Neah Bay. Follow the signs to the hatchery.

48.28330, -124.65000 · 48°16'59.9"N 124°39'0.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 69°F in Aug, down to 47°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	48	49	51	55	60	63	68	69	67	59	51	47
Low °F	36	35	37	39	43	48	51	51	48	42	38	35
Precip in	15.6	9.7	11.8	8.1	4.3	3.3	1.6	2.6	4.6	10.7	15.3	13.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 24.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Makah National Fish Hatchery

Can you reserve a site at Makah National Fish Hatchery?: No. Makah National Fish Hatchery is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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