Winthrop National Fish Hatchery

Facility · Washington ·

Managed by the Fish and Wildlife Service

1,895 ft
Elevation
Construction of the Winthrop National Fish Hatchery occurred between 1940 and 1942. The hatchery is one of the fish mitigation facilities for Grand Coulee Dam. Today, Winthrop National Fish Hatchery raises steelhead, spring Chinook, and coho salmon for release into the Methow River. Innovative programs with partners seek new ways of improving hatchery methods and results and improving aquatic habitat. Salmon and steelhead must travel 574 river miles between the hatchery and the Pacific Ocean.

Getting there

As you drive through Winthrop on State Highway 20, look for Twin Lakes Road on the east end of town and follow the signs to the fish hatchery. Welcome!

48.46670, -120.18330 · 48°28'0.1"N 120°10'59.9"W

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Typical weather

Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 29°F in Dec.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F303850617177868677614129
Low °F151825324046514941322515
Precip in2.11.31.20.81.11.10.70.50.51.42.02.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.6 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 Winthrop National Fish Hatchery

Can you reserve a site at Winthrop National Fish Hatchery?
No. Winthrop 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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