Visited here as a second choice activity for the day and were pleased to be able to do so. When you see 'fish hatchery' you automatically think there's not much to see or do except look at some different sizes of fish in concrete breeding/growing ponds. Not the case here. While there are plenty of the ponds you'd expect there are also other things to see and do. A small museum onsite provides information about the fish hatchery itself which was once two separate hatcheries (one for trout the other for sturgeon). There are also some great taxidermied animal displays that are great for the kids and adults alike.

Visit the great clean restrooms next door if you need them. Then wander across the
drive and check out the huge trout in one pond and the even bigger sturgeon in the
other. A grassy area with a creek running through it and a small bridge are a lovely spot to rest your feet and take in the sun or have a picnic. Further in the hatchery, up the hill, you'll find more ponds. We enjoyed watching a kingfisher (bird) pluck his morning meal from the bonds deftly and then kill each small fish before eating it. There are a number of other displays including some live birds and a totem pole. A small putt-putt type area is there as well for entertainment. My favorite activity by far was walking the interpretive trail. This trail is well marked and takes you into the wooded area between the hatchery and the river. Great signage along the way points out different types of flora and trees. Take a stroll here if you have time. (Not ADA compliant, not paved or graveled, not level. Be sure to wear good walking shoes, or preferably hiking boots)