13 Best Places to See Salmon Spawning Around Seattle, the Eastside and South Sound
Photo:
Salmon jumping in Issaquah Creek. Photo: iStock
Issaquah Salmon Hatchery, Issaquah
The Issaquah Salmon Hatchery on Issaquah Creek offers creekside viewing along with glass windows into the fish ladders and interactive displays. You can also try to see the fish from the bridge over Issaquah Creek that’s just a stone’s throw from the hatchery. Visitors can spot Chinook and sockeye pass through in September and October. Coho follow in November. Guided, as well as self-guided audio tours are both available. You can plan ahead or book a tour by emailing education@issaquahfish.org at least one week in advance of your preferred dates.
Location: Issaquah Hatchery, 125 W. Sunset Way, Issaquah
When to see salmon: October through November
Next stop: Piper’s Creek
