Winthrop National Fish Hatchery

05/24/2026

03/04/2026

Take a look at how local learning and community centers are helping raise the next generation of salmon—and inspiring future conservationists along the way.

Read more here: https://www.fws.gov/story/2026-03/community-salmon-tanks-salmon-beyond-hatchery

02/18/2026

02/17/2026

Come join us as a Maintenance Fellow through the Maintenance and Infrastructure Fellowship Program (MIFP) at Winthrop National Fish Hatchery! Gain hands-on experience in maintenance, project management, and leadership.

Dates: 26 weeks (full-time), starting June 2026
Benefits: Weekly living allowance ($800/week), health insurance option, Public Lands Corps hiring eligibility and more!

If you’re 18–30 years old (or up to 35 for veterans), have a high school diploma/GED, and want to launch a career in the trades with the federal government, this is your chance!
Apply Now:

Join us. Do work that matters! In partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, MobilizeGreen seeks conservation-minded Maintenance Fellows who want a career opportunity in one or more of the trades with the federal government. Through its partnership with the US Fish & Wildlife Service (...

02/14/2026

How do salmon show their love?

Valentine’s Day might be a little too commercial for them. They don’t send chocolates or flowers—but their love story is one worth learning from.

💌 Build a redd: A salmon’s love nest is called a “redd.” They carefully craft it in clean gravel—then the magic begins.
💌 Long-distance romance: Salmon migrate hundreds of miles up rivers and streams to return to their home waters.
💌 True devotion: After spawning, salmon give everything—including their life—for the next generation. Now that’s selfless love!

12/30/2025

We are so egg-cited to partner with the Winthrop Public Library on a salmon tank at the library! We added some Coho eggs to the tank this morning. Be sure to stop by throughout the next few months to watch the baby salmon develop and grow!

USFWS Photo/Sara Reese

12/18/2025

🎣 Attention Anglers! Big News for 2026 Fishing Season 🎣
Starting January 1, 2026, anyone fishing for salmon or steelhead in the Columbia River and many of its Washington tributaries will need a Columbia River Salmon and Steelhead Endorsement (CRSSE) in addition to a regular fishing license.

✅ Who needs it?
All anglers age 15 and older targeting salmon or steelhead in these waters.
✅ Cost:
$8.75 for anglers 16+
$7.10 for 15-year-olds and seniors (70+)
✅ Where to get it:
Online at WDFW
By phone: 360-902-2464
At over 600 license vendors statewide

✅ Important:
You’ll need both the CRSSE and a Catch Record Card (CRC) when fishing for salmon or steelhead.
💡 Why the change?
The Washington Legislature reinstated this endorsement to help fund Columbia River fisheries and maintain recreational fishing opportunities.
📍 Where is it required?
More than 50 rivers, lakes, and waters connected to the Columbia River, including the Yakima, Wenatchee, Klickitat, Methow, and Grande Ronde Rivers.

👉 Learn more and see the full list of waters here: wdfw.wa.gov/licenses/fishing/crss-endorsement
Let’s keep our fisheries strong and sustainable! Share this post to spread the word. 🐟

USFWS Photo

12/17/2025

We're hiring! Join our team and assist with fish culture and hatchery operations in beautiful Winthrop, Washington. This position is offered through the Student Conservation Association. Candidates will be reviewed in January, so apply now!

Dates: March 2 - November 20, 2026
Location: Winthrop National Fish Hatchery

Learn more and apply here: https://myjobs.adp.com/scacareers/cx/job-listing?keyword=00801787

12/16/2025

Looking for a meaningful way to spend your summer in the Methow Valley? Become a Volunteer Camp Host at Winthrop National Fish Hatchery! This position offers:

- Free RV site with hookups
- Opportunities to support hatchery operations and visitor services
- A peaceful setting to explore the Methow Valley

Dates: May 1 – September 30, 2026

Learn more and apply here: https://www.volunteer.gov/s/volunteer-opportunity/a09SJ00000Jnt5FYAR/2026-winthrop-national-fish-hatchery-host