24: Why Every Angler Should Visit a Fish Hatchery + Bonneville Dam Tour
Update: 2025-07-08
Description
In this episode of Fishing for a Reason, Jamie and Scott share their exciting visit to the Bonneville Fish Hatchery and Dam along the Columbia River in Oregon. This spontaneous road trip detour turned into a full-day educational experience, featuring massive sturgeon, powerful hydroelectric turbines, and insights into fish conservation and hatchery operations. If you've ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a hatchery — from spawning techniques to how millions of salmon and steelhead are raised — this episode is a must-listen.
🎯 What Listeners Will Learn:
- Why visiting fish hatcheries can deepen your appreciation for fishing and conservation
- The importance of hatcheries in salmon recovery
- Step-by-step breakdown of the spawning and hatchery process
- The species raised at Bonneville (including Coho, Chinook, and steelhead) and how they're distributed
- Why August is the best month to visit if you want to see big kings
- Recommendations for other Pacific Northwest hatcheries to visit
Resources & Links Mentioned:
- Bonneville Fish Hatchery Info
- Find a hatchery - WDFW
🧠 Salmon School Enrollment (limited spots): Email support@anglersunlimited.co with subject line Salmon School to secure yours.
Comments
In Channel
Download from Google Play
Download from App Store
United States00:00
00:00
x
