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Deer Mountain Hatchery and Eagle Center

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Tens of thousands of king and coho (silver) salmon are raised at this unfussy hatchery on Ketchikan Creek. Midsummer visitors can view natural spawning in the creek by pink and chum salmon as well as workers collecting and fertilizing the salmon eggs for the hatchery. Check out the video detailing the fascinating life cycle of salmon. Owned by the Ketchikan Indian Corporation, the hatchery has exhibits on traditional native fishing. Also here is a nesting pair of injured bald eagles. Although unable to fly, they will catch salmon that swim into their enclosure.

  • Cost: $9
  • Open: Early May-Sept., daily 8-4:30
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