Feather River Hatchery.
Successful steelhead angler!
Feather River Hatchery raises Chinook salmon and steelhead along the Feather River, just below Lake Oroville. An underwater viewing window displays migrating salmon or steelhead during the approximate dates of mid-September through June. Visitors will enjoy their time at Feather River Hatchery any time of year and great fishing is available on Lake Oroville and several nearby rivers.
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Location: 5 Table Mountain Boulevard, Oroville, CA 95965
Hours: Open 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Contact: (530) 538-2222, featherRiver@wildlife.ca.gov
Directions: From Highway 70, take the Grand Avenue / Nelson Avenue exit. Continue east on Grand Avenue. Make a right turn onto Table Mountain Boulevard and continue S/B down the hill toward the river. The entrances to the hatchery are just before you cross over the river. MAP(opens in new tab)
The Feather River Fish Hatchery is divided into 2 sections. The fish barrier dam, observation platform and underwater viewing are located on the east side of Table Mountain Boulevard. The underwater viewing windows are best for viewing fish from mid-September through June. The spawning room, hatchery and rearing ponds are located on the west side of Table Mountain Boulevard. Salmon spawning operations can be observed Monday through Friday beginning mid-September until mid-November. Steelhead spawning can be observed mid-December through mid-February. Fish are present in the rearing ponds all year.
The annual Oroville Salmon Festival(opens in new tab) is held on the 4th Saturday of September at the Feather River Fish Hatchery and downtown Oroville.
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