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Hayspur Fish Hatchery

Bellevue, Idaho · Family Attractions, Museums & Learning, Zoos & Animals

Hayspur Fish Hatchery near Bellevue offers fish viewing, an on-site campground and family fishing at Gavers Lagoon.

Admission
Free hatchery visits; confirm camping arrangements separately
Hours
Daily hatchery viewing, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Parking
Parking arrangements need confirmation
Restrooms
Current availability needs confirmation
Access
Accessible fishing opportunity at Gavers Lagoon; confirm specific routes
Setting
Outdoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • 🐟 Historic trout hatchery
  • 👀 Designated fish-viewing areas
  • 🎣 Gavers Lagoon
  • 🏕️ Public campground
  • 🎓 Advance-arranged group tours

💡 Good to Know

  • Arrange group tours at 208-788-2847. Stay within the hatchery’s designated visitor areas.
  • Gavers Lagoon is designed for children and anglers with disabilities. Check current fishing rules and campground conditions before a fishing or overnight visit.

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Listing review date: 2026-10-15

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Hagerman National Fish Hatchery

Hagerman, Idaho · Family Attractions, Museums & Learning, Zoos & Animals

Hagerman National Fish Hatchery raises steelhead for the Salmon River system and welcomes visitors in designated public areas.

Admission
Free
Hours
Daily, 7 a.m.–3 p.m.
Parking
Parking arrangements need confirmation
Restrooms
Current availability needs confirmation
Access
Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting
Both

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • 🐟 Steelhead-rearing facility
  • 👀 Designated hatchery viewing
  • 🎓 Advance-arranged group tours

💡 Good to Know

  • The entrance is at 3059 National Fish Hatchery Road. This facility is separate from the state Hagerman Fish Hatchery farther downstream.
  • Arrange large-group tours in advance at 208-837-4896 and follow posted visitor boundaries.

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Listing review date: 2026-10-15

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Hagerman Fish Hatchery

Hagerman, Idaho · Family Attractions, Museums & Learning, Zoos & Animals

Hagerman Fish Hatchery raises rainbow trout and other fish for Idaho waters, with designated viewing areas for visitors.

Admission
Free
Hours
Daily, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Parking
Parking arrangements need confirmation
Restrooms
Current availability needs confirmation
Access
Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting
Both

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • 🐟 Fish-rearing areas
  • 👀 Hatchery viewing
  • 🎓 Advance-arranged group tours
  • 🌿 Hagerman Wildlife Management Area nearby

💡 Good to Know

  • This is the state hatchery at 1060 State Fish Hatchery Road. Hagerman National Fish Hatchery is a separate facility with different hours.
  • Stay in designated visitor areas. Arrange group tours in advance at 208-837-4892.

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Listing review date: 2026-10-15

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Cabinet Gorge Fish Hatchery

Clark Fork, Idaho · Family Attractions, Museums & Learning, Zoos & Animals

Cabinet Gorge Fish Hatchery near Clark Fork primarily raises kokanee salmon for Idaho waters and welcomes visitors interested in fish production.

Admission
An admission policy is not published on the reviewed Fish and Game page
Hours
Daily 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; call ahead for winter road conditions
Parking
Confirm visitor parking and arrival instructions with the hatchery
Restrooms
Public restroom availability is not specified
Access
Ask staff about accessible visitor routes before arriving
Setting
Hatchery grounds · Year-Round, weather dependent

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • 🐟 Kokanee production
  • 🎓 Hatchery education
  • 👀 Fish-rearing facilities
  • 👥 Group tours by arrangement

💡 Good to Know

  • Fish and Game reports very few fish on site July–September. Call 208-266-1431 before a special trip.
  • Large groups should arrange a tour in advance. Winter access can be difficult.

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Listing review date: 2026-10-15

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Rapid River Fish Hatchery

Riggins, Idaho · Family Attractions, Museums & Learning, Zoos & Animals

Rapid River Fish Hatchery near Riggins raises spring Chinook salmon. A visit can introduce families to hatchery work and the salmon life cycle.

Admission
General admission policy is not published in the reviewed source
Hours
Daily 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Mountain Time
Parking
Parking arrangements need confirmation
Restrooms
Current availability needs confirmation
Access
Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting
Both

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • Fish hatchery visit
  • Tours by arrangement
  • Seasonal salmon-spawning activity

💡 Good to Know

  • Idaho Fish and Game lists visitor hours daily from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Mountain Time.
  • The hatchery is at 543 Rapid River Road. Groups should arrange a visit at 208-628-3277.
  • Spawning work generally occurs from mid-August into September; confirm activities before travel rather than expecting them on every visit.

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Listing review date: 2026-10-15

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McCall Fish Hatchery

McCall, Idaho · Family Attractions, Museums & Learning, Zoos & Animals

McCall Fish Hatchery raises summer Chinook salmon and offers educational visits when public access is available. A construction closure currently limits how families can visit.

Admission
General admission policy is not published in the reviewed source
Hours
No walk-in visits Sept 14-Nov 29, 2026; arranged tours only
Parking
Parking arrangements need confirmation
Restrooms
Current availability needs confirmation
Access
Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting
Both

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • Working salmon hatchery
  • Tours by prior arrangement during the closure
  • Fish-rearing exhibits and raceways when accessible

💡 Good to Know

  • Walk-in visits are closed September 14-November 29, 2026 for construction.
  • Pre-scheduled tours remain available; call 208-634-2690 for an appointment.
  • The usual 8 a.m.-4 p.m. visiting schedule does not override this closure. Fishing is not allowed at or accessible from the hatchery.

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Nampa Fish Hatchery

Nampa, Idaho · Family Attractions, Museums & Learning, Zoos & Animals

Nampa Fish Hatchery raises trout for stocking across Idaho, but it is currently closed to public visitors during a major construction project. Do not plan a hatchery tour until Fish and Game announces reopening.

Admission
Public entry currently unavailable
Hours
Closed to public visitors for construction
Parking
Visitor parking/access unavailable during closure
Restrooms
Visitor facilities unavailable during closure
Access
Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting
Outdoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • Working trout hatchery; currently closed to visitors

💡 Good to Know

  • Fish and Game states that the construction project's second phase began in 2025 and was expected to last three years. This is an estimate, not a confirmed reopening date.
  • Wilson Springs Pond is a separate fishing destination across South Powerline Road; its access does not provide entry to the hatchery.
  • Check the official closure notice before any future visit.

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Eagle Fish Hatchery

Eagle, Idaho · Family Attractions, Museums & Learning, Zoos & Animals

Eagle Fish Hatchery beside Eagle Island State Park raises Snake River sockeye salmon as part of Idaho’s conservation program.

Admission
General admission and any use fees require operator confirmation
Hours
Daily 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Parking
Parking arrangements need operator confirmation
Restrooms
Visitor facilities are not documented
Access
Confirm visitor routes and accommodations before a tour
Setting
Both

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • 🐟 Sockeye salmon rearing
  • 🎓 Educational visits
  • 🧬 Conservation interpretation

💡 Good to Know

  • Schedule a tour at 208-939-4114. The hatchery recommends organized tours for junior-high-age students and older because of the program’s subject matter.
  • Use 1800 Trout Road for the hatchery; state-park recreation facilities are separate.

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Listing review date: 2026-10-15

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Sawtooth Fish Hatchery

Stanley, Idaho · Family Attractions, Museums & Learning, Zoos & Animals

Sawtooth Fish Hatchery south of Stanley provides a visitor center, seasonal salmon interpretation and a youth fishing pond. The facility raises spring Chinook and supports other Idaho fish programs.

Admission
General admission policy is not published in the reviewed source
Hours
Visitor center daily 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; tours seasonal
Parking
Parking arrangements need confirmation
Restrooms
Current availability needs confirmation
Access
Specific accessible facilities are not documented; confirm your needs
Setting
Both

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • Visitor center
  • Seasonal hatchery tours
  • Fish viewing
  • Fishing pond for anglers age 17 and younger

💡 Good to Know

  • The visitor center is listed daily 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Seasonal tours run at 1:30 p.m. from Memorial Day through Labor Day; groups can call 208-774-3684.
  • Use 10 Fish Hatchery Drive off Highway 75 south of Stanley. The source page also contains unrelated Riggins/Rapid River directions, which do not describe this hatchery.
  • Fish viewing varies seasonally. Check current youth-pond access and fishing rules before visiting.

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McConnell Mansion Museum

Moscow, Idaho · Family Attractions, Museums & Learning

McConnell Mansion Museum in Moscow lets families explore furnished historic rooms and local-history exhibits. Upstairs displays include hands-on activities for younger visitors, with alternative viewing tools available for visitors who cannot use the stairs.

Admission
Free; optional suggested donation
Hours
Tuesday-Friday 1-4 p.m.; confirm Saturday availability
Parking
Two accessible spaces east of the house; nearby street parking
Restrooms
Bathrooms are not ADA accessible
Access
Lower floor accessible; no accessible upper-floor route
Setting
Indoor

🌳 Amenities & Features

  • Historic house rooms and exhibits
  • Children's hands-on activities upstairs
  • Museum store
  • Seasonal backyard garden

💡 Good to Know

  • Open Tuesday-Friday 1-4 p.m.; some Saturdays depend on volunteer availability and should be confirmed ahead.
  • Admission is free, with suggested donations of $5 per person or $10 per family.
  • The lower floor has a stair-free south entrance. The upper floor and bathrooms are not ADA accessible; ask the docent about tablets for viewing upstairs exhibits.

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Listing review date: 2026-10-15

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