Gastineau Salmon Hatchery

Address:2697 Channel Drive
Juneau, Alaska
Tel: (907) 463-5114

You've eaten the fish, now see where it comes from. Learn from a guide about the life of the Pacific salmon, then observe firsthand how a hatchery works.

Open between May and September from 10 am to 6 pm (hours may be shorter on weekends).
Tours are guided.
$ (Inexpensive)

Located just 2.5 miles from downtown, the Macaulay Salmon Hatchery is truly a sight to be seen by all Juneau's visitors and locals alike. Designed with the visitor in mind, the Macaulay Salmon Hatchery provides amazing views of spectacular salmon sights and allows visitors to our facility to learn first-hand about Alaska's salmon. From the elevated entrance, visitors get a birds-eye view of outside operations as they listen to a 5- to 10-minute informative commentary. A knowledgeable tour guide explains the fascinating life of the Pacific salmon and the workings of our hatchery. Inside the facility visitors will find museum-like interpretive displays, beautiful saltwater aquariums, and a mini-market place THE SALMON SHOP featuring local salmon products and novelties.