Columbia River Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office

Columbia River Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office Welcome to the Columbia River Fisheries Program Office! We conduct fisheries work throughout the Columbia River Basin.

We strive to conserve, protect and enhance fish and wildlife and their habitats by working with partners and using science to benefit native aquatic species. Aside from having one of the largest fish marking programs, other office programs include studying hatchery/wild fish interactions, restoration monitoring activities, conservation planning and education. For more information about our office,

go to http://www.fws.gov/columbiariver/index.cfm where you can find all of our publications, reports, and even games. And check out the Dish on Fish at http://fish-notes.blogspot.com/, our blog written by the folks here at the CRFPO!

Everyone mark your calendars and plan to come out to Spring Creek National Fish Hatchery to celebrate with them as they ...
08/19/2026

Everyone mark your calendars and plan to come out to Spring Creek National Fish Hatchery to celebrate with them as they celebrate 125 years! watch them spawn some fish while you are at it!

Spring Creek National Fish Hatchery has been producing salmon for 125 years! That's over one billion fish since 1901! Please join us for our 125th Celebration and Open House on Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The special day will highlight adult salmon viewing as they jump up the fish ladder and swim around in the holding ponds. Interpreters will be explaining all stages of the spawning process. Come enjoy an educational, fun day and learn how we produce 12.5 million Tule fall chinook salmon each year.

There will be salmon migration mini golf, partner tables, kid activities and treats.

Come visit during spawning season this September! If spawning wasn't an exciting enough reason to come out at least come...
07/31/2026

Come visit during spawning season this September! If spawning wasn't an exciting enough reason to come out at least come to wish Spring Creek National Fish Hatchery a happy 125th! Spawning begins September 15th and will continue almost everyday through the month!

You like Lamprey? Want to learn more about them? Look here!!!!
07/30/2026

You like Lamprey? Want to learn more about them? Look here!!!!

WOW! What a difference 70 years makes! Ponds are filled with fish, trees are growing, pollinators gardens are blooming a...
07/10/2026

WOW! What a difference 70 years makes! Ponds are filled with fish, trees are growing, pollinators gardens are blooming and if you came to visit you'd see it in color!

Check out this recently published work with fish from Spring Creek National Fish Hatchery!
07/09/2026

Check out this recently published work with fish from Spring Creek National Fish Hatchery!

You mean all smaller fish aren't just Bluegill? Listen to the podcast and find out more!
06/29/2026

You mean all smaller fish aren't just Bluegill? Listen to the podcast and find out more!

06/24/2026

Another big Lamprey week head out to Bonneville tomorrow and then to Oregon City on Thursday!

While our office is located in an industrial park in the city we have landscaped with native flowers and shrubs. Well th...
06/23/2026

While our office is located in an industrial park in the city we have landscaped with native flowers and shrubs.

Well the butterflies made it and showed up for !

06/22/2026

On National Bald Eagle Appreciation Day, we celebrate the bald eagle for its placement on the United States Great Seal on June 20, 1782. The bald eagle is not only an inspiring national symbol but also holds deep spiritual and cultural significance for many Native communities, representing wisdom and protection in traditional stories and ceremonies. It stands as a symbol of strength, resilience, and guidance for Indian Country.

May we continue to receive its meaningful blessings to all Indian Country. 🪶

06/22/2026

Address

1211 SE Cardinal Court, Ste 100
Vancouver, WA
98683

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 2pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+13606042500

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