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Dworshak National Fish Hatchery
Dworshak National Fish Hatchery is located near the Clearwater River in Idaho, surrounded by forested terrain. The area experiences temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 85°F in summer. Nearby attractions include Dworshak Dam and Reservoir, offering opportunities for fishing and boating.
Description
Fish and Wildlife Service
Dworshak National Fish Hatchery is located at the confluence of the North Fork and mainstem Clearwater River, 3 miles west of Orofino, Idaho. The hatchery was built to mitigate for the loss of steelhead trout in the North Fork of the Clearwater River and its tributaries as a results of the construction of Dworshak Dam. Visitors are welcome from 7:30a.m. until 4:00p.m. daily. Please call in advance for information about group tours and dates of hatchery activities.
Location
Dworshak National Fish Hatchery is located in Idaho
Directions
To visit the hatchery, turn off State Highway 12 at the Orofino bridge and continue one block north. Turn left and follow State Highway 7 about 3 miles to the hatchery.
Coordinates
46.50170152 N
116.32499636 W
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Drive Time
- 39 min from Lewiston
- 2 hrs 20 min from Spokane
- 2 hrs 26 min from Walla Walla
- 2 hrs 31 min from Coeur d'Alene
