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Visitor tip
School groups should call (707) 601-5546 in advance to schedule a guided tour, which maximizes the educational value by providing context about salmon life cycles, conservation efforts, and the connection between forestry and fish habitat management.
Best time
Arrival on clear weather days recommended - several visitors noted condensation can fog the outside of tanks on cool mornings, reducing visibility. A dry day or afternoon visit provides better viewing conditions.
Visitor tip
Bring kids to see the different life stages of salmon and steelhead separated into tanks with a mock stream setup - reviewers noted this visual separation of development stages is especially engaging for younger children.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Aquarium
- Location
- Scotia, CA
- Featured Species
- Chinook salmon and steelhead trout
- Hours
- Daily 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (self-guided)
- Visit Type
- Self-guided or scheduled guided tours available
What visitors say
Interesting enough for a quick 15-30 minutes stop. Exhibit has live trout and salmon at various stages of growth / development from a few months to 3+ years. Each stage is in a separate tank with connected water flow between them as a…
A cool little exhibit about steelhead salmon and trout with a small aquarium worth the stop
The fishery Exhibit is extremely well do, and worth visiting. You're going to wish they allowed fishing here, but DO NOT bring your fishing pole! The adult trout and salmon on display are large. There are also young fish on exhibit.
From 79 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- The exhibit features a unique artificial stream system with connected water flow between separate tanks that display Chinook salmon and steelhead trout at different life stages, from a few months old to over 3 years old
- The fishery exhibit is completely free to visit, as mentioned in 7 separate visitor reviews
- The exhibit demonstrates the Humboldt Redwood Company's dual commitment to both timber harvesting and fish conservation by maintaining a fishery that educates visitors about salmonid species and regional conservation efforts
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