January- mid March is spawning season and the most exciting time to visit the Don Clausen Hatchery.
Adult steelhead will be making their way up the fish ladder and into the hatchery!
Students will be able to witness this incredible event as California Department of Fish & Wildlife staff select adults for spawning and complete the roe fertilization process. (Recommended for 4th grade & up.)
Classes participating in the Steelhead in the Classroom program can arrange to do their fish release right at the fish ladder of Dry Creek!
Please indicate on your registration form if you intend to do a fish release.
Steelhead School Tours start promptly at 10:00 am
Tours last for approximately 1 and a half hours.
2 classes permitted per tour (larger groups by special request)
“We absolutely loved our trip! It was so special for many of my students to see, some for the first time ever, an actual salmon! It was amazing!!”
- Elementary School Teacher