Deer Mountain Hatchery is located Southeast Alaska to populate the salmon. It is the oldest Hatchery in Alaska. This very important strategy planning for the Ketchikan since this is capital of salmon fishing city.
The Hatchery currently primarily breeding for King Salmon and Silver salmon. This two species is important due to the salmon industry here. It is vital for the industry here to keep the Hatchery function.
We see a lot salmon here. Even in the Ketchikan Creek. The salmons are active here. Although the creek mainly spawning the pink salmon, but great to watch. The release of the King and Silver salmon make it more strategic planning.
Other than salmon, they also has trout. The Hatchery is free. It great to visit the area and be part of the walking tour. read more