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flag Washington will close the Skamania Hatchery in 2026 due to funding cuts, reducing steelhead output by 161,000 fish.

flag Washington will close the Skamania Hatchery in Washougal starting in 2026, reducing annual steelhead production by 161,000 fish after adjustments at other hatcheries, due to a $1.9 million funding shortfall—only $750,000 was approved. flag The state prioritized keeping the North Toutle Hatchery open for Tule Fall Chinook and coho salmon. flag The closure, part of a three-year phase-out, will most affect southwest Washington anglers. flag Two staff will remain to manage fish ladder operations and oversee decommissioning, which could take up to six years and cost $8 million from a future capital budget.

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