Macaulay Salmon Hatchery

Macaulay Salmon Hatchery, also known as the Douglas Island Pink & Chum, offers an entirely different and unique experience to its visitors. Touted as one of the biggest hatcheries in the entire state, it can store nearly 300 million eggs. Visitors can actually see the complete process right from harvesting to fertilization of eggs. You can watch the entire operation from your deck, and it is ideal to visit this hatchery from June to October during salmon season. The site also has an aquarium filled with rare species of fish and other aquatic animals. You can count on your tour guide to give you a detailed explanation about the entire process, making this attraction not only entertaining but also informative.