Nimbus Fish Hatchery

Ever wondered how the young salmon raised in a hatchery make it back to the sea? Watch this short video!

Webinar Recording: Tundra Swans, A Bird on the Move

Be sure to register for our Free Live Webinar, happening tomorrow at 10 AM! Join us as we celebrate Migratory Bird Day (May 8th) and learn about the beautiful tundra swan, a "bird on the move"!

Join us weekly May-June for virtual Tot Time programs, designed for ages 3-5!

Register for this in-depth program about Migrating Tundra swans with one of our expert speakers! You will have the opportunity to ask him live questions!

NEW LIVE CAMERA! We invite the public to see what is happening at our facility in real time. Click the link to watch a live feed of our holding ponds, and the fish that make their way up the fish ladder. The live feed is also available on the home page of our website. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c3G6eflRmBM

Enjoy a panorama of the American River and its diverse wildlife from our ADA-accessible viewing platform! 3 new interpretive panels and 2 benches have been installed for your convenience. Access the deck by parking in the public lot, which is open from 7AM-3PM, and walking down the River Discovery Trail, past the USGS monitoring cable. Bring your binoculars and cameras!

Steelhead season is open from the U.S. Geological Survey gauging station cable crossing about 300 yards downstream from the Nimbus Hatchery fish rack site to the SMUD power line crossing at the south-west boundary of Ancil Hoffman Park. If you would like more information on freshwater fishing regulations, follow this link to access CDFW's online booklet: https://nrm.dfg.ca.gov/FileHandler.ashx

Join our neighbors for this great learning opportunity!

Can't wait to soar into 2021? Wishing you a Happy New Year from Nimbus Fish Hatchery!

Join our guest speaker Michael Ramirez as he teaches us how many native California tribes maintain cultural ties to wild salmon species.

Dear Salmon Fans, although we are not hosting public events this salmon spawning season, please know that we appreciate your enthusiasm for these amazing animals! This video will give you a glimpse of the fish ladder opening at the end of October 2020, as well as an update on our ladder improvement project (to be completed for the next spawning season in 2021). The new ladder will even include viewing windows for the public to enjoy watching the salmon. Even though we have o...utdoor facilities, we remain closed to protect public health and discourage large gatherings. Nimbus Fish Hatchery is a very popular feature of the Sacramento area and tends to draw many visitors daily. Keep in mind, the River Discovery Trail and parking lot are still open from 7 AM - 3 PM daily for your recreation. We will continue to do our best to reach you all virtually this year. Follow us for updates on the ladder, salmon/steelhead spawning and free educational events! See more

Join us at 9 AM TODAY to hear join our guest speaker from the State Indian Museum! Register under the Events page.

Hi Salmon Fans! We know you are just as excited as we are for the annual return of Chinook salmon! Please keep in mind, this year we are NOT hosting an opening event for the fish ladder, due to public health needs. Additionally, current construction has reduced the size of our parking lot and impacted river access, although you may still walk along the Visitor Center's interpretive trail. We will record a video of the ladder opening and post it to our FB page during the first week of November. Also, check out our Events page to register for FREE live webinars throughout next month! We are even working on installing a LIVE-FEED camera for non-stop salmon action that you can view right from home! More details will be announced as we roll out our resources. Thank you for your cooperation and your enthusiasm!

Hey salmon fans - As of 12/7 our spawning intake numbers include 5,206 salmon and over 5.7 million eggs!Hey salmon fans - As of 12/7 our spawning intake numbers include 5,206 salmon and over 5.7 million eggs!

The salmon are coming! The salmon are coming! If you are excited for the annual return of Chinook Salmon, then you may be pleased to hear that Nimbus Hatchery will offer FREE weekly public webinars throughout spawning season. Although the Visitor Center is still closed, we are doing our best to help you connect with these incredible animals from a safe social distance. Find the November schedule here with registration links SOON to follow under our "Events" listings!

Great work by our sister hatchery!

Find out how the carcass crew conducts the carcass count to estimate the number of adult salmon that successfully return from the ocean to a stream or river to spawn. Special thanks to our guest speaker CDFW Environmental Scientist Tracy Grimes!

As of 12/3, hatchery workers have collected 4.7 millions salmon eggs from the fall run!As of 12/3, hatchery workers have collected 4.7 millions salmon eggs from the fall run!

A HUGE thank you to the 71 amazing individuals who came out to #protectyourhappyplace during the American River clean up Saturday! You all are amazing!

Do you enjoy learning about dirty jobs? Ever wonder what it's like to be an environmental scientist? Join our free webinar on Thurs 12/3 at 9AM to hear from an expert who leads the salmon carcass clean-up crew! Register through the Events page. Pee-yoo!

One week from tomorrow! Help us protect your happy place by pitching in to clean up along the river and parkway. We'll have trash bags for you; please bring your own gloves, water, and sun protection. Check out our event for more details!