We will be spreading the word about our activities and providing fly casting instruction.

The Friends of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery (FISH) is pleased to announce the 4th annual: Salmon on Sunset Celebration, presented by Nick’s Magnificent Indoor Playground, which will observe the adult salmon coming home! On Saturday, September 13th – 10 am-6 pm, attendees can view the adult salmon up close as they travel to the Issaquah hatchery. There are plenty of family friendly activities planned including: free family arts and crafts, food trucks, rubber duck derbies, live music stage, fly casting demonstrations, salmon shed painting, beer garden and community outreach booths.

The popular Rubber Duck Derby will fill the salmon raceways hourly with duck racing contestants: 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm 3pm, 4pm & 5PM!

The event is open to everyone and free to attend.

The Issaquah Salmon Hatchery, nestled in the picturesque city of Issaquah, Washington, has become a shining example of salmon conservation and habitat restoration efforts. With a commitment to preserving the natural heritage of the region, the Friends of Issaquah Salmon Hatchery (FISH) provides educational opportunities for the local community through guided tours, science presentations & group demonstrations.

Attendees will be able to view live salmon spawning as well as other family friendly activities, the event is free for everyone.

Join Trout Unlimited (TU) and the Lake Sammamish Urban Wildlife Refuge Partnership (UWRP) as we partner with Green Issaquah on monthly Stewardship Saturday events!

This month we're starting work along Issaquah Creek, behind Pickering Barn. Join us to dig out blackberry rootballs and remove invasive ivy from the riparian area. Issaquah Creek is an important salmon bearing stream and this is an ongoing restoration project to improve habitat and water quality.

Where: Pickering Barn, Issaquah

Learn more & register

Kokanee Salmon in Lake Washington? Learn What’s Possible

Coal Creek’s Improving Health – Could It Support a Kokanee Run?
Location: Newport Yacht Club - 81 Skagit Key, Bellevue, WA 98006
Date: Thursday, September 11
Time: 7:00 PM
Admission: Free – Bring a friend

Join us for an evening of discovery as two leading kokanee experts, David Kyle (Trout Unlimited) and Dr. Jeffrey Jensen (University of Washington Bothell), present new findings and exciting restoration efforts:

• A progress report on native kokanee restoration in Lake Sammamish

• The recent discovery of kokanee in Lake Washington

• The possibility of reestablishing kokanee in Coal Creek and other tributaries

• Could Coal Creek be the future home of our native “Little red fish”?

This engaging presentation will highlight how restoration and science are intersecting to support one of our region’s most iconic native fish species.

Hosted by Paul Nichol
Register here to let us know you're coming!

Monthly board meeting to discuss a variety of topics related to finances, projects, activities and other items relevant to the chapter.

Show your love for Lake Sammamish State Park! Join us post-Labor Day to clean up and give back to your community.

We’re working together to clean up after the long holiday weekend. Join the Three Rivers Chapter of Trout Unlimited and members of the Lake Sammamish UWRP on September 2nd at the Sunset Beach Bathhouse at Lake Sammamish State Park for a special park cleanup. Volunteers will spread out around the park to help pick up trash after the busy holiday.

Join us by registering at the link below.

Where: Lake Sammamish State Park, Issaquah

Learn More & Register Here

Join us on Friday, August 22nd, from 4:00 PM to dusk at Confluence Park in Issaquah for an evening of good food, great company, and a community gear swap!

This casual event is open to members, friends, family, and anyone curious about what we do. It’s a perfect summer evening to relax, meet fellow anglers and conservationists, and celebrate our shared mission of healthy waters and thriving fish.

We’re also hosting a Gear Swap, where you can bring gently used rods, reels, flies, waders, or outdoor gear to find a new home. It’s a great way to find new-to-you equipment and keep quality gear in use. 

We’ll provide the burgers, hot dogs, and beverages—feel free to bring your preferred beverages, side dish, or dessert to share! Kids are welcome, and the park offers plenty of space to gather, enjoy the summer evening, and soak in the beauty of our local watershed.

📅 Date & Time: Friday, August 22, 2025 | 4:00 PM – Dusk
📍 Location: Confluence Park, Issaquah

Bring a friend (and your gear)! Whether they fish, love the outdoors, or simply want to meet a great group of people, this is the perfect time to connect. 

Please RSVP by Thursday, August 21st, here so we can plan for food: https://threeriverstu_august25.eventbrite.com

This is the Quarterly meeting of the Kokanee Work Group. Attend in person or remotely.

Come and join us to celebrate all of the volunteers that have contributed many hours to make our chapter’s events successful in the past year.

This is the Quarterly meeting of the Kokanee Work Group. Attend either in person or remotely.

Monthly stewardship event in cooperation with FLSSP. Working on a new site - Bat Box Meadows to remove blackberries. For more information - https://www.lakesammamishrefuge.org

Join us to help celebrate Earth Day and release of baby salmon from the Issaquah hatchery. Visit our booth to learn about Three Rivers Chapter activities. Fly casting instruction will be available.

Restore habitat on Evans Creek Preserve. For more information - https://www.lakesammamishrefuge.org

Help to remove invasive English ivy at NE Sammamish Park. For more information - https://www.lakesammaamishrefuge.org

Come and join us to welcome in Spring at next social meeting to be held at Lake Sammamish State Park on Saturday, April 12 from 12:30 to 3:30. We will be meeting at the Rotunda in the state park. This is a family oriented meeting where we will be serving hamburgers, hot dogs, salads and drinks. Members can bring additional dishes as desired. This is a good time to connect with chapter members and get updates on current projects and activities. There will be fly casting instruction for those who are interested. In addition, we will be selling tickets for the Sage rod/reel combination that we are raffling off.

Please register at the following event groove link. (Its free!)

https://tu.myeventscenter.com/event/Chapter-Social-Meeting-108100

Come and see 18 short films featuring fishing adventures from around the world! Besides the films, there will be a free raffle with $1,000 worth of swag. Bring your family and friends to see the films and pick up a raffle ticket on the Sage rod and reel combination that is being raffled by our chapter.

Trap and count kokanee fry on Lewis and Ebright Creeks

Trap and count kokanee fry on Lewis and Ebright Creeks

Meet at the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery, pick up the fry traps, transport to Lewis and Ebright Creeks, and install. Training to be provided at the Lewis Creek Site.

Here’s an opportunity to visit your legislative representatives in Olympia and share your ideas on fishery and environmental issues. For more information and to sign up, go tohttps://tu.myeventscenter.com/event/Washington-Council-Of-Trout-Unlimited-Legislative-103123?redir=1

This is the Quarterly meeting of the Kokanee work group. Attend either in person or remotely.