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This facility was established in 1928 and was converted to the state's main salmon hatchery in 1972. Platte River rears Atlantic, Chinook and coho salmon and is the main egg-take location for coho in the Upper Great Lakes.
Areas of interest to the public:
- Location on Platte River
- Interpretative facilities and trails
- Lower weir harvest facility
- Upper weir egg-take station
- Adult salmon returning to spawn from mid-September to late-October (public is welcome to watch!)
- Resident eagle nest (showcased by Carbon TV live web cam)
- Birthplace of the Great Lakes salmon program
- Trailhead for state trails
- Stop on bird tour
- Proximity to Traverse City
Hours of Operation
Grounds are open every day from dawn to dusk and hatchery buildings from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Open at no charge to the public.
To schedule group tours, please call 231-325-4611.
ken k | September 2024
Educational and Interesting
This is an interesting and educational place to visit. It is a self guided tour. You just follow the blue fish painted on the cement. There is a visitor center and the hatchery building. It is a...
dman457 | October 2022
Educational and Interesting
Be warned that the location that Trip Advisor marks as the location of the fish hatchery on their map in Beulah is very wrong. The hatchery is 10 miles east of Beulah on US 31. Here is the address...
pasherry | June 2022
Salmon raised here
We like visiting fish hatcheries so decided to check it out. Established in 1928 it became the state’s main salmon hatchery for stocking Michigan waters. The visitor center has nice displays...
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