The Neets Bay Hatchery has been operated by SSRAA since 1983. The hatchery is located at the outfall of Neets Creek at the head of Neets Bay about 64 kilometers north of Ketchikan. The hatchery is approved for the production of chum, coho and chinook salmon. Smolt releases are made from freshwater raceways and marine net pens into Neets Bay.

Chum salmon, both summer and fall stocks, are spawned at the Neets Bay Hatchery. A portion of the eyed summer chum eggs is transported to Whitman Lake Hatchery for incubation, rearing and eventual release at a number of remote sites. Summer chum eggs are also incubated at Neets Bay and fry are transported to Anita Bay for rearing and release. Fall chum eggs are incubated at Neets Bay and fry are transported to Nakat Inlet for rearing and release.

Neets Bay's lead Renegades

Matt Allen, Asst. Mng. (left), Bill Lyden Mng. (right)

Fish Culturist Al Seale (Left) & Steve Schlaffman (right)