WE ARE A CITY SURROUNDED BY WATER… AND WE LOVE IT!

It’s time to get out and explore!

Whether you are interested in a dip in the lake or the cool rush of the Clearwater… you only have to step out your door to explore!  Orofino is home to the Clearwater River and only a short five-minute drive from Dworshak Dam & Reservoir.

 

The Clearwater River

The Clearwater River has long been known for its large Steelhead Trout. Returning from the sea, with some weighing in over 25 pounds. Also there is a run of Chinook Salmon that return in the late fall. The Dworshak Fisheries Complex is responsible for the success of these runs. The hatchery is well worth a visit.  You can view more photos of the fishing and scenery of the Clearwater River at our Flickr stream by following this link <<< Clearwater River Photos >>>  If you would like more information about water flows please follow this link <>>

Dworshak National Fish Hatchery Complex:

Dworshak National Fish Hatchery Complex is located at the confluence of the North Fork and mainstem Clearwater River in Ahsahka, Idaho, 3  miles west of Orofino, Idaho. The Complex consists of Dworshak National Fish  Hatchery, Idaho Fishery Resource Office, Idaho Fish Health Center and the  Kooskia National Fish Hatchery located at Kooskia, Idaho (managed by the Nez Perce Tribe).  Dworshak hatchery production is co-managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Nez Perce Tribe. Click here for more information on the Dworshak Hatchery Complex which is open year-round for self-guided tours. Guided tours are available by reservation only. Call 476-4591 with your request.

Dworshak Reservoir

Dworshak Reservoir – 53 Mile long lake created by Dworshak Dam. Largest Straight Axis Dam in North America. Great recreation opportunities, fishing, water sports, mini camps along the lake… for more photos view the Chamber’s Flickr stream by following this link << Dworshak Reservoir Photos >>, or view the US Army Corps. of Engineers Website for campsite lists and maps << Dworshak Reservations >>

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