Large-Scale Salmon Enhancement Select a topic from the list below Mokelumne River Hatchery Merced River Hatchery Thermalito Afterbay Sacramento Winter Run Iron Gate Hatchery Fish Transport Trailers Net Pens Avila Beach Monterey Bay Rowdy Creek Hatchery, Smith River This hatchery, founded by the Kiwanis Club of Smith River, Del Norte County, has been in operation since the 1970’s. Salmon Stamp has funded the production of 400,000-500,000 chinook salmon smolts at this facility since 1990. Stamp funding at Rowdy Creek averages around $30,000-50,000 annually.