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Fishermen’s Terminal

3919 18th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119
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In Seattle, Washington, Fishermen’s Terminal is a working-waterfront marina serving the North Pacific fishing fleet, commercial vessels, work boats, and charter operators. The facility provides 230 boat slips and more than 9,400 feet of freshwater linear moorage positioned one mile from the Hiram Chittenden Locks. Loading docks accommodate boats up to 250 feet, while designated charter loading locations add access for vessel operators. The terminal’s freshwater setting supports marina customers seeking dockage close to Seattle’s activity.

On-site resources include a boatyard, sewer pump-out station, electrical hookups, potable water, restrooms, showers, and covered and open gear storage. Shops, restaurants, office space, three-day free parking, security cameras, and round-the-clock staffing support time spent at the docks. Active commercial fishing customers can also use the net repair area, while monthly moorage customers have gear storage options. With service-oriented facilities and waterfront access for working vessels, contact Fishermen’s Terminal to discuss moorage and dockage.

Features

  • Commercial fishing vessel moorage
  • Freshwater moorage near locks
  • Charter vessel loading
  • On-site equipment rentals
  • Net repair for moorage customers

Amenities

  • Slips & Dockage
  • Utility Hookups
  • Pump-Out & Waste
  • Restrooms & Showers
  • Parking
  • Security
  • Boat Storage
  • Dining & Food
  • Service & Repair

Why book with us

  • Moor in a calm freshwater environment
  • Use loading docks for boats up to 250 feet
  • Store gear in covered or open areas
  • Rely on round-the-clock staffing and security cameras
  • Access a net repair area with monthly moorage

Frequently Asked Questions

How old do you have to be to rent a boat in Washington?

For a rented motor-driven boat or vessel with 15 horsepower or more, Washington law allows unsupervised operation from age 12 if the operator carries the required Boater Education Card; a personal watercraft cannot be rented to anyone under 16. An operator age 12 or older without a required card must be accompanied and under the direct supervision of a person age 16 or older who possesses a card. The card requirement generally begins at 12 for operators born after January 1, 1955. Personal watercraft operators must be at least 14. These rules are in RCW 79A.60.640 and 79A.60.190. Rental operators may set higher minimums, so confirm when booking.

Source: Washington State Parks Recreational Boating Safety Program (app.leg.wa.gov)

Do you need a boating license in Washington?

Yes, Washington requires many recreational operators to carry a Boater Education Card rather than a traditional boating license. Operators age 12 or older who were born after January 1, 1955, must carry it when operating a vessel with a motor of 15 horsepower or more. This includes personal watercraft meeting that threshold. The minimum operator age is 12 for these motorboats and 14 for personal watercraft; personal watercraft cannot be rented to anyone under 16.

Rental customers may instead complete and carry the State Parks approved safety checklist. Common exemptions cover people born before January 1, 1955, qualifying short term visitors and recent boat purchasers. A course completion certificate serves as a temporary card for 60 days. Washington State Parks administers the program.

Source: Washington State Parks Recreational Boating Safety Program (parks.wa.gov)

Where can you go boating from Seattle, Washington?

From Seattle, you can boat on Lake Washington, Lake Union, the Lake Washington Ship Canal, Shilshole Bay or Puget Sound. Magnuson Park launches directly into expansive freshwater Lake Washington, a good choice for a quieter lake day. From there, the Montlake Cut and Portage Bay reach Lake Union; the Fremont Cut and Salmon Bay continue to the Ballard Locks, which move boats between the freshwater system and Puget Sound. For saltwater boating, Eddie Vine Boat Ramp enters sheltered water behind the Shilshole Marina breakwater, with Shilshole Bay leading toward the broader Sound.

Source: Seattle Parks and Recreation and Seattle Public Utilities (seattle.gov)

What are the most popular boating destinations near Seattle, Washington?

Good day-trip destinations from Seattle include Blake Island Marine State Park, Eagle Harbor on Bainbridge Island and Kirkland’s Marina Park on Lake Washington. Blake Island is a boat-in-only stop with docks, mooring buoys, picnic facilities, beaches and trails. In Eagle Harbor, the city dock puts visitors beside Waterfront Park and within walking distance of downtown restaurants and shops. Kirkland’s Marina Park offers public moorage, a sandy beach and nearby downtown restaurants and shops, making it a convenient lunch-and-stroll destination.

Source: Washington State Parks (parks.wa.gov)

Location

3919 18th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119

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