Fishermen's Terminal has been the home of the North Pacific fishing fleet since the facility opened for business in 1914. Today the terminal remains a facet of Seattle's working waterfront and provides moorage for 400 commercial fishing vessels and work boats. It boasts a vast array of on-site and nearby services with a calm, freshwater environment to moor boats.
Facility, Services and Amenities
- 230 slips and more than 9,400 feet of linear moorage in fresh water just one mile from the Hiram Chittenden Locks
- Electrical hookups, potable water, garbage and recycling (including oil recycling), on-site forklift and crane rentals, as well as two electric hoists
- Loading docks that accommodate boats up to 250 feet in length and hot work areas (with permit from Seattle Fire Department)
- 24/7 staffing and security cameras
- Electricity: 480 volt / 200 amp / 3-phase, 240 volt / 100 amp, 110 volt / 3 amp twist lock
- Water: standpipes with 3/4 inch garden hose fittings
- Covered and open gear storage available
- On-site boatyard (Salmon Bay Boat Yard)
- On-site sewer pump out station
- Restrooms and showers
- Shops, restaurants and office space
- Free parking up to three days
- Net repair area available at no cost to monthly moorage customers
- Low rates and preferred moorage for active commercial fishing boats
Moorage and Equipment Rental Rates
- See Moorage Tariff No. 6 and Moorage Tariff No. 6 Notice of Changes (both effective January 1, 2024)
| Size | Monthly Rate* | Daily Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30' - 79' | $10.40/ft. | $0.93/ft |
| 80' - 125' | $14.62/ft | $1.28/ft |
| Over 125' | $16.90/ft | $1.59/ft |
| * Monthly rate based on registered length and includes 12.84% WA state leasehold tax | ||
| **Daily rates are based on length overall. Vessels staying 30+ consecutive days are subject to 12.84% leasehold tax from 1st day of visit. | ||
| Item | Size | Per Hour | Per Month | Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forklift self-drive | Up to 3 tons | $81.16 | - | 1/2 hour |
| Forklift and operator | Up to 3 tons | $139.28 | - | 1 hour |
| Forklift and operator | 3 tons and over | $139.28 | - | 1 hour |
| Hoist-WWall self operate | 3 tons | $78.78 | - | 1/2 hour |
| Cranes - Dock 9 and 6 self operate | 3/4 tons | $38.52 | - | 1/2 hour |
| Crane - Westwall | 3 tons | $135.11 | - | 1/2 hour |
| Dumpster | 1.50 cubic yd. | $87.20 | until full | |
| Fenced storage | Misc | - | $0.63/sqft | $100.80/mo |
| Net Shed | ||||
| Fishing and Commercial customers | 200-700 sqft | - | $0.80sqft | $146/mo |
| Uplands tenants | 200-700 sqft | - | $0.87sqft | $158/mo |
| General public | 200 - 700 sqft | - | $0.98/sqft | $178/mo |
| Electricity is charged at Seattle City Light rates | ||||
Commercial Vessel Rates
| Size | Monthly Rate* | Daily Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30' - 79' | $13.54/ft | $1.17/ft |
| 80' - 125' | $14.69/ft | $1.43/ft |
| Over 125' | $16.73/ft | $1.67/ft |
| * Monthly rate based on registered length and includes 12.84% WA state leasehold tax | ||
| **Daily rates are based on length overall. Vessels staying 30+ consecutive days are subject to 12.84% leasehold tax from 1st day of visit. | ||
| Rate | |
| Load/Unload | $25 non-refundable reservation fee (due 72 hrs prior) |
| Linear Foot | $1.48/ft/round-trip based on LOA |
| Licensed 6 pax |
Flat fee per round-trip $24 off-peak $26 peak season |
| Monthly Moorage | See Commercial Vessel Rates above |
Charter vessel loading locations: guest dock float between Docks 9 and 10, Dock 4 West, and Dock 9 West
Facility Map
Information
Resources for Fishers
Key Organizations
- King County Maritime
- Seattle Maritime Academy
- Seattle Fishermen’s Memorial
- Seattle Maritime Events
- United States Coast Guard
- NOAA Fisheries
Fishing Associations
