Services and Amenities
- Low rates and preferred moorage for active commercial fishing boats
- 230 slips and more than 9,400 feet of linear moorage in fresh water just one mile from the Hiram Chittenden Locks
- 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
- Garbage and recycling (including oil recycling)
- On-site forklift and crane rentals, and two electric hoists
- On-site sewer pump out station
- Loading docks that accommodate boats up to 250 feet in length and hot work areas (with permit from Seattle Fire Department)
- Covered and open gear storage available
- Net repair area available at no cost to monthly moorage customers
- One shipyard (FVO) and one boatyard (Salmon Bay Boat Yard) on-site
- 24/7 staffing and security cameras
- Restrooms and showers
- Shops, restaurants and office space
- Free parking up to three days
Moorage and Equipment Rental Rates
The lowest moorage rates at Fishermen’s Terminal are for active commercial fishing vessels. The rate structure recognizes the economic impact of the commercial fishing industry and the fact that Fishermen’s Terminal was built to serve as a homeport for the North Pacific fleet.
- See Moorage Tariff No. 6 and Moorage Tariff No. 6 Notice of Changes (both effective January 1, 2023)
| Size | Monthly Rate* | Daily Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30' - 79' | $9.43/ft. | $0.89/ft |
| 80' - 125' | $13.25/ft | $1.22/ft |
| Over 125' | $15.33/ft | $1.51/ft |
| * Monthly rate - based on registered length and include 12.84% leasehold tax | ||
| **Daily rate - 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 | $73.78 | - | 1/2 hour |
| Forklift and operator | Up to 3 tons | $126.62 | - | 1 hour |
| Forklift and operator | 3 tons and over | $126.62 | - | 1 hour |
| Hoist-WWall self operate | 3 tons | $71.62 | - | 1/2 hour |
| Cranes - Dock 9 and 6 self operate | 3/4 tons | $35.02 | - | 1/2 hour |
| Crane - Westwall | 3 tons | $122.83 | - | 1/2 hour |
| Dumpster | 1.50 cubic yd. | $79.27 | until full | |
| Fenced storage | Misc | - | $0.57/sqft | $91.20/mo |
| Net Shed | ||||
| Fishing and Commercial customers | 200-700 sqft | - | $0.73/sqft | $146/mo |
| Uplands tenants | 200-700 sqft | - | $0.79sqft | $158/mo |
| General public | 200 - 700 sqft | - | $0.89/sqft | $178/mo |
| Electricity is charged at Seattle City Light rates | ||||
Facility Map
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
- Alaska Bering Sea Crabbers
- North Pacific Fishing Vessel Owners’ Association
- North Seattle Industrial Association
- Northwest Fisheries Association
- Purse Seine Vessel Owners Association
