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, 2025)
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.
Active Fishing Vessel Rates
| Size | Monthly Rate* | Daily Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30' - 79' | $10.40/ft. | $0.98/ft |
| 80' - 125' | $14.76/ft | $1.36/ft |
| Over 125' | $16.90/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. | ||
Moorage and Equipment Rental Rates
| Item | Size | Per Hour | Per Month | Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forklift (self-drive) | Up to 3 tons | $85.22 | - | 1/2 hour |
| Forklift and operator | Up to 3 tons | $146.24 | - | 1 hour |
| Hoist-West Wall (self operate) | 3 tons | $82.72 | - | 1/2 hour |
| Cranes - Dock 9 and 6 (self operate) | 3/4 tons | $40.45 | - | 1/2 hour |
| Crane - West Wall | 3 tons | $141.87 | - | 1/2 hour |
| Dumpster | 1.50 cubic yd. | - | $91.56 | until full |
| Fenced storage | Misc | - | $0.66/sqft | $105.60/mo |
| Net Shed | ||||
| Fishing and Commercial customers | 200-700 sqft | - | $0.84sqft | - |
| Uplands tenants | 200-700 sqft | - | $0.91sqft | - |
| General public | 200 - 700 sqft | - | $1.03/sqft | - |
| Electricity is charged at Seattle City Light rates | ||||
Commercial Vessel Rates
| Size | Monthly Rate* | Daily Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30' - 79' | $14.89/ft | $1.29/ft |
| 80' - 125' | $16.16/ft | $1.57/ft |
| Over 125' | $18.40/ft | $1.84/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. | ||
Charter Vessel Rates
| Rate | |
| Linear Foot |
$1.55/ft/round-trip based on LOA $1.16/ft/round-trip based on LOA for current Fishermen's Terminal monthly moorage customers |
| 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.
