Why I Love This State
One of the main reasons why I love to live here in Western Washington is part due to the uncontested beautiful scenery that the State has to offer. Having the love of beautiful greenery, gorgeous sunsets and sunrises, spectacular snow covered mountains and ranges, as well as waterways such as marinas, beaches, lakes, streams, etc. seem to call out to me quite often.
Though I have been to this location more than I can count on my fingers, it is always fun to see who is moored here, see how the scenery has changed and check out the hustle and bustle of marine traffic.
Here are some of the highlights from my trip taken last weekend. It was such a perfect sunny and bright day. Lots to see, hear and smell.
The Residents and Guests Alike
Fisherman’s Terminal is home to several pleasure boats to small fishing to large crab and processing ships. The UnCruise fleet has several boats that were spotted during my trip. One large pleasure boat was all the way from Hawaii. Some were based out of Alaska as well.
Location is Everything
The Marina is located on Salmon Bay in the Interbay neighborhood that is surrounded by small businesses, such as Caffe’ Appassionato, Railroad yard and east of the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks and west of the Ballard Bridge. If you stand on one of the docks, you have a great view of boat traffic, especially sail boats or larger vessels that require the bridge to be open to pass through.
If you wish to visit, the Port of Seattle Fisherman’s Terminal is located at 3919 18th Avenue West, Seattle, WA 98119.
What’s To Eat
Not only is the terminal home to hundreds of boaters and fishermen, but it also is host to the Bay Cafe which has great food. Though I did not eat there this time, this is a highly recommended place to grab some iconic fish and chips for lunch. I hear the clam chowder is pretty delicious as well.
If you like Salmon, there is a the Wild Salmon Seafood Market. The market is open seven (7) days a week and they will gladly serve you in-person or by ordering online fresh seafood daily.
Remembering the Lost at Sea
Don’t forget to visit the Fisherman’s Terminal memorial, where those who have gone out to sea but lost their lives out to sea and those who loved fishing the dangerous waters. Many have embraced this way of life due to staying in the family business and for survival. The memorial had several photos and items placed in remembrance of those since lost. There is a statute, flowers and other ways visitors can remember their legacy.
With two iconic boats, the F/V Cornelia Marie and the F/V Northwesternt moored here in the past or in dry dock, these boats were stars in their own right on the Deadliest Catch, a TV show that documents the lives of the fishing vessel Captains, their crew and the cameramen, as well as those supporting them. Their lives all displayed to TV viewers show just how dangerous it is to those in the fishing industry, their lives and their families and how they impact the market over all.
Much respect for each and every one of them all.
Port Activities
If you like the fishing industry, fresh fish, learning about those who went out to sea and Memorial that remembers them, beautiful sunny days, the sounds of the air horns from boats, watching boat traffic and anything else marina related – this is a real treat. It may not sound interesting but it was a fun quick trip of several hours and plan to go back another day.
For more information or future events happening at this great little site near the Ballard Bridge, you can visit the Terminal at
https://www.portseattle.org/maritime/fishermen-terminal
Thank you for following me and on my local journey to the Fisherman’s Terminal in Seattle. Check out more of my local journeys around the Pacific Northwest and future trips across the United States.
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