Salmon Ladder Seattle

The Lake Washington Ship Canal Fish Ladder

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Underground windows offer a rare view of migrating salmon and trout passing through the fish ladder headed for rivers and streams to their spawning …

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Sep 15, 2023
This was a vey cool attraction made even cooler because the salmon were running while we were there. The was an interpretive guide presenting how the ladder works while we were there. Full review by TLG056
Sep 14, 2023
Very fournate to be visiting during spawning season. We were able to see the salmon from above at the dam and especially from the viewing windows with the salmon just on the other side. It was amaz… Full review by Angelo Z
Jun 17, 2023
Pick your times to visit based on the timing of the salmon run! We went in mid June and unfortunately it was too early for this year. As of yesterday they had seen just 7 fish through so far! So wait… Full review by BobiTychynskiShimoda

Questions & answers

Q:
Do the fish run now? (last 2 weeks of August) Or, is this seasonal and it isn't the season? Thanks.
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Yes, they run mid June through Oct, and sept is the best.
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Answer by Miriahm D · Aug 21, 2015
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