Is the fish ladder at the Ballard Locks open?
The fish ladder is open 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. seven days a week. To learn more, visit the Corps Foundations website.
Are the salmon running at Ballard Locks?
June-November, Salmon migrate at the Ballard Locks fish ladder, peaking in mid-summer. Here are the best salmon viewing times: June through October: Sockeye, or Red Salmon (best viewing July) July through November: Chinook, or King Salmon (best viewing last two weeks of August)
How does the Ballard fish ladder work?
They allow boats to pass between Puget Sound and Lake Union, by holding them in a secure chamber on Salmon Bay while lowering or raising the water level between the two bodies of water.
Are the Ballard Locks open Covid?
Repairs are complete and both locks are fully operational! We will keep the large lock open until 3 a.m. this Friday before closing for the annual maintenance dewatering.
How much does it cost to go through the Ballard Locks?
free
Passage is free to all vessels. Both large and small locks are open 24/7 daily, except during annual maintenance or repairs. ..see short video below. On a busy summer weekend, both locks are jammed full of vessels of all sizes including kayaks and large ocean tugs….
How deep are the Ballard Locks?
The walls are up to 30 feet thick. Annual maintenance includes scraping off barnacles — their abrasiveness is harmful to juvenile salmon.
Are the Ballard Locks free?
Passage is free to all vessels. Both large and small locks are open 24/7 daily, except during annual maintenance or repairs. ..see short video below.
Why do the Ballard Locks exist?
The Hiram Chittenden Locks allow boats and ships from Lake Union and Lake Washington to be lowered to the level of Puget Sound. Those traveling the other way are raised to the level of the lakes. In addition, the canal’s locks at Ballard became a regular Seattle tourist attraction.
Can I walk across Ballard Locks?
You can walk across the Lock chambers from either side. City of Seattle metered parking is available at the North main entrance. Sunday parking is free. Tour and school busses have free parking zones on both North and South side of the the Shipping Canal.
Can you cross the Ballard Locks right now?
The Ballard Locks staff ask that commuters travel straight through the locks and continue to practice social distancing while crossing. They ask that visitors refrain from stopping and congregating to ensure continued safety for other visitors and the Locks staff.
What is the Ballard Locks fish ladder?
The Ballard Locks Fish Ladder is free to visit, located just north of Seattle’s downtown in the charming historic neighborhood of Ballard. It was constructed on the south side of the Ballard Locks, to enable salmon safe passage to their spawning grounds upstream, from late spring to early fall.
What is the Ballard Locks?
The Ballard Locks connect the waters of the Puget Sound with the Lake Washington Ship Canal (and ultimately Lake Union and Lake Washington). The 21-step fish ladder was created to allow a variety of salmon to swim upstream to spawn. A subterranean room is lined on one side with large windows looking into a section of the fish ladder.
What is the 21 step fish ladder?
The 21-step fish ladder was created to allow a variety of salmon to swim upstream to spawn. A subterranean room is lined on one side with large windows looking into a section of the fish ladder.