Station Updates:

The Bloedel Donovan and Lake Samish AIS inspection stations will open for the season on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Valid AIS permits are required to boat on Lake Whatcom and Lake Samish, even before the stations open for the season. Permits for the 2025 season are on sale.

To find out the most current hours of operation, to schedule an appointment, or to have your vessel wire sealed, please call the AIS Boat Inspection Hotline at: (360) 778-7975.

Thank you all and see you in April!

Inspection Locations (will re-open April 26, 2025)

Bloedel Donovan Park Boat Launch
2214 Electric Ave, Bellingham, WA 98229
Open 7 days a week, 5:00am-9pm

Lake Samish WDFW Boat Launch
East Lake Samish Drive, Bellingham, WA 98229
Open 7 days a week, 5:30am-8:30pm

Sudden Valley Marina
Gate 1, 20 Marina Drive, Bellingham, WA 98229
Private marina for member/resident use only.
Open Saturday and Sunday, 8:am-5:30pm

Lake Whatcom South Bay WDFW Boat Launch
South Bay Drive, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
Open Saturday and Sunday, 9am-6:30pm

Your Own Home
Inspections by appointment.

Current watercraft inspection fees

Whatcom Boat Inspection Program (For questions or to schedule an appointment on-site):
(360) 778-7975