Station Updates:
The Bloedel Donovan, Lake Samish, Sudden Valley and South Bay inspection stations are closed for the 2022 season.
If you need to get your vessel inspected and permitted OR if your vessel is returning from out of the area and needs to be re-inspected, please call (360) 778-7975 to schedule an appointment.
We have very limited staffing availability at this time which may result in a delayed response time. Please provide as much notice as possible when scheduling appointments.
Please remember to clean, drain and dry your boats and gear in between lakes and rivers to prevent the spread of aquatic plants and animals.
Inspection Locations
City of Bellingham – Public Works – Natural Resources
2200 Nevada Street, Bellingham, WA 98229
Inspections by appointment.
Bloedel Donovan Park Boat Launch
2214 Electric Ave, Bellingham, WA 98229
Closed for the season. Inspections by appointment.
Lake Whatcom South Bay WDFW Boat Launch
South Bay Drive, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284
Closed for the season. Inspections by appointment.
Lake Samish WDFW Boat Launch
East Lake Samish Drive, Bellingham, WA 98229
Closed for the season. Inspections by appointment.
Sudden Valley Marina
Gate 1, 20 Marina Drive, Bellingham, WA 98229
Private marina for member/resident use only.
Closed for the season. Inspections by appointment.
Lutherwood Camp and Retreat Center Boat Launch
1185 Roy Road, Bellingham, WA 98229
Private launch for camp and retreat center visitor use only. Inspections by appointment.
Current watercraft inspection fees
Whatcom Boat Inspection Program (For questions or to schedule an appointment on-site): (360) 778-7975
Did you know?
Zebra and quagga mussels were first found in Lake Mead in 2007. They were probably introduced by a boat coming from the eastern United States.