Station Updates:
The Blodel Donovan and Lake Samish AIS inspection stations closed for the season on Monday September 30th. Valid 2024 AIS permits are still required to boat on Lake Whatcom and Lake Samish. Permits for the 2025 season go on sale January 2nd and the season starts April 26th 2025!
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 2025!
Inspection Locations (closed for 2024 season)
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
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.