3 Easy Boat Trips to Cap-Off the Summer in Seattle
Last Updated on September 10, 2024 by Boatsetter Team
Take the most stunning nature photography of orcas and Mount Baker at Lime Kiln Point. See the “Sleepless in Seattle” houseboats and popular attractions from a unique perspective. Go trolling off Shilshole Bay for chinook with your partner-in-fishing, or go with Captain Justin and learn a Japanese fishing technique of “mooching.” Whether you’re here for the summer or you’re just visiting The Emerald City, cross these three must-do experiences off your list before the summer’s end.
Embark on your great escape
Get your camera, book a boat with captain, and head over to Lime Kiln Point State Park where orcas love to hang out and hunt for chinook. The snowy caps of Mount Baker as your backdrop is just the bonus.
Doing the tourist thing
Get on Lake Union to explore the “Sleepless in Seattle” houseboats, Mallard Cove, and MOHAI. As dusk settles, head over to Elliot Bay for the perfect Seattle selfie of the Space Needle.
For the avid outdoors person
It’s peak time for coho and chinook salmon fishing in Puget Sound. Go trolling off Shilshole Bay for chinook, jigging near Jefferson Head for coho, or allow Seattle local and Captain Justin to teach you a Japanese fishing technique called “mooching”.
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