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  1. The fish ladder system closes in mid-May for around 2 weeks for maintenance, check News for updates. Visit our modern innovative Salmon Education Center, renovated with public donations. Discover more about the Pacific Northwest Salmon species that migrate through the Locks each year.

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    • It's free to visit the Ballard Locks Fish Ladder!
    • The fish ladder is at the southern end of the Ballard Locks. You can park on either the north or south side of the Ballard Locks, to reach the fish ladder.
    • There are three species of salmon at the Ballard Locks Fish Ladder; Sockeye, Chinook, and Coho.
    • The peak viewing times for salmon are from mid June to September. Sockeye: mid June to mid July. Chinook: August. Coho: September.
  2. The Ballard Locks carry more boat traffic than any other lock in the U.S., and the locks, along with the fish ladder and the surrounding Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Gardens, attract more than one million visitors annually, making it one of Seattle's top tourist attractions.

  3. Sep 15, 2019 · Fish, particularly salmon and steelhead, also make use of the man-made route via a fish ladder that is part of the facility. You can experience the large silvery fish making their journey by spending some time peering through one of the underwater-viewing windows.

  4. Website | Map. Officially known as the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, the Ballard Locks is one of Seattles most popular tourist attractions, especially during the sunny months. The grounds also feature a fish ladder and the Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden — one of the most beautiful park settings in Seattle.

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  6. Sep 6, 2022 · Sep 6, 2022 - Things to Do. Prime fish-watching at the Locks. Melissa Santos. A toddler leans against the glass to watch fish climb the ladder at the Ballard Locks. Photo: Melissa Santos/Axios.

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