Experience Westport’s Working Waterfront: Port of Grays Harbor and Westport’s Fresh Catch Announce Walking Tours

Port News

Aug 29

Written By Kayla Dunlap

Press Release:

August 29, 2024

Contact: Molly Bold, Westport Marina General Manager

mbold@portgrays.org or 360-533-9585

Westport, WASH. - The Port of Grays Harbor and Westport’s Fresh Catch, a community effort to promote local seafood, are pleased to announce Walking Tours of the Westport Marina, including two Saturday tours this year.

As the number one seafood landing port in the State of Washington, the Westport Marina is the hub of commercial and recreational fishing on Washington’s Coast. The Westport Marina also ranks #9 in the entire nation for both volume and value for seafood landed. Beyond fishing, Westport’s tourism industry is thriving due to an array of outdoor recreational opportunities. Westport is also the only designated “Coast Guard City USA” in the State.

The 90-minute tour will feature a Marina overview, followed by visits with commercial fishermen, seafood processors, the charter fishing fleet, the Westport Maritime Museum and a visit to the Westport viewing tower.

“We can’t wait to showcase all of the great things going on in the Marina district,” explained Westport Marina General Manager Molly Bold. “From commercial seafood processing and the recreational fishing derby to the fascinating past of this historic fishing town and the plans for marina modernization, there is something for everyone and we look forward to sharing with our tour guests.”

Walking tours of the Westport Marina will be offered:

Thursday, September 19th: 3:30pm

Saturday, September 21st: 11am & 2pm

Reservations are required and participants should expect to walk approximately one-half mile during the tour. Comfortable, closed-toe shoes are highly recommended. To reserve your spot on a walking tour, contact the Westport Marina office at 360-533-9562 or marina@portgrays.org, or by visiting Westport’s Fresh Catch Facebook page.

Founded in 1911, the Port of Grays Harbor is one of Washington State’s oldest port districts and Washington’s only deep-water port located directly on the Pacific Ocean. The Port of Grays Harbor operates 4 deep-water marine terminals, the Westport Marina, Bowerman Airport, Grays Harbor ship assist services, numerous public waterfront access facilities, in addition to industrial and business parks throughout the County. The addition of Satsop Business Park increased the Port’s properties to more than 1,000 acres of industrial properties and an additional 1,200 acres of sustainably managed forestland. Strategically located midway between Seattle and Portland and less than 1 ½ hours from open sea, the Port of Grays Harbor provides businesses a diverse portfolio of facilities. More information on the Port of Grays Harbor’s facilities and operations is available at portofgraysharbor.com or satsop.com.