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Twin Peaks Film Location – Pete’s Fishing Deck from Part 17

During a recent visit to Kiana Lodge in Poulsbo, Washington, I learned that Laura Palmer’s log had moved down shore. The culprit was most likely king tides in Puget Sound, which have grown increasingly strong as sea levels rise. While exploring the site, I discovered another location briefly seen in Season 3  is long gone like a turkey in the corn – Pete’s fishing deck from Part 17.

TWIN PEAKS FILM LOCATION – PETE’S FISHING DECK

Pete walking outside Blue Pine Lodge
Part 17

In Part 17, we see an extended scene of Pete Martell leaving Blue Pine Lodge to go fishing. This appears to be extra footage that wasn’t used in the pilot episode. Since Laura Palmer’s body doesn’t wash up on the rocky beach by the giant log, Pete continues on his way.

Pete's fishing deck from Part 17 on a foggy morning at Kiana Lodge in Poulsbo, Washington
Part 17

Pete ends up casting a line from a deck next to a towering fir tree. If you look carefully, you can see the giant log in the distance. It’s a brief but poignant scene in a completely different timeline of events.

The deck (and adjacent tree) that Pete is standing on is now gone from the shore.

WHERE IS PETE’S FISHING DECK FROM PART 17  LOCATED?

Aerial View of Kiana Lodge via Google Maps of Pete's fishing deck from Part 17
Google Earth – August 14, 2020

The deck is found near the shore at Kiana Lodge. Opened in 1937 as a retreat for Seattleites looking for an escape from the city,  the Suquamish Tribe purchased this private wedding and meeting location from Bob Riebe in 2004. While they welcome visitors,  you should call ahead to check on their schedule – (360) 598-4311. They prefer visitors give their paying clients privacy and plan a visit when no events are happening.

The deck was found long the shore near the original building from the 1930s. The approximate coordinates for this scene are 47°41’58.5″N 122°34’55.7″W.

Grainy image of the deck at Kiana Lodge with water in the distance.
August 9, 1996

I’ve been unable to find when exactly the deck was added to the shore. I recall seeing it when I first visited Kiana Lodge on August 9, 1996.

Deck along the shore if Kiana Lodge with four wooden chairs
Photo by Jared Lyon – August 19, 2002

Fellow Bookhouse Boy and long-time Twin Peaks fan Jared Lyon took this photo of the deck on August 19, 2002 around the time of the Twin Peaks Fan Festival held at Kiana Lodge.

Aerial View of Kiana Lodge via Google Earth
Google Earth – June 19, 2021

By June 19, 2021, the deck seems to have been removed according to a Google Earth image. The image also contains rows of white chairs near the spot where the deck was located. Most likely, it was set up for a June wedding.

VISITING PETE’S FISHING DECK FROM PART 17

Pete's fishing deck from Part 17 at Kiana Lodge in Poulsbo, Washington
January 22, 2020

I saw the deck on a visit on January 22, 2020, just before the entire world changed. It was my first visit back to the Lodge in nearly 24 years.

Steven standing on the brown deck at Kiana Lodge.
January 22, 2020

I stood in about the same spot as Pete and looked out onto the Sound.

Pete's view of the water and hills from the fishing deck from Part 17 at Kiana Lodge in Poulsbo, Washington.
January 22, 2020

Here is what Pete would have seen as he dropped his fishing pole into the water.

Deck and shoreline at Kiana Lodge.
February 22, 2023

The previous deck from the episode was replaced with this smaller, more rectangular version on the shore.

Shoreline of Kiana Lodge with grass and small shrubs
February 22, 2023

The new deck is further right of the previous spot. I’m wondering if those king tides damaged the integrity of the original deck. Either way, it’s gone.

GIANT TREE NEAR THE DECK

While the deck was only recently removed, the giant tree neck to the deck in the episode was removed a few years earlier.

Google Earth - 2016
Google Earth – 2016

According to Google Earth, the tree was present in August 2016.

Google Earth - 2017
Google Earth – 2017

By 2017, the tree was gone. The passage of time is tough for Twin Peaks fans.

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  • Steven Miller at Twede's Cafe enjoying cherry pie and coffee

    A "Twin Peaks" fan since October 1993, Steven Miller launched Twin Peaks Blog in February 2018 to document his decades-long fascination with David Lynch and Mark Frost's wonderful and strange show. With his Canon camera in hand, he's visited numerous film locations, attended Twin Peaks events and conducted extensive historical research about this groundbreaking series. Along with fellow Bookhouse Boys, he dreams of creating a complete Twin Peaks Archive of the series and feature film. Steven currently resides in Central Florida.

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