Lake Roosevelt
Bureau of Reclamation / NPS • Built 1942 • 80,000 surface acres • 630 miles shoreline
Lake Roosevelt
Great Day on the Water
Level is 1.8 ft below normal pool, water temp is 68°f (crisp), light winds around 5 mph, no active algae or safety advisories.
What to Know About Lake Roosevelt
Created by the colossal Grand Coulee Dam, the largest hydropower producer in the United States. Stretches over 150 miles along the Columbia River from the Canadian border to central Washington.
Boat Ramps & Usability
2 Ramps| Ramp / Access Point | Lanes | Fee | Usable Min Pool | Current Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Roosevelt Main Public Ramp Paved deep-water concrete ramp with courtesy dock and lit parking. | 4 lanes | $5 - $10 day use pass | 1275.0 ft | Open & Usable |
| Lake Roosevelt Resort Marina Full service marina with marine mechanics, fuel dock, and rental fleet. | 2 lanes | Free for slip guests | 1272.0 ft | Open & Usable |
Full-Service Marinas
1 MarinasLake Roosevelt Resort Marina
Full service marina with marine mechanics, fuel dock, and rental fleet.
Fishing Regulations & Species
State Wildlife AgencyLicense Info: WDFW Washington license; tribal permits required in designated reservation coves.
Regulations Summary: Kokanee salmon reach 3-5 lbs in cold deep water.
View Official Wildlife Department Regulations →Lake Rules & Boating Safety
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area boat launch permit required.
Recent Community Reports
Washita river arm has excellent clear green water. Ran south to Wood Island this morning; no floating logs or hazards observed. Striper boils active off Soldier Creek.
Highport ramp had 4 lanes moving with zero wait. Dock hands assisted with tie-off. Sandbars near North Island are clearly visible in the sun.
Recommended Gear for Current Conditions
Heavy-Duty 3-Rider Towable Tube & Quick-Connect
Water temp is a warm 68°F—ideal for family tubing and towing.
USCG Approved Inflatable Life Vest (Auto-Hydrostatic)
Low profile, lightweight, and legally compliant for adult operators.
Castable GPS Fish Finder & Depth Transducer
Pinpoint submerged humps, river channel dropoffs, and school bait balls.
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Featured Lake Partners on Lake Roosevelt
Texoma Pro Striper Charters
Full-day & half-day guided striped bass fishing on 24ft custom center consoles. All tackle, bait, and fish cleaning included. Departs from Highport Marina.
Call for Booking: (580) 555-0199Lakeside Pontoon & PWC Rentals
Premium 24ft tri-toons with 150HP outboards, Bluetooth audio, and bimini tops. Double-decker slide boats available for weekend island raft-ups.
Reserve Online / Call: (580) 555-0144Living on Lake Roosevelt
Considering buying a lake cabin, dockable waterfront home, or retirement property on Lake Roosevelt? Water levels, dock stability, and flood pool buffers are critical factors in waterfront valuation.
Monitored via Bureau of Reclamation RISE. Primary irrigation regulator for central Washington agricultural basin.
Grand Coulee, WA
$210,000Historic dam community with the nightly laser light show on the dam spillway face.
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