The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Roosevelt
Stevens County, Washington · 80,000 acres (125 sq mi)
40°F water, calm this morning.
About Lake Roosevelt
Lake Roosevelt spreads over 80,000 acres in Stevens County, Washington. It was made by Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River. Lake Roosevelt, impounded by Grand Coulee Dam, is the largest reservoir in Washington by surface area.
From end to end it runs about 62 miles with roughly 292 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 1,290 ft above sea level. Coulee Dam sits right on the water. The closest city is Spokane, about 36 miles away.
- Size
- 80,000 acres (125 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 292 miles
- End to end
- About 62 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,290 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Grand Coulee Dam, Columbia River
- County
- Stevens County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 7 mph
Sunday Fair
- 3:45 pm – 4:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Washington, largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 40°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- SlowLargemouth bass
Cold and sluggish. Fish slow and deep near steep banks.
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- SlowCrappie
Cold. Tight schools near deep brush and bridges.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- SlowCatfish
Cold. Slow, in the deepest holes. Cut bait works best.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:57 am · sunset 4:15 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Roosevelt
- Coulee Damon the shore
- Grand Couleeon the shore
- Kettle Fallsabout 1 mi north
- Electric Cityabout 2.4 mi southwest
- Spokanenearest city, about 36 mi southeast
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Questions about Lake Roosevelt
What fish are in Lake Roosevelt?
Lakes like Lake Roosevelt usually hold largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Roosevelt?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Lake Roosevelt?
80,000 acres, with about 292 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Roosevelt?
Coulee Dam is on the shore.
What is the water temperature at Lake Roosevelt today?
The surface was about 40°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Roosevelt on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
