Fishing Lake Roosevelt
AKA: Lake Roosevelt
Popular Fish Species Roosevelt Lake, WA
Walleye Fishing
Walleye are thriving in the fertile waters of Lake Roosevelt this year. May and June tend to be the best time for weekend anglers to catch them. During this time they tend to move shallower, closer to shore and begin spawning. Rock and gravel are preferred areas for the spawn. Other times of the year they are more likely to roam around in deeper water. As always, stay around schools of baitfish. They are eager to feed throughout the lake, but tend to concentrate around structure on points, flats and ledges off the river channels. Walleye have excellent, low-light vision which helps them find food in deep or murky water. Make an effort to be on the water during low light conditions. A proven method for catching walleye here is trolling with spinners tipped with live bait, or trolling with long-billed, deep diving crankbaits. However casting live bait, jigs, worms and spoons also works well at times.
Rainbow Trout Fishing
Excellent stocking programs by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has helped to maintain a good population of rainbow trout for anglers at Lake Roosevelt. Fish for rainbow trout here with worms, salmon eggs, prepared baits, small spinners, spoons, jerkbaits and small crankbaits in vibrant colors to mimic their preferred prey. While fishing from a boat is preferred, plenty of trout are caught here by anglers fishing from the bank. Additionally, floating or sinking flies, such as nymphs, streamers, or dry flies, are popular choices for fly anglers targeting rainbow trout. Trolling with lures or flies behind a boat, casting near shoreline structures, or still fishing with bait can all yield success. Adjusting lure size, color, and retrieve speed can enhance chances of enticing these colorful and spirited fish.
Kokanee Salmon Fishing
Sockeye salmon which remain landlocked, never migrating to the ocean, are called kokanee salmon. On-going stocking of kokanee salmon by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife helps to maintain a nice population for the fishery. Typically kokanee average one to two pounds. As one of the premiere kokanee fishing lakes in Washington, Lake Roosevelt delivers plenty of fish above normal averages. These tasty fish school in lakes at depths which remain at ideal temperatures of between 48 and 58 degrees. Once this depth is identified, use a fish finder to locate schools. Use small lures trolled at the appropriate depth. The can also be caught using corn, but the main way they are caught is using flashy lures which they attack when the lure intrudes their space.
Roosevelt Lake Fishing Video
Fish species to fish for...
Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, black crappie, walleye, rainbow trout, brook trout, brown trout, bluegill, pumpkinseed sunfish, yellow perch, chinook salmon, kokanee salmon, whitefish and burbot at Roosevelt Lake in Washington.
With opportunities for excellent fishing year round, Roosevelt Lake, officially Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake, is home to a wide variety of fish species. In spring fish for trout, kokanee and burbot, then smallmouth and walleye in summer, then in September back to trout. Popular fish species include walleye, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, brook trout, brown trout, bluegill, crappie, sunfish and kokanee salmon. This is a scenic, 79,000-acre lake at an elevation of 1,288 ft above sea level. Located in the northeast part of the state, 60 miles northwest of Spokane, WA, access is easy from all directions. Boat and fish along more than 600 miles of shoreline by using one of the many public boat ramps for launching.
Primary fish species residing in Roosevelt Lake
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Roosevelt Lake Amenities
Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: NO
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Fishing Boat Rentals
Lake Roosevelt Adventures at Seven Bays Marina
Rentals: Pontoon boats
855 961-1055
Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Bradbury Day Use Area Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Highway 25, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
China Bend Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast corner, south side, off Highway 25, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.
Daisy Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Highway 25, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Fort Spokane Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, east side, at the east end of the Highway 25 Bridge, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.
French Rock Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Inchelium Kettle Falls Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Gifford Campground Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Gifford Campground Road, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.
Grand Coulee Dam Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, off Highway 155, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.
Hunters Campground Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Hunters Campground Road, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Jones Bay Campground Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, south side, off Jones Bay Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.
Keller Ferry Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, south side, off Highway 21, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Kettle Falls Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast corner, east side, off Williams Street, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.
Lincoln Mill Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, south side, off Redwine Canyon Road N, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Porcupine Bay Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the Spokane River portion of the lake, east side, off Porcupine Bay Road, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.
Seven Bays Marina Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, south side, off Marina Drive, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Spring Canyon Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, south side, off Spring Canyon Campground Road, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.
Marinas
Lake Roosevelt Adventures at Seven Bays Marina
1250 Marina Dr
Davenport, WA 99122
855 961-1055
Fishing Guides On Roosevelt Lake
Lake Roosevelt Fishing Charter - salmon, trout, walleye
HOOK'D ON FINS - sturgeon, walleye, kokanee, trout
If you offer fishing guide services on this lake, please contact us for a free listing, to be posted here.
Fishing License
Click here for a Washington Fishing License.
Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area Campground - 509 754-7800
Hunters Campground - 509 754-7889
Gifford Campground - 360 891-5000
Kettle Falls Campground - 509 754-7800
Roosevelt Lake WA Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Contact Information
Roosevelt Lake
Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area
Hunters, WA 99137
509 754-7800
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Roosevelt Lake provides anglers to opportunity to fish for quite a few species of fish, including bass, crappie, walleye, trout, panfish, perch, salmon, whitefish and burbot in northeast Washington.
