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 cold at 51°f, 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.
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Official federal, Corps of Engineers & state park campsites⛺ Jones Bay Campground
$18 - $32 / nightJones Bay is one of Lake Roosevelt’s smaller, more rustic campgrounds. The campground is mostly gravel and packed dirt, with not much vegetation, on the lake shore. It can be reached by boat and has a boat launc...
⛺ Keller Ferry Campground (Concessionaire-Operated)
$18 - $32 / nightKeller Ferry Campground is managed by Lake Roosevelt Adventures. All reservations are done through lakerooseveltadventures.com. This campground includes 55 standard campsites (all dry; no hookups), flush restrooms and pi...
⛺ Keller Ferry Group Sites (Concessionaire-Operated)
$18 - $32 / nightKeller Ferry Campground is managed by Lake Roosevelt Adventures. All reservations are done through lakerooseveltadventures.com. This campground includes 2 group sites (all dry; no hookups), flush restrooms and pit toilet...
⛺ Spring Canyon
$18 - $32 / nightSpring Canyon Campground, on the shoreline of Lake Roosevelt, is perfect for those who enjoy being on the water. The 130-mile long lake is a feature of the Columbia River created by the Grand Coulee Dam. The lak...
⛺ Spring Canyon Group Site
$18 - $32 / nightSpring Canyon Group Site is perfect for large families and groups of boaters or fishermen. Located on the shoreline of Lake Roosevelt, it offers ample opportunity to get out on the water or relax on the beach an...
Today's Fishing Outlook
Favorable feeding forecast today with the First Quarter (56% illuminated). Surface water is 51°F with a steady pool (-0.01' in 24h). Fish will feed aggressively along windblown points and main-lake humps during the primary major window.
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
Real-time water clarity, hazards, and ramp wait times shared by boaters and anglers.
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Spaceborne Satellite Observation & Water Clarity
Fresh multi-spectral overhead Earth observation from the European Space Agency (ESA) Sentinel-2 constellation (10m spatial resolution).
Satellite imagery and indices processed via Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem (CDSE) / Sentinel Hub API. Data reflects actual surface conditions at the time of orbital passage.
Derived from Band 4 red reflectance across open water pixels. Low reflectance indicates minimal suspended silt and high underwater visibility for angling and navigation.
Normalized Difference Chlorophyll Index (NDCI: -0.112) measures phytoplankton concentration using Red-Edge (B05) and Red (B04) bands to detect early bloom development before surface scums appear.
Normalized Difference Water Index (NDWI) contrasts Green and Near-Infrared spectra to map shallow shoals, sandbars, and exposed islands (like Sometimes Island on Travis or Wood Island on Texoma).
Recommended Gear for Current Conditions
Algorithmically matched to today's water temperature (51°F), lake elevation, and weather forecast.
O'Neill Men's Reactor-2 3/2mm Back Zip Full Wetsuit
Water temperature is a chilly 51°F. Rapid immersion risks cold shock; 3/2mm FluidFlex neoprene maintains vital core body warmth.
Onyx A/M-24 Deluxe Automatic/Manual Inflatable Life Jacket (USCG)
Lightweight, comfortable low-profile design that automatically inflates upon immersion while allowing full arm mobility for driving and casting.
SereneLife 10'6" Inflatable Stand Up Paddleboard (Complete Kit)
Calm winds (5 mph) offer pristine mirror-calm coves for touring, paddleboard fitness, and shoreline exploration.
Garmin Striker 4 Fishfinder with CHIRP Sonar & Dual-Beam Transducer
High-frequency CHIRP sonar pinpoints submerged humps, river channel dropoffs, bait balls, and suspended gamefish with crisp target separation.
Commercial Marinas & Featured Partners on Lake Roosevelt
Verified marine operators, boat slip facilities, and licensed guide services.
Featured Fishing Guides on Lake Roosevelt
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Marinas & Boat Rentals on Lake Roosevelt
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Living 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.
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