Lake Roosevelt

U.S. Bureau of Reclamation β€’ Dam completed 1941

Lake Roosevelt

1289.00 ft MSL Below normal
Updated
-1.00 ft vs full pool (1290.00 ft) U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Β· checked 2026-11-01
24h change: -0.10 ft
Lake Roosevelt water level
30-Day Level Trend Lake Roosevelt water level
30d Change: +2.3 ft 7d Change: +0.3 ft

Lake Roosevelt Boat Ramps, Campgrounds & Marinas

Each site below links to the official listing it came from. Ramp closures depend on each ramp's design and the lake level, and most operators don't publish them in real time, so confirm with U.S. Bureau of Reclamation before you launch.

Campgrounds & RV Parks

Campgrounds listed by Recreation.gov and official park sources
5 Campgrounds

β›Ί Jones Bay Campground

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Jones 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...

β›Ί Keller Ferry Campground (Concessionaire-Operated)

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Keller 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...

β›Ί Keller Ferry Group Sites (Concessionaire-Operated)

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Keller 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...

β›Ί Spring Canyon

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Spring 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...

β›Ί Spring Canyon Group Site

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Spring 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...

Fishing Lake Roosevelt

Solunar Fishing Report Β· Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Lake Roosevelt Fishing Report

Solunar RatingFair (2/4)
Best solunar period β€” Moon Overhead 7:11 AM–9:11 AM PST

Waning Crescent (20% illuminated); strongest solunar period: Moon Overhead 7:11 AM–9:11 AM PST; lake at 1289.00 ft, 1.0 ft below full pool, down 0.10 ft in 24 hours.

Minor PeriodMoonrise
1:09 AM – 2:09 AM
Major PeriodMoon Overheadnear sunrise/sunset
7:11 AM – 9:11 AM
Minor PeriodMoonset
1:59 PM – 2:59 PM
Major PeriodMoon Underfoot
7:34 PM – 9:34 PM
Sunrise 6:45 AMSunset 4:32 PMMoonrise 1:39 AMMoonset 2:29 PMTimes in PST

The solunar rating follows solunar theory, an angler tradition rather than a measurement. Today's rating reflects a solunar period near sunrise or sunset. Moon and sun times are calculated for the lake's location; it is not a catch report.

Fishing & Boating Rules

Official Sources
Commonly Targeted Species:
🐟 Rainbow trout🐟 Kokanee🐟 White sturgeon🐟 Yellow perch🐟 Lake whitefish🐟 Burbot

Limits, licenses, and boating requirements change often. Check the current official rules before fishing or boating on Lake Roosevelt:

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Copernicus Sentinel-2

Latest Satellite Image of Lake Roosevelt

A true-colour image from the most recent low-cloud Sentinel-2 pass over the lake. It shows the lake as it looked on the capture date, not today.

Captured 2026-10-20 (0.1% cloud cover in scene)
Sentinel-2 true-colour satellite image of Lake Roosevelt captured 2026-10-20
10 m/px β€’ Level-2A surface reflectanceOpen full image β†—

Contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data 2026, processed via the Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem.

Living Near Lake Roosevelt

Shoreline and docks. Shoreline use on Lake Roosevelt is managed by U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Whether private docks are allowed, and where, depends on that operator's shoreline rules. Before making an offer on waterfront property, confirm with the operator whether a dock permit exists and whether it transfers to a new owner.

Flood pool and easements. Property near the water may carry flowage easements that limit building below a set elevation. Check the deed, a survey and the operator's rules before buying.

Nearby towns. Grand Coulee, WA, Coulee Dam, WA, Spokane, WA. Property taxes, utilities, HOA covenants and short-term rental rules vary between towns and counties.

Lakefront Living & Property

Living on Lake Roosevelt

Considering a lake cabin, waterfront home, or retirement property on Lake Roosevelt? Water levels, dock permits, and flood pool limits all affect waterfront property, so review them before you buy.

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