Recreation
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Grand Coulee Dam Visitor Arrival Center
(509) 633-9265
https://www.usbr.gov/pn/grandcoulee/visit/gcvc.html
Fort Spokane Visitor Center
(509) 754-7893
https://www.nps.gov/laro/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm
National Park Service
(509) 754-7800
www.nps.gov/laro
Colville Tribal Park Rangers
(509) 634-3145
Spokane Indian Tribal Park Rangers
(509) 722-4445
Lake Area Information, Accommodations, RV Sites & Campgrounds
Grand Coulee Chamber of Commerce
(509) 633-3074
https://www.grandcouleedam.org/contact-us
Colville Chamber of Commerce
(509) 684-5973
https://www.colvillechamberofcommerce.com/
Kettle Falls Chamber of Commerce
(509) 738-2300
https://www.kfchamber.org
Chewelah Chamber of Commerce
(509) 935-8595
www.chewelah.org
Colville Reservation Campgrounds
(509) 634-3145
Spokane Reservation Campgrounds
(509) 722-4445
National Park Service Group Campsites
Fort Spokane, Hunters, Keller Ferry, Kettle Falls (Locust Grove), Spring Canyon, Evans and Gifford
Reservations made through recreation.gov or call to reservation line 1-877-444-6777
Lake Level Reports: Current lake level report
Bureau of Reclamation
(800) 824-4916
Boat Launch Conditions
Lake Level Report: For current lake level report, click here or call (800) 824-4916.
National Park Service
(509) 754-7800
www.nps.gov/laro
First Responders - Be Prepared to State Your Exact Location
EMERGENCIES - 911
Marine Band Number - Marine 16
Stevens County Sheriff's Office
(509) 684-5296
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office
(509) 725-3501
Ferry County Sheriff's Office
(509) 775-3132
Colville Tribal Police
(800) 551-5800
Spokane Indian Tribal Park Rangers
(509) 722-4445
Lakeside Concessions
Lake Roosevelt Adventures (Seven Bays Marina and Keller Ferry Marina)
(855) 961-1055
http://www.lakerooseveltadventures.com
Lake Roosevelt Resort & Marina (Kettle Falls)
(800) 635-7585
www.lakeroosevelt.com
Two Rivers Resort
(509) 722-4029
https://tworiversresort.com
Lake Level Report
For current lake level report, click here or call (800) 824-4916.
Playing by the rules assures that every visitor can have a safe and enjoyable visit. Park rangers and enforcement officers are here to help you become acquainted with the area, know the rules and take public safety actions when necessary. They like to greet you with a smile, and they tell us they enjoy the smiles and waves back. See Frequently Asked Questions for more information.
AT A GLANCE |
National Park Service |
Colville Confederated Tribes |
Spokane Tribe of Indians |
| Is a fishing license required from a boat? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Are youths under 15 required to have a fishing license when accompanied by an adult? | No | No | No |
| Is my state access permit good at Lake Roosevelt? | No | No | No |
| Is driving motor or off-road vehicles on beaches or exposed lakebeds allowed? | No | No | No |
| Are pets allowed on a leash in developed beaches, or picnic areas? | No | Yes | Yes |
| Can I possess or carry firearms with a concealed weapons permit? | No | No | No |
| Can I target practice or shoot skeet? | No | No | No |
| Is hunting allowed with a license? | Yes | No | No |
View & download the Washington Sport Fishing Rules Booklet
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The wide open spaces of Lake Roosevelt make it an ideal and tranquil destination for fishing and hunting. There are over 30 species of fish in the lake. Annually, over 500,000 rainbow trout and 500,000 kokanee are stocked in the lake. Other common sport fish are large and small mouth bass, walleye, and perch. Seasonally, hunters seek whitetail and mule deer, black bear, elk, pheasant, quail, grouse, chukar, and wild turkey. Waterfowl, ducks, and geese are, of course, plentiful as well.
Hunting and fishing also require accountability and responsibility. Besides licenses, there are regulations and safety measures that must be followed. In the Lake Roosevelt area, start by knowing if you are on tribal, county, private, state or federal land. Based on where you are located, the information below provides you telephone numbers and Internet addresses to assure a safe and enjoyable journey.
On federal lands, within the recreation area, Washington state regulations apply. On the reservations, tribal regulations apply. For private landowners, always obtain permission to hunt on their land.
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
To purchase hunting and fishing licenses, passes for wildlife viewing or submit harvest activity, visit https://wdfw.wa.gov/licenses. If necessary, you will need to create a customer account. Discover Passes and Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Prevention Permits do not require a customer account.To purchase hunting and fishing licenses, passes for wildlife viewing or submit harvest activity, visit www.fishhunt.dfw.wa.gov. If necessary, you will need to create a customer account. Discover Passes and Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Prevention Permits do not require a customer account.
Click here to view the current Fishing in Washington Regulation Pamphlet.
Click here to view the current hunting seasons and regulations in Washington.
For general WDFW questions, call 360-902-2200. Licensing questions can be directed to the Licensing Division: (360) 902-2464, licensing@dfw.wa.gov
Additional Resources:
- The Enforcement Program may be contacted at enforcement-web@dfw.wa.gov.
- Fish Program may be contacted at fishpgm@dfw.wa.gov.
- Wildlife Program may be contacted at wildthing@dfw.wa.gov.
- The Discover Pass toll free line is 866-320-9933 or visit the web site at https://discoverpass.wa.gov/.
Colville Confederated Tribes
To purchase a fishing license, receive information or a regulation pamphlet, or locate a concession: visit https://colville.nagfa.net/online/ or call (509) 634-2110 or (800) 549-0028
Spokane Indian Tribe
To purchase a fishing license, receive information or a regulation pamphlet, or locate a concession: (509) 722-4445
Fish Advisory
How close to the lake can I beach camp?
Lake levels can change rapidly due to Grand Coulee Dam operations. During summer, the lake can rise or fall by as much as 2 feet in a twenty four our period. People tent or boat camping on shorelines should manage their belongings accordingly. For lake level reports, visit the LRF lake level page or call (800) 824-4916.
Are there landslide dangers?
Landslides can and do occur around Lake Roosevelt. Staying clear of landslide areas is the best way to maintain public safety. Landslide areas tend to be around steep slopes of sand, gravel or clay. They can be activated by people carving letters or signs into exposed banks, or people exploring shoreline crevices and inlets surrounded by steep slopes.
Can I hunt and fish and what kind of license do I need?
See Fishing & Hunting page.
Can I operate my personal water craft?
Personal water craft (PWC) use is allowed within the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area except for the following conditions. PWC use is closed in National Park managed areas within the Kettle River (from its confluence with the lake upstream approximately seven miles). There is a no wake zone for PWCs (and all other boats) from the area adjacent to the Fort Spokane boat launch on the Spokane arm to just downstream of Two Rivers Marina (at the confluence). Also there are no wake zones 200 feet from marinas, campgrounds, picnic areas, swim beaches, and water skiers and other persons in the water.
Can I dig for or collect artifacts, or use metal detectors?
These activities are forbidden. Individuals found digging or collecting cultural artifacts can be prosecuted for committing a federal felony.
Can I have a fire on the beach?
Within the NPS recreation area, fires are only permitted from November 1 to May 1. Fires must be less than 3' in diameter and at least 10' from the nearest beach logs, structure or vegetation. With a tribal permit, fires are allowed on the reservation shorelines.
Why do I need to watch for floating logs, debris, shallows and submerged obstacles?
Water flowing into the lake can carry floating debris such as logs and branches that can damage props and boat hulls. Fluctuating water levels can also expose rocks and bars.
What should I do about sanitation when boat camping?
When boat camping, every camper must have a means of containing solid human waste with a portable sanitation device. Plastic bags are not acceptable. Please be sure to dispose of the waste at pump out facilities, and not in the toilets or garbage cans.
Click on a map section for fishing locations & reports.
You can launch if the current level is above the red line.
Click here for current fishing trends.
Up to 1.5 million people visit Lake Roosevelt every year to enjoy its wide open spaces and almost limitless recreational opportunities. The unspoiled nature of the lake, however, is no accident…
While the roots of its scenic beauty date back to the ice age floods, the formation and management of the lake is distinctly modern. With the closing of Grand Coulee Dam’s gates in 1942, the resulting reservoir (called Franklin D. Roosevelt or Lake Roosevelt for short) extends north over 150 miles and provides over 630 miles of shoreline. The shoreline within the Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area is managed by the National Park Service. The shorelines within the Colville and Spokane reservations are managed by the respective tribes. The Bureau of Indian Affairs is also a managing partner at Lake Roosevelt. The managing partners work closely with other federal, state and county agencies.
The result is a continuous commitment to enhance and preserve the environment and cultural resources while developing strong, healthy communities.
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