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Lake Roosevelt stretches 150 miles behind Grand Coulee Dam, with big rainbows, walleye, kokanee and smallmouth.
Looking for the latest Lake Roosevelt river report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with live flows, current conditions, hatches and the flies working now on the Lake Roosevelt.
Water level
There is no public daily water level gauge for Lake Roosevelt that we can show here. Check with the managing agency or a local shop for the latest.
Wind forecast
Lake Roosevelt fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Rainbows cruise the shorelines in fall.
Streamers and leeches near the creek mouths.
Stocking report
See the WDFW catchable trout plant reports for the latest stocking at Lake Roosevelt and other Washington waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Lake Roosevelt, bring: Woolly Bugger #4-8, Sparkle Minnow #4-6, Mini Leech #8-10, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Scud Bomb #12-16, Clouser Minnow #2-6, Pitching Leech #10.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Lake Roosevelt lake details
| Access | National Recreation Area ramps and campgrounds along the lake. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 1,290 ft |
| Nearest town | Kettle Falls, Washington |
| Best season | Year-round |
| Fish | Rainbows, walleye, kokanee and smallmouth |
| Regulations | Parts of the lake are on tribal land. Check the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife regulations and emergency rule changes before you go. A Washington fishing license is required for anglers 15 and older, plus a catch record card for steelhead and salmon. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 2X to 3X tippet |
| Ice fishing | Rarely. |
| Camping | Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area campgrounds |
| Kids | Yes. |
| Good to know | Drawdowns change the shoreline. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Rainbows.
Spring
Drawdown.
Summer
Walleye.
Fall
Fall rainbows.
How to get there
From Spokane, take US-395 north to Kettle Falls.