Reservoir · Lincoln, Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake at Grand Coulee Dam
Location Snapshot
Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake at Grand Coulee Dam is a vast Columbia River reservoir with long arms, rocky shorelines, deep open water, and river-influenced structure. Walleye and rainbow trout are major targets, with kokanee and other reservoir species adding substantial open-water variety.
Current Lake Rating
Unavailable
A condition rating is not available from the current lake evidence.
Rating confidence: Low
Should I Go?
Not Enough Data
Fishing guidance for this destination based on available lake conditions, weather, and seasonal context. It is not a boating, swimming, ice, or access-safety rating.
Why
- Not enough current water information is available to recommend a reliable fishing window
- Live water observations could not be retrieved at this time.
Current Readings
Key lake readings are not available right now.
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Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
47°F
Feels like
40°F
Wind
6 mph N
Wind gust
6 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 3:00 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this lake
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this lake.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 4 AM
Clear
Temp 46°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Tue 8 AM
Clear
Temp 45°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Tue 12 PM
Clear
Temp 64°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Tue 4 PM
Clear
Temp 70°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Tue 8 PM
Clear
Temp 58°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Wed 12 AM
Clear
Temp 54°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 70°F / Low 44°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 73°F / Low 51°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 8 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 66°F / Low 46°F
Chance 12%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 8 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 61°F / Low 39°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 24 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this lake's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence lake level and access, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, and reservoir operations where applicable.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Reservoir Elevation History
Elevation is reported relative to the datum used by this USGS monitoring site. Elevations from different lakes or datums should not be directly compared.
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Rainbow trout are primary in Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake at Grand Coulee Dam. Smallmouth bass and walleye are present and wild.
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- Medium confidence
Walleye
Sander vitreus
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Trolling
Official sources
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Midge larvaGeneral stillwater midge-style family — not a live Chironomidae Hatch claim.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral stillwater streamer family. Not a baitfish or kokanee Hatch event.
- Ant or beetleGeneral shoreline terrestrial family — not a local Hatch calendar.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Lincoln, Washington
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
Lake Details
County
Lincoln
Management Category
Columbia reservoir
Regulation Scope
Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake at Grand Coulee Dam.
Regulation Summary
Lake Roosevelt: WDFW Lake Roosevelt / Columbia Basin rules. Confirm current Fishing Regulations.
Target Species
rainbow-trout, smallmouth-bass, walleye
Public Access
Public