Washington
Franklin D Roosevelt Lake fishing guide
Franklin D Roosevelt Lake in Washington holds Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Kokanee Salmon, Walleye, Lake Trout, Chinook Salmon, White Sturgeon, and Brown Trout. Ten boat launches provide access across the reservoir, including French Rock, North Gorge, Gifford, Evans, and Hunters, though bank fishing opportunities are limited. The lake offers both warm and cold-water species for anglers willing to trailer boats to launch points.
Current conditions
As of September 1, 2026, Franklin D Roosevelt Lake has water around 55°F. Conditions look good for fishing right now.
- State
- Washington
- Public access
- Yes
- Access points
- 12
- Species recorded
- 15
These conditions are read from our data about once a day and may not reflect the current moment. For real-time conditions, open Guidepole Fish.
Public access & launches
Limited public bank access along Franklin D Roosevelt Lake, computed from public land ownership and hydrography.
- North Gorge Boat LaunchBoat launch
- French Rock Boat LaunchBoat launch
- China Bend Boat LaunchBoat launch
- Gifford Boat LaunchBoat launch
- Evans Boat LaunchBoat launch
- Hunters Boat LaunchBoat launch
- Daisy Boat LaunchBoat launch
- Marcus Island Boat LaunchBoat launch
- Snag Cove Boat LaunchBoat launch
- Inchelelium Boat LaunchBoat launch
- KETTLE FALLS CAMPGROUNDBoat launch
- KETTLE FALLS LOCUST GROVE GROUP SITEBoat launch
Regulations
- All speciesSTEVENS CO. · Northport power line crossing to most upstream point of Steamboat Rock CRC (549)
- Season
- Mar. 1-Fri. before Memorial Day
CLOSED WATERS.
- All speciesSTEVENS CO. · Little Dalles power line crossing upstream 1.7 miles to marked rock point CRC (549)
- Season
- Mar. 1-Fri. before Memorial Day
CLOSED WATERS.
- All speciesFERRY/STEVENS CO. · Kettle Arm upstream to Barstow Bridge CRC (549)
- Season
- Mar. 1-Fri. before Memorial Day
CLOSED WATERS.
- KokaneeSTEVENS CO. · from most upstream point of Steamboat Rock to U.S. Canadian Border CRC (549)
- Season
- Year-round
- Bag
- Daily limit 6
- Size
- min. size.
No min. size. Daily limit 6. No more than 2 with intact adipose fins may be retained.
- KokaneeFERRY/GRANT/LINCOLN/OKANOGAN/STEVENS CO. · Grand Coulee Dam to Little Dalles power line crossing including Hawk Creek downstream of the falls at Hawk Creek Campground and the Spokane Arm upstream to 400' below Little Falls Dam CRC (549)
- Season
- Year-round
- Bag
- Daily limit 6
- Size
- min. size.
No min. size. Daily limit 6. No more than 2 with intact adipose fins may be retained.
- KokaneeSTEVENS CO. · from marked rock point 1.7 miles upstream of Little Dalles power line crossing to Northport power line crossing CRC (549)
- Season
- Year-round
- Bag
- Daily limit 6
- Size
- min. size.
No min. size. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 with intact adipose fins may be retained.
- KokaneeFERRY/STEVENS CO. · Kettle Arm upstream to Barstow Bridge CRC (549)
- Season
- Sat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.
- Bag
- Daily limit 6
- Size
- min. size.
No min. size. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 with intact adipose fins may be retained.
- KokaneeSTEVENS CO. · Little Dalles power line crossing upstream 1.7 miles to marked rock point CRC (549)
- Season
- Sat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.
- Bag
- Daily limit 6
- Size
- min. size.
No min. size. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 with intact adipose fins may be retained.
- KokaneeSTEVENS CO. · Northport power line crossing to most upstream point of Steamboat Rock CRC (549)
- Season
- Sat. before Memorial Day-Last Day of Feb.
- Bag
- Daily limit 6
- Size
- min. size.
No min. size. Daily limit 6. Up to 2 with intact adipose fins may be retained.
- Other game fishFERRY/GRANT/LINCOLN/OKANOGAN/STEVENS CO. · Grand Coulee Dam to Little Dalles power line crossing including Hawk Creek downstream of the falls at Hawk Creek Campground and the Spokane Arm upstream to 400' below Little Falls Dam CRC (549)
- Season
- Year-round
Statewide min. size/daily limit.
As of 2026-08-28.Guidance, not legal advice — always confirm current rules with the state.Official Washington regulations
What’s in it
Recorded in/near this water. Occurrence-based unless a higher-confidence source is shown — see it per-species in the app.
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Franklin D Roosevelt Lake fishing — FAQ
Can you fish Franklin D Roosevelt Lake?
Yes — Franklin D Roosevelt Lake in Washington has public access (limited public bank access). Open the guide to see the public access, launches, and current regulations.
Do you need a license to fish Franklin D Roosevelt Lake?
Yes — Washington requires a valid fishing license for most fishing. The current official state regulations are linked on this page.
What fish are in Franklin D Roosevelt Lake?
Species recorded in Franklin D Roosevelt Lake include Walleye, Brown Trout, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout. The full list is on this page.
Where can you access Franklin D Roosevelt Lake?
Access points include North Gorge Boat Launch, French Rock Boat Launch, China Bend Boat Launch. See every launch and access site on this page.
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