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Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake is one of the reservoirs LakeRadar tracks in Washington. The water surface spans about 80,000 acres, making it a very large body of water. It reaches a maximum depth of roughly 400 feet at an elevation of about 1,290 feet. Fish documented in the area include Smallmouth Bass, Common Carp, Rainbow Trout, and Walleye. A nearby water gauge supplies level and temperature readings where available. If you are planning a trip, Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake, Banks Lake, and Billy Clapp Lake are also nearby. Coverage here includes an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Forecasts for Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake come from the National Weather Service and refresh several times a day.
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Blowing Dust Advisory issued October 11 at 8:57AM PDT until October 11 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Spokane WA
Overall Fair (66/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Fishing (76/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 92/100 across these hours. Wind 6 mph from the east. Dusk hours (19:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 59° | 60° | 61° | 61° | 61° | 60° | 59° | 54° | 51° | 49° | 47° | 45° | 42° | 42° | 41° | 40° | 39° | 37° | 36° | 36° | 37° | 42° | 46° | 51° |
| Wind (kts) | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Direction | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | E | E | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Gusts (kts) | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Precip % | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sun, 12 PM PDT | 59°F | 14 mph NE (45°) | 28 mph | 1% | 4% | Sunny |
| Sun, 1 PM PDT | 60°F | 13 mph NE (45°) | 28 mph | 1% | 8% | Sunny |
| Sun, 2 PM PDT | 61°F | 13 mph NE (45°) | 25 mph | 1% | 11% | Sunny |
| Sun, 3 PM PDT | 61°F | 12 mph NE (45°) | 24 mph | 1% | 19% | Sunny |
| Sun, 4 PM PDT | 61°F | 13 mph NE (45°) | 23 mph | 1% | 25% | Sunny |
| Sun, 5 PM PDT | 60°F | 10 mph NE (45°) | 21 mph | 1% | 21% | Sunny |
| Sun, 6 PM PDT | 59°F | 7 mph NE (45°) | 15 mph | 1% | 16% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 7 PM PDT | 54°F | 6 mph E (90°) | 14 mph | 1% | 25% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 8 PM PDT | 51°F | 6 mph E (90°) | 12 mph | 1% | 23% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 9 PM PDT | 49°F | 6 mph N (0°) | 12 mph | 1% | 15% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 10 PM PDT | 47°F | 5 mph N (0°) | 14 mph | 1% | 16% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 11 PM PDT | 45°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 7 mph | 0% | 17% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 12 AM PDT | 42°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 6 mph | 0% | 12% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 1 AM PDT | 42°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 6 mph | 0% | 9% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 2 AM PDT | 41°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 6 mph | 0% | 9% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 3 AM PDT | 40°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 5 mph | 0% | 10% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 4 AM PDT | 39°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 5 mph | 0% | 8% | Mostly Clear |
| Mon, 5 AM PDT | 37°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 5 mph | 0% | 11% | Widespread Frost |
| Mon, 6 AM PDT | 36°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 5 mph | 0% | 21% | Widespread Frost |
| Mon, 7 AM PDT | 36°F | 1 mph N (0°) | 4 mph | 0% | 22% | Widespread Frost |
| Mon, 8 AM PDT | 37°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 5 mph | 0% | 13% | Widespread Frost |
| Mon, 9 AM PDT | 42°F | 2 mph N (0°) | 5 mph | 0% | 6% | Sunny |
| Mon, 10 AM PDT | 46°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 5 mph | 0% | 4% | Sunny |
| Mon, 11 AM PDT | 51°F | 3 mph N (0°) | 6 mph | 0% | 3% | Sunny |
| Mon, 12 PM PDT | 56°F | 3 mph SW (225°) | 6 mph | 0% | 1% | Sunny |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | Today October 11, 2026 | Today October 11, 2026 | Tonight October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 | Friday October 16, 2026 | Friday Night October 16, 2026 | Saturday October 17, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 61° | 61° | 36° | 63° | 34° | 67° | 42° | 69° | 43° | 72° | 44° | 75° | 46° | 72° |
| Wind | NE 10 to 14 mph | NE 10 to 14 mph | NE 2 to 7 mph | NW 1 to 5 mph | SE 3 mph | S 5 mph | SE 5 mph | SE 3 mph | E 3 mph | E 3 mph | NE 5 mph | E 3 to 7 mph | E 6 mph | SW 5 to 10 mph |
| Gusts | 30 mph | 28 mph | 15 mph | 9 mph | 9 mph | 8 mph | 8 mph | 7 mph | 6 mph | 7 mph | 7 mph | 13 mph | 10 mph | 24 mph |
| Precip % | 10% | 1% | 1% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1% |
| Forecast |
Good for fishing (76/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: 1% chance of precipitation. Wind 14 mph from the northeast. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend, water temperature. Confidence is moderate (74%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Fair for boating (56/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 14 mph from the northeast. 1% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Blowing Dust Advisory. Gusts to 28 mph. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Fair for sailing (72/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 14 mph from the NE is in the preferred sailing range. 1% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Active moderate alert: Blowing Dust Advisory. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Fair for kayaking (58/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 14 mph from the northeast. 1% chance of precipitation. Working against it: Gusts to 28 mph. Active moderate alert: Blowing Dust Advisory. Confidence is high (90%).
Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of WA Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Located in WA, Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake is a prominent freshwater reservoir known for its freshwater recreation and accessible shoreline. From open-water cruising and watersports to morning kayak tours, the lake attracts visitors throughout the warmer months. Managing stewardship is overseen by state and local natural resource agencies, ensuring sustainable multi-use access.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is required for anglers age 15+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Mandatory Clean, Drain & Dry inspection. Out-of-area craft require on-site Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS Quagga/Zebra) inspection or decontamination before launch. USCG life jackets required for all.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Smallmouth Bass, Common Carp, Rainbow Trout, Walleye. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
Mild year-round outdoor climate. Uncrowded waters, active winter bass and crappie fishing, and open year-round boat launch access.
No external source rows are cited by the data currently shown on this page.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 11, 12:18 PM PDT