Regional Lakes

Lakes abound across the Pacific Northwest Region, ranging from tiny crystal-clear alpine tarns, to large nutrient-rich coastal ponds and mountain lakes, to huge deep, dark reservoirs.

These lakes and reservoirs serve as habitat for diverse assemblages of aquatic life, including many species of cold-water and warm-water fish.

Lake Roosevelt

At 150 miles long, Lake Roosevelt is obviously the main feature relevent here and in itself represents more opportunities than many guests have even considered. Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area is one of the largest lakes in the area, making it ideal for motor boating, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking, wind surfing sailing, swimming and fishing. Access to the lake is made easy by 23 boat ramps and 4 full service marinas as well as 28 year round campgrounds, some only accessible by boat.

Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area Map (click for larger view)

Other Lakes

Many of the lakes have had fish species introduced to provide enhanced fishing opportunities. Lake habitats on the National Forests are managed to protect these native and desirable species and water quality, as well as to provide for a range of recreational experiences such as camping, hiking, boating, fishing, fish-viewing and educational programs.

Many of these water bodies, especially reservoirs, have been systematically improved to provide better habitat conditions for fish, or access for anglers.

In order to keep these habitats available to future generations it is important to also keep in mind that Lakes, as standing water bodies, can be particularly sensitive to changes in the surrounding environment (including air quality).
Blue Moose Cabins encourages Guests to protect these valuable natural assets by considering the 'Tread Lightly' program.

Colville National Forest Link to Lake information
from this link you can get directions and access information to 51 of the regions lakes as well as facilities available photos and fishing opportunities available.