Banks Lake
Bureau of Reclamation, Washington.
Banks Lake, part of the Columbia Basin Project, was created by building two rock-faced, earthfill dams at the north and south ends of the Ice-Age channel of the Columbia River, now known as Grand Coulee. The reservoir is 27 miles long with 27,000 water surface acres. Fishing opportunities for smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, yellow perch, rainbow trout, walleye, kokanee, black crappie, bullhead, and whitefish. Developed camping facilities are also available. Call 1-800-452-5687. Wildlife area information.
Notifications and Alerts
Effective immediately, Reclamation will require all boats launching at Lake Berryessa to participate in a seal program to prevent the spread of invasive mussels. All vessels wishing to launch at Lake Berryessa will be inspected. A red quarantine seal will be applied for 30 days during, which the vessel will not be permitted to launch. Vessels that have finished the 30-day quarantine may return to the lake and have the seal removed by authorized staff and will be allowed to launch. For more information on this updated protocol, please view the press release here: https://www.usbr.gov/newsroom/news-release/5031.
Nearby Activities
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hotel/Lodge/Resort Fs Owned
- Hunting
- Interpretive Programs
- Off Highway Vehicle
- Other Recreation Concession Site
- Picnicking
- Recreational Vehicles
- Water Sports
Directions
State Rt 155 north from Coulee City, Washington.
