Boat Ramps

There are total of 6 boat ramps at Banks Lake. Here are details of each ramp. Members can upload photos of the ramps.

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Ankeny #1
GPS: 47.6402682417408, -119.321754723787
Owner: Managed by WDFW

Driving Directions:
West from Coulee City on Hwy 2. Go approximately 2 mi. turn right at public fishing sign. Go 1.2 mi. to campground and boat launch.

Other Information:
Nice access to south end of Banks Lake, also has an ADA camping spot.

  • Boat launch
  • Natural-type launch
  • Camping
  • Handicap accessible
  • Parking
  • Open year-around
  • Motorized boats allowed
  • No horse power limit
  • Ungated area
  • Restrooms

Fish Species
Find/catch these types of fish here:

  • Bass, Largemouth
  • Bass, Smallmouth
  • Bluegill
  • Burbot
  • Carp, Common
  • Crappie, Black
  • Crawfish
  • Perch, Yellow
  • Pumpkinseed
  • Salmon, Kokanee
  • Tench
  • Trout, Rainbow
  • Walleye
  • Whitefish, Lake

Note that a DISCOVER PASS or VEHICLE ACCESS PASS is required on all WDFW lands.  You will find more information on this requirement at the web address listed above (link).

This information courtesy of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.  Banks Lake Public Access, Aug-26-2014   http://wdfw.wa.gov/lands/water_access/30104/

Record Created: 8/27/2014 2:47:40 AM - Record Updated: 2/26/2015 10:59:33 AM - Edit
Ankeny #2
Alternate Names: Purdue Draw
GPS: 47.6282759115963, -119.328238964081
Owner: Managed by WDFW

Driving Directions:
West from Coulee City on Hwy 2. Go about 2 mi. Turn right at public fishing sign. Go .2 mi. to turn right at "Y" to boat launch and toilet.

Other Information:
Good access to south end of Banks Lake.

  • Boat launch
  • Natural-type launch
  • Camping
  • Handicap accessible
  • Parking
  • Open year-around
  • Motorized boats allowed
  • No horse power limit
  • Ungated area
  • Restrooms

Fish Species
Find/catch these types of fish here:

  • Bass, Largemouth
  • Bass, Smallmouth
  • Bluegill
  • Burbot
  • Carp, Common
  • Crappie, Black
  • Crawfish
  • Perch, Yellow
  • Pumpkinseed
  • Salmon, Kokanee
  • Tench
  • Trout, Rainbow
  • Walleye
  • Whitefish, Lake

Note that a DISCOVER PASS or VEHICLE ACCESS PASS is required on all WDFW lands.  You will find more information on this requirement at the web address listed above (link).

This information courtesy of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.  Banks Lake Public Access, Aug-26-2014   http://wdfw.wa.gov/lands/water_access/30105/

Record Created: 8/27/2014 2:47:40 AM - Record Updated: 2/26/2015 11:00:02 AM - Edit
Barker Canyon
GPS: 47.9025834685192, -119.16471272707
Owner: Managed by WDFW

Driving Directions
From Grand Coulee on Hwy 174 going north and west go about 10 mi. to Barker Canyon Rd. Turn left, go 6.1 mi. to access.

Other Information

    Concrete Boat launch
    Handicap accessible
    Parking
    Camping
    Open year-around
    Motorized boats allowed
    No horse power limit
    Ungated area
    Restrooms

Fish Species
Find/catch these types of fish here:  

  • Bass, Largemouth
  • Bass, Smallmouth
  • Bluegill
  • Burbot
  • Carp, Common
  • Crappie, Black
  • Crawfish
  • Perch, Yellow
  • Pumpkinseed
  • Salmon, Kokanee
  • Tench
  • Trout, Rainbow
  • Walleye
  • Whitefish, Lake

Note that a DISCOVER PASS or VEHICLE ACCESS PASS is required on all WDFW lands.  You will find more information on this requirement at the web address listed above (link).

This information courtesy of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.  Banks Lake Public Access, Aug-26-2014   http://wdfw.wa.gov/lands/water_access/30104/

 

Record Created: 8/27/2014 2:47:40 AM - Record Updated: 2/26/2015 11:02:33 AM - Edit
Million Dollar North
GPS: 47.7550616511869, -119.225504994392
Owner: Managed by WDFW

Driving Directions:
From Coulee City go northeast on Hwy 2. Stay north which turns into 155. Go approximately 9 mi. turn left at public fishing sign.

Other Information:
Very nice big parking area for RV's.

    Natural Boat launch
    Handicap accessible
    Parking
    Camping
    Open year-around
    Motorized boats allowed
    No horse power limit
    Ungated area
    Restrooms

Fish Species
Find/catch these types of fish here:  

  • Bass, Largemouth
  • Bass, Smallmouth
  • Bluegill
  • Burbot
  • Carp, Common
  • Crappie, Black
  • Crawfish
  • Perch, Yellow
  • Pumpkinseed
  • Salmon, Kokanee
  • Tench
  • Trout, Rainbow
  • Walleye
  • Whitefish, Lake

 

Note that a DISCOVER PASS or VEHICLE ACCESS PASS is required on all WDFW lands.  You will find more information on this requirement at the web address listed above (link).

This information courtesy of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.  Banks Lake Public Access, Aug-26-2014   http://wdfw.wa.gov/lands/water_access/30104/

Record Created: 8/29/2014 2:46:58 AM - Record Updated: 2/26/2015 11:18:52 AM - Edit
Million Dollar South
GPS: 47.71967961, -119.2572202

Driving Directions:
West from Coulee City on Hwy 2. Go approximately 2 mi. turn right at public fishing sign. Go 1.2 mi. to campground and boat launch.

Other Information:
Nice access to south end of Banks Lake, also has an ADA camping spot.

    Concrete Boat launch
    Handicap accessible
    Parking
    Camping
    Open year-around
    Motorized boats allowed
    No horse power limit
    Ungated area
    Restrooms

Fish Species
Find/catch these types of fish here:

    Bass, Largemouth
    Bass, Smallmouth
    Bluegill
    Burbot
    Carp, Common
    Crappie, Black
    Crawfish
    Perch, Yellow
    Pumpkinseed
    Salmon, Kokanee
    Tench
    Trout, Rainbow
    Walleye
    Whitefish, Lake

Note that a DISCOVER PASS or VEHICLE ACCESS PASS is required on all WDFW lands.  You will find more information on this requirement at the web address listed above (link).

This information courtesy of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.  Banks Lake Public Access, Aug-26-2014   http://wdfw.wa.gov/lands/water_access/30104/

Record Created: 8/29/2014 2:46:58 AM - Record Updated: 2/26/2015 11:19:22 AM - Edit
Populars
GPS: 47.8605835971321, -119.145264029503
Owner: Managed by WDFW

Driving Directions:
Take a left at steamboat rock off Hwy 155 and there will be signs to this access.

Other Information:
It's primitive. No facilities

    Dirt Boat launch
    No ADA Facilities Available
    Camping
    Open year-around
    Motorized boats allowed
    Ungated area

Fish Species
Find/catch these types of fish here:  

  • Bass, Largemouth
  • Bass, Smallmouth
  • Bluegill
  • Burbot
  • Carp, Common
  • Crappie, Black
  • Crawfish
  • Perch, Yellow
  • Pumpkinseed
  • Salmon, Kokanee
  • Tench
  • Trout, Rainbow
  • Walleye
  • Whitefish, Lake

 

Note that a DISCOVER PASS or VEHICLE ACCESS PASS is required on all WDFW lands.  You will find more information on this requirement at the web address listed above (link).

This information courtesy of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.  Banks Lake Public Access, Aug-26-2014   http://wdfw.wa.gov/lands/water_access/30104/

Record Created: 8/30/2014 2:47:56 AM - Record Updated: 2/26/2015 11:21:59 AM - Edit
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