Interesting post Fishnfella's. I find the situation to be unusual too. Since I live in the Spokane region I haven't been involved in the activity to gain access to the lake but if I lived in the region, I sure would be talking to everybody I could.

On a side note, I grew up in Okanogan and go through Grand Coulee all the time to and from the hometown. I bet you get some fun fishing in and around your area with Banks and Roosevelt right there.

Mike