A method for retrieving electrolyte form aluminum electrolysis carbon residue, characterized in that the aluminum electrolysis carbon residue is mixed with calcium fluoride serving as disperser with a weight of 1 to 10 wt. % of the carbon residue, and coal serving as combustion catalyst with a weight of 1 to 10 wt. % of the carbon residue, and then is roasted for 1 to 3 hours under a temperature of 650 to 850 degree C.. The method has the advantages of low process cost, high retrieving rate of electrolyte, easy implementation. The retrieved electrolyte has little impurity, and can be directly and completely returned to the electrolysis cell for use without negative effect to the quality of the electrolyte and aluminum melt.