Bear River
Loops north from Utah's Uintas through Evanston, Wyoming, into Idaho past Montpelier and Soda Springs, then turns south through Cache Valley and Cutler Reservoir back into Utah to reach the Great Salt Lake.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Bear River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | About 350 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Hayden and Stillwater Forks, Uinta Mountains, Summit County, Utah |
| Mouth | Bear River Bay, Great Salt Lake, Box Elder County, Utah |
| States | Idaho, Utah |
A diversion dam at Wardboro, Idaho, sends much of the flow into Bear Lake, and Cutler Reservoir impounds the river in Utah.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Bear River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
- Boat ramps on the Bear River in Idaho ↗ · Bait shops near the Bear River in Idaho ↗
- Boat ramps on the Bear River in Utah ↗ · Bait shops near the Bear River in Utah ↗
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
Facts from Bear River (Wikipedia) ↗