Black River
A mountain river of east-central Arizona, the Black flows west from near Alpine through the White Mountains until it meets the White River near Fort Apache, where the two form the Salt.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Black River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 114 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Near Alpine, Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, Arizona |
| Mouth | Joins the White River to form the Salt River, Gila County |
| State | Arizona |
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Black River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- Arizona: Arizona Game and Fish Department ↗
Facts from Black River (Wikipedia) ↗