Bruneau River
Gathers forks in Nevada's Jarbidge Mountains, flows north through a remote lava canyon up to 1,200 feet deep, then crosses farmland near Bruneau to enter the Snake at C. J. Strike Reservoir.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Bruneau River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 153 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Jarbidge Mountains, Elko County, Nevada |
| Mouth | C. J. Strike Reservoir on the Snake River, Owyhee County, Idaho |
| States | Idaho, Nevada |
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Bruneau River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
- Boat ramps on the Bruneau River in Idaho ↗ · Bait shops near the Bruneau River in Idaho ↗
- Boat ramps on the Bruneau River in Nevada ↗ · Bait shops near the Bruneau River in Nevada ↗
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
Lakes on or near the Bruneau River
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from Bruneau River (Wikipedia) ↗