Cannonball River
Rising in the badlands of southwest North Dakota, the Cannonball heads east-southeast past New England, Mott and Burt, turns northeast by Shields, and marks the northern edge of the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation before entering Lake Oahe.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Cannonball River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | About 135 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Badlands north of Amidon, Slope County, North Dakota |
| Mouth | Missouri River (Lake Oahe) near Cannon Ball, North Dakota |
| State | North Dakota |
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Cannonball River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
- Boat ramps on the Cannonball River in North Dakota ↗ · Bait shops near the Cannonball River in North Dakota ↗
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- North Dakota: North Dakota Game and Fish Department ↗
Facts from Cannonball River (Wikipedia) ↗