Grand River
Three forks rising in southern Iowa unite below Albany, Missouri, and the free-flowing Grand winds southeast across north Missouri farm country, gathering the Thompson River and several creeks at Chillicothe before reaching the Missouri.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Grand River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | About 226 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Forks near Creston and Mount Ayr, southern Iowa |
| Mouth | Missouri River near Brunswick, Missouri |
| State | Missouri |
The river has no dams; a proposed Pattonsburg Dam was never authorized.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Grand 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:
- Missouri: Missouri Department of Conservation ↗
Facts from Grand River (Wikipedia) ↗