Heart River
A western North Dakota prairie stream that runs east past Belfield, South Heart and Dickinson, swings through Grant County where it is impounded as Lake Tschida, then bends northeast to reach the Missouri opposite Bismarck at Mandan.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Heart River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | About 180 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Near Saddle Butte, Belfield, Billings County, North Dakota |
| Mouth | Missouri River at Mandan, North Dakota |
| State | North Dakota |
Dickinson Dam forms Patterson Reservoir and Heart Butte Dam forms Lake Tschida.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Heart 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:
- North Dakota: North Dakota Game and Fish Department ↗
Lakes on or near the Heart River
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from Heart River (Wikipedia) ↗