John Day River
A long undammed river of eastern Oregon, it flows west past Prairie City and John Day, turns north through Picture Gorge and the fossil-bed country, then meanders north between Sherman and Gilliam counties to the Columbia.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the John Day River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | About 284 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Strawberry Mountains, Malheur National Forest, Grant County, Oregon |
| Mouth | Columbia River (Lake Umatilla) northeast of Biggs Junction, Oregon |
| State | Oregon |
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the John Day 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:
Facts from John Day River (Wikipedia) ↗