Jordan River
A short urban river that drains Utah Lake north through the Jordan Narrows and across the Salt Lake Valley, passing suburbs such as Draper, South Jordan, Murray and Salt Lake City before spreading into Great Salt Lake wetlands.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Jordan River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 51 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | North end of Utah Lake near Lehi, Utah |
| Mouth | Great Salt Lake, Davis County, Utah |
| State | Utah |
Turner Dam and Joint Dam sit at and below the Jordan Narrows.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Jordan 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 Jordan River (Wikipedia) ↗