Kobuk River
The Kobuk runs west just north of the Arctic Circle, past the villages of Kobuk, Shungnak, Ambler and Kiana and through Kobuk Valley National Park, ending in a wide delta on Kotzebue Sound.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Kobuk River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | About 280 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Endicott Mountains east of Walker Lake, Gates of the Arctic |
| Mouth | Hotham Inlet of Kotzebue Sound, southeast of Kotzebue |
| State | Alaska |
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Kobuk 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 Kobuk River (Wikipedia) ↗