Loup River
A short prairie river, the Loup runs east-northeast from Howard County past Fullerton and Genoa, roughly paralleling the Platte, which it joins near Columbus.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Loup River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | About 68 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | North Loup and Middle Loup confluence near St. Paul, Nebraska |
| Mouth | Platte River southeast of Columbus, Nebraska |
| State | Nebraska |
A diversion dam near Genoa feeds the Loup Canal and its Monroe and Columbus hydro plants.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Loup 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:
- Nebraska: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission ↗
Facts from Loup River (Wikipedia) ↗