Marais des Cygnes River
This east-flowing eastern Kansas river passes Melvern Lake, Quenemo, Ottawa, Osawatomie and La Cygne and runs through the Marais des Cygnes National Wildlife Refuge before crossing into Missouri.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Marais des Cygnes River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | About 217 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Lyon County, Kansas, about a mile north of Reading |
| Mouth | Joins the Little Osage to form the Osage River in western Missouri |
| State | Kansas |
An Army Corps of Engineers dam in Osage County, Kansas, forms Melvern Lake.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Marais des Cygnes River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
- Boat ramps on the Marais des Cygnes River in Kansas ↗ · Bait shops near the Marais des Cygnes River in Kansas ↗
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
Lakes on or near the Marais des Cygnes River
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from Marais des Cygnes River (Wikipedia) ↗