Moreau River
Fed by forks rising in northwest South Dakota's badlands, the Moreau runs east past Usta and across the Cheyenne River Indian Reservation, with its final stretch drowned as an arm of Lake Oahe.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Moreau River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | About 200 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Junction of North and South forks near Zeona, Perkins County, SD |
| Mouth | Missouri River (Lake Oahe) west of Akaska, South Dakota |
| State | South Dakota |
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Moreau River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
- Boat ramps on the Moreau River in South Dakota ↗ · Bait shops near the Moreau River in South Dakota ↗
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- South Dakota: South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks ↗
Facts from Moreau River (Wikipedia) ↗