Noatak River
Flowing west from Gates of the Arctic National Park through the Noatak National Preserve, this remote Arctic river passes only one permanent settlement, the village of Noatak, before reaching Kotzebue Sound.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Noatak River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | About 425 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Mount Igikpak, Schwatka Mountains, Brooks Range |
| Mouth | Hotham Inlet of Kotzebue Sound, north of Kotzebue |
| State | Alaska |
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Noatak 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 Noatak River (Wikipedia) ↗