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440 miles

North Canadian River

Beginning in northwest Oklahoma, the North Canadian runs east and southeast past Woodward, through Oklahoma City and Shawnee, and across central Oklahoma until it empties into Lake Eufaula.

N50 mi
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).

Weather at the North Canadian River (National Weather Service) ↗

River facts

Length440 miles
SourceConfluence of Beaver River and Wolf Creek near Fort Supply, Oklahoma
MouthCanadian River within Lake Eufaula, McIntosh County, Oklahoma
StateOklahoma

Dams form Canton Lake near Canton and Lake Overholser in Oklahoma City.

Boat ramps, launches and bait shops

Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the North Canadian 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:

Lakes on or near the North Canadian River

Lakes in our guide on or near this river:

Facts from North Canadian River (Wikipedia) ↗

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