Okanogan River
Flowing south from Penticton through Skaha, Vaseux and Osoyoos lakes, the river crosses into Washington at Oroville and continues past Omak and Okanogan to the Columbia.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Okanogan River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | About 115 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Okanagan Lake at Penticton, British Columbia |
| Mouth | Columbia River about 5 miles east of Brewster, Washington |
| State | Washington |
Wells Dam (Lake Pateros) and Chief Joseph Dam on the Columbia flank its mouth.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Okanogan River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
- Boat ramps on the Okanogan River in Washington ↗ · Bait shops near the Okanogan River in Washington ↗
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- Washington: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife ↗
Facts from Okanogan River (Wikipedia) ↗