Owyhee River
Starts in northeast Nevada, crosses the Duck Valley reservation into southwest Idaho, then cuts deep canyons in southeast Oregon past Rome before filling Lake Owyhee and joining the Snake.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Owyhee River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 280 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Northern Elko County, Nevada, north of Elko |
| Mouth | Snake River on the Oregon–Idaho line south of Nyssa |
| States | Idaho, Nevada, Oregon |
Owyhee Dam forms Lake Owyhee; Wild Horse Reservoir sits near the source.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Owyhee River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
- Boat ramps on the Owyhee River in Idaho ↗ · Bait shops near the Owyhee River in Idaho ↗
- Boat ramps on the Owyhee River in Nevada ↗ · Bait shops near the Owyhee River in Nevada ↗
- Boat ramps on the Owyhee River in Oregon ↗ · Bait shops near the Owyhee River in Oregon ↗
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- Idaho: Idaho Department of Fish and Game ↗
- Nevada: Nevada Department of Wildlife ↗
- Oregon: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife ↗
Facts from Owyhee River (Wikipedia) ↗