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about 319 miles

Pembina River

Gathering water from the Turtle Mountains, the Pembina loops through southern Manitoba, follows the Pembina Hills into Cavalier County, North Dakota, then runs east just below the Canadian border past Walhalla and Neche to the Red River.

N25 mi
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).

Weather at the Pembina River (National Weather Service) ↗

River facts

LengthAbout 319 miles
SourceStreams draining the Turtle Mountains, Manitoba–North Dakota border
MouthRed River of the North just south of Pembina, North Dakota
StateNorth Dakota

Boat ramps, launches and bait shops

Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Pembina 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 Pembina River (Wikipedia) ↗

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View on interactive map

Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map to follow the river past roads and towns. Boat ramps, bait shops and locks will be added to this map.