Republican River
Flowing east through southern Nebraska past McCook and then southeast into Kansas past Concordia and Clay Center, the Republican feeds several big impoundments including Swanson Reservoir, Harlan County Reservoir and Milford Lake.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Republican River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 453 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Near Haigler, Nebraska, where the North Fork and Arikaree meet |
| Mouth | Joins the Smoky Hill at Junction City, Kansas, forming the Kansas River |
| States | Kansas, Nebraska |
Trenton Dam forms Swanson Reservoir; Harlan County Reservoir and Milford Lake are also impoundments on the river.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Republican River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
- Boat ramps on the Republican River in Kansas ↗ · Bait shops near the Republican River in Kansas ↗
- Boat ramps on the Republican River in Nebraska ↗ · Bait shops near the Republican River in Nebraska ↗
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
Lakes on or near the Republican River
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from Republican River (Wikipedia) ↗