Saline River
An all-Kansas river that runs east across the state's north-central plains through Russell County, where Wilson Lake is impounded, before meeting the Smoky Hill near Salina.
Weather at the Saline River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 397 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Junction of its north and south forks near Grinnell, Sheridan County, Kansas |
| Mouth | Joins the Smoky Hill River south of New Cambria, Saline County, Kansas |
| State | Kansas |
A 1964 Army Corps of Engineers dam forms Wilson Lake.
Boat ramps and launches
Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Saline River in Kansas, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.
- Boat ramp (38.955, -98.491) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (38.936, -98.529) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (38.936, -98.559) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (38.939, -98.574) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
Bait shops
No bait shops are mapped near this river yet. Search Google Maps for bait shops near the Saline River ↗
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
Lakes on or near the Saline River
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from Saline River (Wikipedia) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey