Solomon River
Beginning where its two forks meet in Waconda Lake, the Solomon runs southeast through north-central Kansas past Beloit and Minneapolis to the Smoky Hill River.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Solomon River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 184 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Waconda Lake near Cawker City, Kansas, at the North and South Fork junction |
| Mouth | Joins the Smoky Hill River just south of Solomon, Kansas |
| State | Kansas |
Glen Elder Dam holds back Waconda Lake.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Solomon 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:
Lakes on or near the Solomon River
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from Solomon River (Wikipedia) ↗