Verdigris River
Running south from the Kansas Flint Hills past Toronto, Neodesha, Independence and Coffeyville into Oklahoma, the Verdigris fills Toronto and Oologah lakes and becomes a barge channel from Catoosa downstream.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Verdigris River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | About 310 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Confluence of its North and South forks near Madison, Kansas |
| Mouth | Joins the Arkansas River near Muskogee, Oklahoma |
| States | Kansas, Oklahoma |
Corps dams form Toronto and Oologah lakes, and the lower river is part of the McClellan-Kerr navigation system, including Newt Graham Lock and Dam.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Verdigris River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
- Boat ramps on the Verdigris River in Kansas ↗ · Bait shops near the Verdigris River in Kansas ↗
- Boat ramps on the Verdigris River in Oklahoma ↗ · Bait shops near the Verdigris River in Oklahoma ↗
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- Kansas: Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks ↗
- Oklahoma: Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation ↗
Lakes on or near the Verdigris River
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from Verdigris River (Wikipedia) ↗