Wapsipinicon River
Rises just over the Minnesota line and runs southeast across northeast Iowa past Independence, Quasqueton and Anamosa, then turns east along the Clinton–Scott county line to the Mississippi.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Wapsipinicon River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | About 300 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Near Taopi, Mower County, Minnesota |
| Mouth | Mississippi River southwest of Clinton, Iowa |
| State | Iowa |
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Wapsipinicon 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 Wapsipinicon River (Wikipedia) ↗