Washita River
From the Texas Panhandle the Washita crosses into western Oklahoma and angles southeast through farm and ranch country, cutting a deep limestone gorge in the Arbuckle Mountains before reaching Lake Texoma.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Washita River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 295 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Eastern Roberts County near Miami, Texas Panhandle |
| Mouth | Lake Texoma (former Red River confluence), Texas–Oklahoma border |
| State | Oklahoma |
Foss Dam in Custer County forms Foss Reservoir.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Washita 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 Washita River (Wikipedia) ↗