Willamette River
The Willamette runs north up its namesake valley between the Coast Range and Cascades, past Eugene, Corvallis, Albany and Salem, bends east at Newberg, drops over Willamette Falls at Oregon City, and splits around Sauvie Island at Portland.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Willamette River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 187 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Confluence of Middle and Coast forks near Eugene/Springfield, Oregon |
| Mouth | Columbia River at Portland, Oregon |
| State | Oregon |
Willamette Falls Dam, a low weir with locks, is the only main-stem dam; many tributary dams exist.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Willamette 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 Willamette River
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from Willamette River (Wikipedia) ↗