Clearwater River
Runs northwest from Kooskia through canyon country past Kamiah and Orofino, picks up the North Fork at Ahsahka, then flows west to widen into Lower Granite Lake at Lewiston.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Clearwater River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 75 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Selway and Lochsa rivers meet near Kooskia, Idaho |
| Mouth | Joins the Snake River at Lewiston, Idaho |
| State | Idaho |
Dworshak Dam sits on the North Fork, and Lower Granite Dam's pool backs up the lower river.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Clearwater 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 Clearwater River
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from Clearwater River (Wikipedia) ↗