Columbia River
The Pacific Northwest's largest river loops north then south through British Columbia, sweeps across eastern Washington past Wenatchee and the Tri-Cities, then forms the Oregon–Washington line through the Columbia Gorge, Portland and Vancouver to the Pacific.
Weather at the Columbia River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 1,243 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Columbia Lake, Rocky Mountain Trench, British Columbia |
| Mouth | Pacific Ocean west of Astoria, Oregon |
| States | Oregon, Washington |
Grand Coulee, Chief Joseph, Priest Rapids, John Day, The Dalles and Bonneville are among its 14 main-stem dams.
Boat ramps and launches
Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Columbia River in Washington, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.
- Matthews Boat Ramp
- Daisy Boat Launch
- China Bend Boat Launch
- Wilson Boat Ramp Nearest bait shop: Orvis - Fly Fishing Outfitters, 3.8 mi
- Frenchman Coulee Boat Launch
- Hunters Boat Launch
- Pritchard Boat Ramp Nearest bait shop: Orvis - Fly Fishing Outfitters, 13.0 mi
- Primitive Boat Launch
- Moose Landing Nearest bait shop: Fly Shop, 0.2 mi
- Bob Creek Boat Launch
- Hells Canyon Creek Boat Launch Nearest bait shop: Hook Line and Sinker, 21.9 mi
- Copperfield Boat Ramp
- Couse Creek Boat Launch
- Deer Gulch
- Canal-Windmill Lakes Boat Launch
- Heart Lake Boat Launch
- Long Lake Boat Launch
- Sandpoint Landing
- Boat ramp (45.047, -116.813) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (47.876, -118.468) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (42.807, -112.835) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (45.130, -116.740) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: Hook Line and Sinker, 28.9 mi
- Boat ramp (46.533, -118.580) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (46.502, -119.260) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (47.854, -118.341) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (47.934, -119.871) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: Fish and Game Licenses, 12.1 mi
- Boat ramp (42.774, -112.874) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (43.301, -110.776) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: Orvis - Fly Fishing Outfitters, 12.3 mi
- Boat ramp (48.071, -119.691) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: Fish and Game Licenses, 4.7 mi
- Boat ramp (42.781, -112.881) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
Closest bait shops
Blue squares on the map. Tap a name to open the shop's website, or its location in Google Maps if it has none listed. Bait and tackle shops closest to the river's ramps, from OpenStreetMap. Call ahead for hours and live bait.
- Fly Shop No phone listed
- Orvis - Fly Fishing Outfitters No phone listed
- JD High Country Outfitters No phone listed
- Fish and Game Licenses 519 West Main, Brewster No phone listed
- Hook Line and Sinker No phone listed
- West Kootenay Fly & Tackle 2133 No phone listed
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- Oregon: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife ↗
- Washington: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife ↗
Lakes on or near the Columbia River
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from Columbia River (Wikipedia) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey