Grand River
Three forks rising in southern Iowa unite below Albany, Missouri, and the free-flowing Grand winds southeast across north Missouri farm country, gathering the Thompson River and several creeks at Chillicothe before reaching the Missouri.
Weather at the Grand River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | About 226 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Forks near Creston and Mount Ayr, southern Iowa |
| Mouth | Missouri River near Brunswick, Missouri |
| State | Missouri |
The river has no dams; a proposed Pattonsburg Dam was never authorized.
Boat ramps and launches
Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Grand River in Missouri, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.
- Sumner Access Boat Ramp
- Brunswick Access Boat Ramp
- Elam Bend Boat Launch
- Wabash Crossing Boat Ramp
- Boat ramp (39.544, -93.282) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (39.475, -93.265) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (39.754, -93.555) 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.
- Dad's Bait Shop 612 North Pierce Street, Afton +1-641-344-3175
- Fish Fix 2923 US-34, Thayer +1-641-347-5005
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- Missouri: Missouri Department of Conservation ↗
Facts from Grand River (Wikipedia) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey