Green River
The Colorado's largest tributary runs south from Wyoming through Fontenelle and Flaming Gorge reservoirs, bends through Browns Park and Dinosaur National Monument, then cuts Desolation and Gray canyons past the town of Green River, Utah.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Green River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 730 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Wind River Range, northern Sublette County, Wyoming |
| Mouth | Joins the Colorado River in Canyonlands National Park, Utah |
| States | Utah, Wyoming |
Fontenelle Dam and Flaming Gorge Dam impound Fontenelle and Flaming Gorge reservoirs.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Green River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
- Boat ramps on the Green River in Utah ↗ · Bait shops near the Green River in Utah ↗
- Boat ramps on the Green River in Wyoming ↗ · Bait shops near the Green River in Wyoming ↗
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
Lakes on or near the Green River
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from Green River (Wikipedia) ↗