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730 miles

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.

N100 mi
Course of the river, simplified. Orange dots are boat ramps and launches, blue squares are bait shops. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors and the U.S. Geological Survey.

Weather at the Green River (National Weather Service) ↗

River facts

Length730 miles
SourceWind River Range, northern Sublette County, Wyoming
MouthJoins the Colorado River in Canyonlands National Park, Utah
StatesUtah, Wyoming

Fontenelle Dam and Flaming Gorge Dam impound Fontenelle and Flaming Gorge reservoirs.

Boat ramps and launches

Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Green River in Wyoming, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.

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.

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) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey

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View on interactive map

Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map to follow the river past roads and towns. Red pins are boat ramps and launches; blue pins are bait shops. Tap a pin for directions.