John Day River
A long undammed river of eastern Oregon, it flows west past Prairie City and John Day, turns north through Picture Gorge and the fossil-bed country, then meanders north between Sherman and Gilliam counties to the Columbia.
Weather at the John Day River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | About 284 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Strawberry Mountains, Malheur National Forest, Grant County, Oregon |
| Mouth | Columbia River (Lake Umatilla) northeast of Biggs Junction, Oregon |
| State | Oregon |
Boat ramps and launches
Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the John Day River in Oregon, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.
- J.S. Burres Boat Ramp
- Twickenham Boat Launch
- Priest Hole Boat Launch
- Boat Ramp
- Magone Lake Boat Launch
- Thirtymile Boat Launch
- Boat ramp (44.743, -120.281) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (45.589, -120.410) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (44.916, -120.470) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (44.891, -120.437) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
Bait shops
No bait shops are mapped near this river yet. Search Google Maps for bait shops near the John Day River ↗
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
Facts from John Day River (Wikipedia) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey