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51 miles

Jordan River

A short urban river that drains Utah Lake north through the Jordan Narrows and across the Salt Lake Valley, passing suburbs such as Draper, South Jordan, Murray and Salt Lake City before spreading into Great Salt Lake wetlands.

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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 Jordan River (National Weather Service) ↗

River facts

Length51 miles
SourceNorth end of Utah Lake near Lehi, Utah
MouthGreat Salt Lake, Davis County, Utah
StateUtah

Turner Dam and Joint Dam sit at and below the Jordan Narrows.

Boat ramps and launches

Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Jordan River in Utah, 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:

Facts from Jordan 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.