Little Missouri River
Starting west of Devils Tower, this prairie river clips southeast Montana and northwest South Dakota, then winds north through the North Dakota badlands, Little Missouri National Grassland and all three units of Theodore Roosevelt National Park before ending in a long arm of Lake Sakakawea.
Weather at the Little Missouri River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 560 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Flatiron Butte near Oshoto, Crook County, Wyoming |
| Mouth | Missouri River at Lake Sakakawea, northeast of Killdeer, North Dakota |
| States | North Dakota, South Dakota |
Boat ramps and launches
Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Little Missouri River in South Dakota, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.
- Boat ramp (47.598, -102.366) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (47.597, -102.364) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (47.587, -102.390) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
Bait shops
No bait shops are mapped near this river yet. Search Google Maps for bait shops near the Little Missouri River ↗
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- North Dakota: North Dakota Game and Fish Department ↗
- South Dakota: South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks ↗
Facts from Little Missouri River (Wikipedia) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey