Loup River
A short prairie river, the Loup runs east-northeast from Howard County past Fullerton and Genoa, roughly paralleling the Platte, which it joins near Columbus.
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 Loup River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | About 68 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | North Loup and Middle Loup confluence near St. Paul, Nebraska |
| Mouth | Platte River southeast of Columbus, Nebraska |
| State | Nebraska |
A diversion dam near Genoa feeds the Loup Canal and its Monroe and Columbus hydro plants.
Boat ramps and launches
No boat ramps are mapped yet for this river. Check the state wildlife agency for access points.
Bait shops
No bait shops are mapped near this river yet. Search Google Maps for bait shops near the Loup River ↗
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- Nebraska: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission ↗
Facts from Loup River (Wikipedia) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey