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about 425 miles

Noatak River

Flowing west from Gates of the Arctic National Park through the Noatak National Preserve, this remote Arctic river passes only one permanent settlement, the village of Noatak, before reaching Kotzebue Sound.

N50 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 Noatak River (National Weather Service) ↗

River facts

LengthAbout 425 miles
SourceMount Igikpak, Schwatka Mountains, Brooks Range
MouthHotham Inlet of Kotzebue Sound, north of Kotzebue
StateAlaska

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 Noatak River ↗

Fishing regulations

Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:

Facts from Noatak 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.