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about 115 miles

Okanogan River

Flowing south from Penticton through Skaha, Vaseux and Osoyoos lakes, the river crosses into Washington at Oroville and continues past Omak and Okanogan to the Columbia.

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 Okanogan River (National Weather Service) ↗

River facts

LengthAbout 115 miles
SourceOkanagan Lake at Penticton, British Columbia
MouthColumbia River about 5 miles east of Brewster, Washington
StateWashington

Wells Dam (Lake Pateros) and Chief Joseph Dam on the Columbia flank its mouth.

Boat ramps and launches

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