Owyhee River
Starts in northeast Nevada, crosses the Duck Valley reservation into southwest Idaho, then cuts deep canyons in southeast Oregon past Rome before filling Lake Owyhee and joining the Snake.
Weather at the Owyhee River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 280 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Northern Elko County, Nevada, north of Elko |
| Mouth | Snake River on the Oregon–Idaho line south of Nyssa |
| States | Idaho, Nevada, Oregon |
Owyhee Dam forms Lake Owyhee; Wild Horse Reservoir sits near the source.
Boat ramps and launches
Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Owyhee River in Oregon, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.
- Rome Launch Site
- Birtch Creek Take-Out
- Three Forks Launch Site
- Gordan Gulch Boat Ramp
- Boat ramp (43.642, -117.233) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (43.616, -117.256) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (43.322, -117.326) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (43.611, -117.256) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
Bait shops
No bait shops are mapped near this river yet. Search Google Maps for bait shops near the Owyhee River ↗
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- Idaho: Idaho Department of Fish and Game ↗
- Nevada: Nevada Department of Wildlife ↗
- Oregon: Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife ↗
Facts from Owyhee River (Wikipedia) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey