Powder River
A prairie river that flows north from Kaycee, Wyoming along the east side of the Bighorns into Montana, picks up the Little Powder near Broadus, and meets the Yellowstone below Miles City.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Powder River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | About 375 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Forks meet near Kaycee, east of the Bighorn Mountains, Wyoming |
| Mouth | Yellowstone River near Terry, Montana |
| State | Wyoming |
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Powder River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- Wyoming: Wyoming Game and Fish Department ↗
Facts from Powder River (Wikipedia) ↗