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453 miles

Republican River

Flowing east through southern Nebraska past McCook and then southeast into Kansas past Concordia and Clay Center, the Republican feeds several big impoundments including Swanson Reservoir, Harlan County Reservoir and Milford Lake.

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 Republican River (National Weather Service) ↗

River facts

Length453 miles
SourceNear Haigler, Nebraska, where the North Fork and Arikaree meet
MouthJoins the Smoky Hill at Junction City, Kansas, forming the Kansas River
StatesKansas, Nebraska

Trenton Dam forms Swanson Reservoir; Harlan County Reservoir and Milford Lake are also impoundments on the river.

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 Republican River ↗

Fishing regulations

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

Lakes on or near the Republican River

Lakes in our guide on or near this river:

Facts from Republican 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.