Russian River
Runs south through Mendocino County past Ukiah and Hopland, through the Alexander Valley to Cloverdale and Healdsburg, then bends west past Guerneville to reach the Pacific at Jenner. Lake Mendocino sits near its upper end.
Weather at the Russian River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 115 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Laughlin Range east of Willits, Mendocino County, California |
| Mouth | Pacific Ocean at Jenner, California |
| State | California |
Coyote Valley Dam forms Lake Mendocino, and Warm Springs Dam holds Lake Sonoma on tributary Dry Creek.
Boat ramps and launches
Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Russian River in California, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.
- South Boat Ramp Nearest bait shop: The Fish Peddler, 4.7 mi
- Boat ramp (38.467, -123.012) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (38.501, -122.995) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (38.499, -122.900) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp (38.449, -123.116) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
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.
- The Fish Peddler No phone listed
- Fastop No phone listed
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- California: California Department of Fish and Wildlife ↗
Facts from Russian River (Wikipedia) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey