Snake River
The Snake is the largest tributary of the Columbia River. It starts in Yellowstone National Park, crosses southern Idaho and runs through Hells Canyon.
River facts
| Length | 1,080 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming |
| Mouth | Columbia River in southeast Washington |
| Fish | Salmon and other anadromous fish |
The Snake and its tributary, the Salmon River, host the longest sockeye salmon run in the world, stretching 900 miles from the Pacific to Redfish Lake in Idaho. Dams and other human activity have greatly reduced the runs since the late 1800s.
Listed fish are the species named for the river on its Wikipedia page. Check the Idaho Department of Fish and Game for river-specific regulations before you fish.
Boat ramps and launches
Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Snake River in Pennsylvania, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission for current access.
- Four Miles South Boat Ramp Nearest bait shop: East Cleveland Beverage and Tackle Sportsman's One Stop, 12 mi
- Wilson Boat Ramp Nearest bait shop: The Bait Shop Business Center, 4 mi
- Moose Landing Nearest bait shop: The Bait Shop Business Center, 12.3 mi
- Pritchard Boat Ramp Nearest bait shop: The Bait Shop Business Center, 13.2 mi
- Elbow Boat Ramp Nearest bait shop: The Bait Shop Business Center, 18.6 mi
- Bell Rapids Launch
- Copperfield Boat Ramp
- Bob Creek Boat Launch
- Hells Canyon Creek Boat Launch
- Pittsburg Landing
- Dug Bar Landing
- Heller Bar Alternate Boat Ramp
- Heller Bar Boat Ramp
- Couse Creek Boat Launch
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.
- East Cleveland Beverage and Tackle Sportsman's One Stop Cleveland Boulevard, Caldwell No phone listed
- The Bait Shop Business Center North Millward Street, Jackson No phone listed
Lakes and flowages on the Snake River
Lakes in our guide on or connected to this river:
Source: Snake River (Wikipedia)