Souris River
The Souris dips southeast from Saskatchewan into North Dakota, bending past Minot to Velva, then loops north into Manitoba through Melita and Wawanesa to the Assiniboine.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Souris River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | About 430 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Yellow Grass Marshes north of Weyburn, Saskatchewan |
| Mouth | Assiniboine River near Treesbank, Manitoba |
| State | North Dakota |
Rafferty and Grant Devine dams in Saskatchewan plus several small Manitoba dams regulate flows.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Souris River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
- Boat ramps on the Souris River in North Dakota ↗ · Bait shops near the Souris River in North Dakota ↗
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- North Dakota: North Dakota Game and Fish Department ↗
Lakes on or near the Souris River
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from Souris River (Wikipedia) ↗