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295 miles

Washita River

From the Texas Panhandle the Washita crosses into western Oklahoma and angles southeast through farm and ranch country, cutting a deep limestone gorge in the Arbuckle Mountains before reaching Lake Texoma.

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 Washita River (National Weather Service) ↗

River facts

Length295 miles
SourceEastern Roberts County near Miami, Texas Panhandle
MouthLake Texoma (former Red River confluence), Texas–Oklahoma border
StateOklahoma

Foss Dam in Custer County forms Foss Reservoir.

Boat ramps and launches

Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Washita River in Oklahoma, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.

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.

Fishing regulations

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

Facts from Washita 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.

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