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187 miles

Willamette River

The Willamette runs north up its namesake valley between the Coast Range and Cascades, past Eugene, Corvallis, Albany and Salem, bends east at Newberg, drops over Willamette Falls at Oregon City, and splits around Sauvie Island at Portland.

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 Willamette River (National Weather Service) ↗

River facts

Length187 miles
SourceConfluence of Middle and Coast forks near Eugene/Springfield, Oregon
MouthColumbia River at Portland, Oregon
StateOregon

Willamette Falls Dam, a low weir with locks, is the only main-stem dam; many tributary dams exist.

Boat ramps and launches

Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Willamette River in Oregon, 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:

Lakes on or near the Willamette River

Lakes in our guide on or near this river:

Lookout Point LakeORHills Creek ReservoirOR

Facts from Willamette 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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