This is a list of rivers in the U.S. state of Washington. This list is arranged by drainage basin. Respective tributaries are indented under each larger stream's name and are ordered downstream to upstream.

This is a list of rivers in the U.S. state of Washington. This list is arranged by drainage basin, with respective tributaries indented under each larger stream's name.

Washington Lakes Shown on the Map: Banks Lake, Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake, Lake Chelan, Lake Crescent, Lake Sacajawea, Lake Wallula, Lake Washington, Moses Lake, Ozette Lake, Potholes Reservoir and Ross Lake. The United States Geological Survey has a number of stream gages located throughout Washington.

Washington has approximately 70,439 miles of river, of which 197 miles are designated as wild and scenic—less than 3/10ths of 1% of the state’s river miles.

In general, the rivers and streams of Washington flow into the Pacific Ocean. Lake Roosevelt is the largest lake in the state of Washington at 82,000 acres, more than doubling the second largest Lake Wallula. Next, Lake Chelan, Potholes Reservoir, and Banks Lake are the next largest.

2024年9月16日 · Below is an overview of some of the most significant rivers and lakes in Washington, each with its unique characteristics and significance. 1. Columbia River. The Columbia River is the largest river in the Pacific Northwest and the fourth-largest river by volume in the United States.

2018年1月15日 · Several rivers crisscross the state, including the Columbia River, Snake River, Yakima River, and the Grande Ronde River. The Columbia River is the largest in North America's Pacific Northwest region.