Whitefish River (Montana)
| Whitefish River | |
|---|---|
| Origin | 48°24′55″N 114°21′12″W / 48.41528°N 114.35333°W[1] |
| Mouth | 48°12′44″N 114°17′13″W / 48.21222°N 114.28694°WCoordinates: 48°12′44″N 114°17′13″W / 48.21222°N 114.28694°W[1] |
| Basin countries | Flathead County, Montana |
| Mouth elevation | 2,910 feet (890 m)[1] |
| River system | Columbia River |
The Whitefish River is a tributary of the Flathead River in the U.S. state of Montana. It is part of the Columbia River basin, as the Flathead River is a tributary of Clark Fork, which is tributary to the Pend Oreille River, which is tributary to the Columbia River.
Course
The Whitefish River originates in Whitefish Lake and flows generally south to join the Flathead River near Kalispell.
See also
- Montana Stream Access Law
- List of rivers of Montana
- Tributaries of the Columbia River