The Exploits River is a major waterway in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, flowing through the Exploits Valley. Stretching 246 km long, it's the island's longest river, draining an area of 1,100 km2. The river provides a habitat for Atlantic Salmon and other fish species, with salmon populations thriving thanks to fish ladders that opened up previously inaccessible sections. With its source at Beothuk Lake and mouth at the Bay of Exploits near Botwood, the Exploits River is a vital natural feature in the region.