In a broader point of view, the Bečva (as Vsetínská Bečva) originates in the territory of Velké Karlovice in the Hostýn-Vsetín Mountains at an elevation of 896 m (2,940 ft) and flows to Tovačov, where it enters the Morava River at an elevation of 195 m (640 ft).

It is 121.0 km (75.2 mi) long, making it the 16th longest river in the country.

[2][3] The sources and longest tributaries of the Bečva are:[4] The most notable settlement on the river is the city of Přerov.

[5][6] Among the fish species found in the river are barbel, nase, European chub, trout, pike, sander and perch.

The number of fish decreased significantly after the ecological disaster of 20 September 2020, when chemicals entered the river in an unknown way.

Protected birds bound to the river include the common kingfisher and the little ringed plover.