The largest city nearest this community is Winnipeg located approximately 250 km (155 mi) to the southeast.
The current Chief of Dauphin River First Nation is Lawrence Letandre.
The Tribal Council affiliated with this First Nation is Interlake Reserves Tribal Council Inc. Dauphin River First Nation is part of Treaty 2 Adhesion, signed on August 21, 1871.
Known best for its fishing, Dauphin River is home to many Master Angler Awards from Walleye to Northern Pike.
The most popular fishing spots include the Warpath and Mantago Rivers.