It flows through the Exploits Valley in the central part of Newfoundland.

The river drains Beothuk Lake at its source and discharges into the Bay of Exploits near the port town of Botwood.

The Exploits River provides habitat for spawning Atlantic Salmon and other species of fish.

The salmon population increased dramatically when fish ladders were installed, opening up sections of the river that had been previously inaccessible.

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