Abercorn Creek Fishing
Effingham County.
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Quick look at the Abercorn Creek
NHD mapping traces the Abercorn Creek, a creek, through Effingham County. Its Georgia mileage on the NHD comes to roughly 5 miles. Rincon is the nearest Census town, about 4 miles from the mapped midpoint.
Live readings arrive from 2 live gauges. There are 1 public ramp or put-in on its banks.
What anglers catch in the Abercorn Creek
Georgia sources link these species to the Abercorn Creek.
WRD Water Access Points species flags, WRD trout layer and forecasts.
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Current discharge and height for the Abercorn Creek, from USGS.
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Abercorn Creek Near Savannah,ga | 76 cfs, -0.19 ft gage height | Nov 13 5:45 am |
| Abercorn Creek At Mouth Near Savannah, Ga | 0.45 ft gage height | Nov 13 8:00 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 13, 2026 8:32 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Ramps and put-ins on the Abercorn Creek
- Abercorn Creek Boat Ramp1 lane, restroom, Effingham County
WRD Water Access Points, Georgia water trails layer, USGS gauges.
Daily creel and length rules for the Abercorn Creek
| Species | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Black bass (all species combined) | 10 in total, only 5 of which may be Altamaha, Bartrams, Chattahoochee, Coosa, Shoal, Smallmouth, Suwannee, Tallapoosa | Open all year |
| Largemouth bass | Counts toward 10 black bass total; minimum length 12 inches statewide (exceptions on listed lakes and PFAs) | Open all year |
| Spotted bass | Counts toward 10 black bass total; no statewide minimum length (14 inches on Lake Lanier) | Open all year |
| Shoal bass | Counts toward 10 black bass total (only 5 may be shoal and other listed bass); minimum length 15 inches statewide (Flint River below Warwick Dam slot) | Open all year |
| Smallmouth bass | Counts toward 10 black bass total; only 5 of the 10 may be smallmouth and other listed bass; no minimum length | Open all year |
| Striped, white and hybrid bass | 15 in total, only two of which can be 22 inches or longer | Open all year |
| Crappie | 30 | Open all year |
| Bream (sunfish) | 50 in total | Open all year |
| Catfish | No limit | Open all year |
| Walleye | 8 | Open all year |
| Pickerel | 15 | Open all year |
| American and hickory shad | 8 | Open all year |
Limits from the 2026-2027 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations guide; every Georgia limit on one page.
Spots by the Abercorn Creek
Lakes that pair well with the Abercorn Creek
- Louis Scott Stell Lake16 miles
- Lake Mayer19 miles
- Richmond Hill Pond, East22 miles
- Richmond Hill Pond, Middle22 miles
Gear and bait a short hop from the Abercorn Creek
- Safe Harbor Savannah Yacht Centermarina, Savannah, 12 miles
- Soar Studiosbait and tackle shop, Savannah, 15 miles
- Joyner's Cornerbait and tackle shop, Bloomingdale, 17 miles
- Joyners Corner Incbait and tackle shop, Bloomingdale, 17 miles
- Adams Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Savannah, 17 miles
Nearby towns for a the Abercorn Creek trip
- Rincon4 miles
- Port Wentworth5 miles
- Springfield10 miles
- Pooler12 miles
Neighboring creeks and rivers of the Abercorn Creek
- Middle River5 miles
- Ebenezer Creek7 miles
- Little Back River8 miles
- Little Ogeechee River, Chatham County14 miles
the Abercorn Creek, county by county
- Effingham County
A Piscifun reel lineup for the Abercorn Creek
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Know what you hooked at Abercorn Creek
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Before a float or wade on the Abercorn Creek
What part of Georgia holds the Abercorn Creek?
It flows across Effingham County.
Do I need a trout license on the Abercorn Creek?
Not designated trout water.
Does USGS run a live gauge on the Abercorn Creek?
USGS runs 2 USGS gauges; values are above.
Where do anglers launch on the Abercorn Creek?
1 public ramp; Abercorn Creek Boat Ramp is one.
Are striped bass rules different on the Abercorn Creek?
Statewide freshwater limits apply, such as 10 black bass and 30 crappie a day.
Can a nonresident fish the Abercorn Creek?
Georgia asks anglers 16 and older for a fishing license: $15 for residents and $50 for nonresidents, each good for 365 days from purchase.
Where are crickets sold near the Abercorn Creek?
Drive 12 miles to Safe Harbor Savannah Yacht Center.
What might a Georgia angler hook in the Abercorn Creek?
Listed: largemouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, bluegill, redbreast sunfish and redear sunfish.
Which Georgia town makes a handy base for the Abercorn Creek?
Use Rincon, roughly 4 miles off.
A float on the Abercorn Creek starts here
Read the posted rules and check the river level.