Alabaha River Fishing
Pierce County.
Pick for largemouth bassPiscifun Chaos Pro CNC baitcasting reel25% OFFSale $97.99 Photo of Satilla River: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
The Alabaha River: what to expect
Anglers meet the Alabaha River, a river, in Pierce County. About 21 miles of it lie in Georgia. From its midpoint, Blackshear is roughly 6 miles away.
Check 1 live gauge before a trip. Access comes through 1 public ramp or put-in.
The fishery of the Alabaha River
Every fish listed is named for the Alabaha River in a WRD source.
WRD Water Access Points species flags, WRD trout layer and forecasts.
For the largemouth bass herePiscifun AlinoX 300 low profile baitcaster34% OFFSale $104.99 USGS gauges posted along the Alabaha River
Gauges on the Alabaha River report every 15 minutes or so to USGS; the latest values are below.
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Alabaha River At Ga 203, Near Blackshear, Ga | 27 cfs, 2.73 ft gage height | Nov 13 10:30 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 13, 2026 11:34 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Getting on the Alabaha River
- Odom Bluff Landing1 lane, Pierce County
WRD Water Access Points, Georgia water trails layer, USGS gauges.
Keeper rules Georgia sets for the Alabaha River
| 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.
Within reach of the Alabaha River
Neighboring lakes to the Alabaha River
- Laura S Walker Lake9 miles
- Lake Lindsay Grace23 miles
Bait and tackle stops near the Alabaha River
- Satilla River Bait Companybait and tackle shop, Hoboken, 4 miles
- Spring Creek Marinamarina, Blackshear, 6 miles
- 3 Guys and A Tackle Boxbait and tackle shop, Nahunta, 9 miles
- The Sportsman's Shackbait and tackle shop, Waycross, 11 miles
- Winge's Salesbait and tackle shop, Waycross, 12 miles
Georgia towns handy to the Alabaha River
- Blackshear6 miles
- Hoboken6 miles
- Patterson8 miles
- Offerman10 miles
Streams to try near the Alabaha River
- Satilla River7 miles
- Little Satilla River12 miles
- Middle Fork Suwannee River20 miles
- Seventeen Mile River26 miles
Which counties share the Alabaha River
- Pierce County
Piscifun reels to rig up for the Alabaha River
Piscifun and Amazon links are affiliate links; the site earns a commission on qualifying purchases.
Scenes from the water around Alabaha River
Photo: Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
Straight answers about the Alabaha River
Which Georgia counties does the Alabaha River pass through?
Check the maps of Pierce County.
Will I find trout in the Alabaha River?
The trout layer leaves it out.
What height and flow is the Alabaha River showing?
The 1 USGS gauge readings sit above.
Will I find a public ramp anywhere on the Alabaha River?
1 public ramp, such as Odom Bluff Landing.
Is there an exception for the Alabaha River?
It follows the statewide table: 50 bream, 30 crappie, 10 black bass.
Is a trout license needed on the Alabaha River?
Georgia asks anglers 16 and older for a fishing license: $15 for residents and $50 for nonresidents, each good for 365 days from purchase.
Is a tackle store close to the Alabaha River?
Satilla River Bait Company, roughly 4 miles from the midpoint.
Which species does WRD list for the Alabaha River?
The state ties largemouth bass, channel catfish, white catfish, yellow bullhead, brown bullhead and black crappie to it.
Where could I stay for a weekend on the Alabaha River?
Blackshear sits about 6 miles from the channel.
Circle a Saturday for the Alabaha River
The gauges and Georgia limits are on this page.