Alapaha River Fishing
Berrien County and 10 other counties.
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The Alapaha River by the figures
In Berrien County and 10 other counties you will find the Alapaha River, a river on the state map. Georgia holds around 178 miles of its channel. The closest town, Willacoochee, sits about 4 miles from the channel. It includes a section named Alapaha River Water Trail.
Flow data come from 3 live gauges. Boaters and paddlers can use 3 public ramp or put-ins.
Fish of the Alapaha River
WRD sources tie these fish to the Alapaha River.
WRD Water Access Points species flags, WRD trout layer and forecasts.
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The Alapaha River gauges post discharge and stage to USGS; current values follow.
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Alapaha River At Ga 125/32 Near Irwinville, Ga | 0 cfs, 1.43 ft gage height | Nov 13 9:30 am |
| Alapaha River Near Alapaha, Ga | 46 cfs, 3.16 ft gage height | Nov 13 10:00 am |
| Alapaha River At Statenville, Ga | 274 cfs, 2.89 ft gage height | Nov 13 9:45 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 13, 2026 10:34 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Boat and paddle access to the Alapaha River
- Berrien Beach1 lane, Berrien County
- Lakeland Boat Ramp1 lane, Lanier County
- Statenville (SR94) Boat Ramp1 lane, Echols County
Mapped paddling routes on the Alapaha River
- Alapaha River Water Traildeveloping, 105.9 mi
WRD Water Access Points, Georgia water trails layer, USGS gauges.
Regulations for the Alapaha 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.
Near the Alapaha River
Backup lakes near the Alapaha River
- Lake Irma16 miles
- Banks Lake18 miles
- Little Beaver Pond21 miles
- Lake Russell, Berrien County21 miles
Shops on the way to the Alapaha River
- Sirmansbait and tackle shop, Pearson, 11 miles
- Sirmans Hardwarebait and tackle shop, Lakeland, 17 miles
- Sak Marinemarina, Douglas, 18 miles
- Paradise Public Fishing Areabait and tackle shop, Enigma, 21 miles
- Hooks Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Douglas, 22 miles
Georgia towns that sit close by the Alapaha River
- Willacoochee4 miles
- Pearson11 miles
- Nashville13 miles
- Alapaha13 miles
Rivers in the same area as the Alapaha River
- Willacoochee River9 miles
- Seventeen Mile River26 miles
- New River, Tift County32 miles
- Little River, Cook County32 miles
The counties along the Alapaha River
- Berrien County
- Lanier County
- Irwin County
- Echols County
- Wilcox County
- Turner County
- Tift County
- Lowndes County
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Photos of fishing water by Alapaha River
Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 4.0
Questions people ask about the Alapaha River
In which Georgia county will I meet the Alapaha River?
Its channel crosses Berrien County and 10 other counties.
Does the Alapaha River count as a Georgia trout stream?
WRD does not designate it as trout water.
Does the Alapaha River have a stream gauge?
This page shows 3 USGS gauges.
Can I launch a kayak on the Alapaha River?
Try Lakeland Boat Ramp, one of 3 public ramps.
Does the Alapaha River have special rules?
Statewide limits govern it, including 15 striped, white or hybrid bass.
Which Georgia license covers a day on the Alapaha 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.
Which listed shop is closest to the Alapaha River?
Try Sirmans (11 miles).
Which species turn up in the Alapaha River?
WRD sources name largemouth bass, suwannee bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill and redbreast sunfish.
How far is the Alapaha River from the nearest town?
Willacoochee, near 4 miles away.
Make the Alapaha River your next Georgia river day
Check the gauge and the limits before you drive.