Crooked River Fishing
Camden County.
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The Crooked River by the figures
In Camden County you will find the Crooked River, a river on the state map. Georgia holds around 17 miles of its channel. The closest town, Kingsland, sits about 7 miles from the channel.
Boat and paddle access to the Crooked River
The access layer shows no launch on the Crooked River.
WRD Water Access Points, Georgia water trails layer, USGS gauges.
Regulations for the Crooked 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.
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Backup lakes near the Crooked River
- Blythe Island Regional Park Lake24 miles
Shops on the way to the Crooked River
- Bowhead Marine Servicesmarina, Kingsland, 4 miles
- Barwick Gailmarina, Saint Marys, 7 miles
- North Star Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Saint Marys, 7 miles
- Crooked River State Parkbait and tackle shop, St Marys, 7 miles
- Buccaneers Bait and Tacklebait and tackle shop, Saint Marys, 10 miles
Georgia towns that sit close by the Crooked River
- Kingsland7 miles
- Kings Bay Base7 miles
- St. Marys8 miles
- Woodbine9 miles
Rivers in the same area as the Crooked River
- Saint Marys River14 miles
- Satilla River38 miles
- Middle Fork Suwannee River38 miles
- Alabaha River42 miles
The counties along the Crooked River
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Photos of fishing water by Crooked River
Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 4.0
Questions people ask about the Crooked River
In which Georgia county will I meet the Crooked River?
Its channel crosses Camden County.
Does the Crooked River count as a Georgia trout stream?
WRD does not designate it as trout water.
Does the Crooked River have a stream gauge?
Not gauged here; neighboring river pages carry USGS readings.
Can I launch a kayak on the Crooked River?
The access layer lists no ramp.
Does the Crooked River have special rules?
Statewide limits govern it, including 15 striped, white or hybrid bass.
Which Georgia license covers a day on the Crooked 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 Crooked River?
Try Bowhead Marine Services (4 miles).
Which species turn up in the Crooked River?
Georgia sources print no fish list for it.
How far is the Crooked River from the nearest town?
Kingsland, near 7 miles away.
Make the Crooked River your next Georgia river day
Check the gauge and the limits before you drive.