Little Back River Fishing
Chatham County.
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The Little Back River in brief
Across Chatham County, the Little Back River follows its course as a river. Mapped segments inside Georgia add up to about 7 miles. About 6 miles separates the midpoint from Garden City.
It is measured by 1 live gauge.
Stage and flow on the Little Back River
Live USGS data for the Little Back River appear below.
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Little Back River At Ga 25 At Port Wentworth, Ga | 35 cfs, 1.52 ft gage height | Nov 13 5:30 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 13, 2026 9:33 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Public ramps and banks along the Little Back River
Expect to hike in, because the Little Back River has no mapped launch in Georgia data.
WRD Water Access Points, Georgia water trails layer, USGS gauges.
Georgia limits that govern the Little Back 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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More Georgia lakes close to the Little Back River
- Lake Mayer11 miles
- Louis Scott Stell Lake13 miles
- Richmond Hill Pond, East17 miles
- Richmond Hill Pond, Middle18 miles
Tackle counters serving the Little Back River
- Safe Harbor Savannah Yacht Centermarina, Savannah, 4 miles
- Soar Studiosbait and tackle shop, Savannah, 6 miles
- Adams Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Savannah, 9 miles
- Savannah Bend Marinamarina, Savannah, 9 miles
- One Stop Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Savannah, 9 miles
Towns that make a base for the Little Back River
- Garden City6 miles
- Port Wentworth6 miles
- Thunderbolt9 miles
- Pooler9 miles
Other streams close to the Little Back River
- Middle River3 miles
- Abercorn Creek8 miles
- Little Ogeechee River, Chatham County13 miles
- Ebenezer Creek16 miles
Counties around the Little Back River
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Pictures from Georgia water near Little Back River
Photo: Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Dclemens1971, CC BY 4.0
Photo: Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
Asked and answered on the Little Back River
Where does the Little Back River flow in Georgia?
NHD lines place it in Chatham County.
Does WRD designate the Little Back River as trout water?
No trout designation is listed.
What reading is the Little Back River gauge posting?
See the flow band for 1 USGS gauge.
Which public launch reaches the Little Back River?
No ramp is mapped; access is on foot.
Which regulations cover the Little Back River?
Only the statewide numbers apply.
Do I need a Georgia license for the Little Back 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 tackle counter sits closest to the Little Back River?
Safe Harbor Savannah Yacht Center sits about 4 miles away.
Which fish do Georgia sources tie to the Little Back River?
No fish are listed.
Where can I get supplies near the Little Back River?
Garden City is closest, around 6 miles away.
Put the Little Back River on the fishing calendar
Trout license and limits are on the license page.