Little Ocmulgee River Fishing
Wheeler County and Telfair County.
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Quick look at the Little Ocmulgee River
NHD mapping traces the Little Ocmulgee River, a river, through Wheeler County and Telfair County. Its Georgia mileage on the NHD comes to roughly 28 miles. Lumber City is the nearest Census town, under a mile from the mapped midpoint.
Live readings arrive from 1 live gauge.
What the Little Ocmulgee River gauges read right now
Current discharge and height for the Little Ocmulgee River, from USGS.
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Little Ocmulgee River At Ga 149, At Scotland, Ga | 24 cfs, 2.08 ft gage height | Nov 13 9:15 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 13, 2026 9:33 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Ramps and put-ins on the Little Ocmulgee River
WRD maps no ramp on the Little Ocmulgee River; anglers wade in from public land and road crossings where allowed.
WRD Water Access Points, Georgia water trails layer, USGS gauges.
Daily creel and length rules for the Little Ocmulgee 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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Lakes that pair well with the Little Ocmulgee River
- Lake Mayers15 miles
- Little Ocmulgee Lake17 miles
- Dunns Lake23 miles
Gear and bait a short hop from the Little Ocmulgee River
- Big Buck Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Mc Rae Helena, 16 miles
- Dennis Sport Shopbait and tackle shop, Lyons, 19 miles
- Jiffy Jigsbait and tackle shop, Vidalia, 25 miles
Nearby towns for a the Little Ocmulgee River trip
- Lumber Cityunder a mile
- Hazlehurst7 miles
- Scotland12 miles
- Uvalda12 miles
Neighboring creeks and rivers of the Little Ocmulgee River
- Oconee River9 miles
- Ohoopee River38 miles
- Little Ohoopee River40 miles
- Seventeen Mile River45 miles
the Little Ocmulgee River, county by county
- Wheeler County
- Telfair County
A Piscifun reel lineup for the Little Ocmulgee River
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Know what you hooked at Little Ocmulgee River
Photo: Dick Biggins, USFWS, Public domain
Photo: Steven G. Johnson, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: Hellion102792, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, CC BY 2.0
Before a float or wade on the Little Ocmulgee River
What part of Georgia holds the Little Ocmulgee River?
It flows across Wheeler County and Telfair County.
Do I need a trout license on the Little Ocmulgee River?
Not designated trout water.
Does USGS run a live gauge on the Little Ocmulgee River?
USGS runs 1 USGS gauge; values are above.
Where do anglers launch on the Little Ocmulgee River?
None mapped by WRD.
Are striped bass rules different on the Little Ocmulgee River?
Statewide freshwater limits apply, such as 10 black bass and 30 crappie a day.
Can a nonresident fish the Little Ocmulgee 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.
Where are crickets sold near the Little Ocmulgee River?
Drive 16 miles to Big Buck Bait & Tackle.
What might a Georgia angler hook in the Little Ocmulgee River?
Species are not on file.
Which Georgia town makes a handy base for the Little Ocmulgee River?
Use Lumber City, under a mile off.
A float on the Little Ocmulgee River starts here
Read the posted rules and check the river level.