Little Ohoopee River Fishing
Emanuel County, Johnson County and Washington County.
Pick for largemouth bassPiscifun Chaos Pro CNC baitcasting reel25% OFFSale $97.99 Photo of Ogeechee River: Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
First things to know about the Little Ohoopee River
The Little Ohoopee River is a Georgia river running through Emanuel County, Johnson County and Washington County. Roughly 54 miles flow inside the state line. Plan around Nunez, around 4 miles from the river. Part of it is mapped as Little Ohoopee Blue Trail.
WRD maps 1 public ramp or put-in along it.
The Little Ohoopee River species list
The Little Ohoopee River list combines access point flags with forecast and record entries.
WRD Water Access Points species flags, WRD trout layer and forecasts.
For the largemouth bass herePiscifun AlinoX 300 low profile baitcaster34% OFFSale $104.99 Put-ins for boats and kayaks on the Little Ohoopee River
- Hall's Bridge Boat Ramp1 lane, Emanuel County
The Little Ohoopee River as a water trail
- Little Ohoopee Blue Traildeveloping, 54.5 mi
WRD Water Access Points, Georgia water trails layer, USGS gauges.
Harvest rules in force along the Little Ohoopee 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.
Short drives from the Little Ohoopee River
Georgia lakes in the same area as the Little Ohoopee River
- Watson Pond18 miles
- KFE Pond 219 miles
- Hugh M. Gillis Lake19 miles
Crickets, shiners and line near the Little Ohoopee River
- 4-J Gun Smithbait and tackle shop, Tarrytown, 14 miles
- Jiffy Jigsbait and tackle shop, Vidalia, 18 miles
- Warhawk Bang Bow & Baitbait and tackle shop, Metter, 21 miles
- McCorkle Cricket Farmbait and tackle shop, Metter, 21 miles
- Metter Bait N Tacklebait and tackle shop, Metter, 22 miles
Places to stay close to the Little Ohoopee River
- Nunez4 miles
- Norristown5 miles
- Swainsboro9 miles
- Oak Park9 miles
More Georgia rivers near the Little Ohoopee River
- Ohoopee River5 miles
- Oconee River32 miles
- Little Ocmulgee River40 miles
- Little Ogeechee River, Hancock County53 miles
County pages that include the Little Ohoopee River
- Emanuel County
- Johnson County
- Washington County
Piscifun tackle chosen with the Little Ohoopee River in mind
Piscifun and Amazon links are affiliate links; the site earns a commission on qualifying purchases.
Pictures of the fish at Little Ohoopee River
Photo: Brian Gratwicke, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Fredlyfish4, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: Hellion102792, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Duane Raver, Public domain
The Little Ohoopee River: quick answers for anglers
Which Georgia counties does the Little Ohoopee River cross?
Look in Emanuel County, Johnson County and Washington County.
How many trout miles does the Little Ohoopee River have?
It is not on the trout layer.
Is the Little Ohoopee River up or down today?
No active USGS gauge matches it.
How many public launches does WRD map on the Little Ohoopee River?
1 public ramp, including Hall's Bridge Boat Ramp.
How many fish may I keep from the Little Ohoopee River?
Use the statewide freshwater limits.
What does it cost to fish the Little Ohoopee 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 do I pick up bait on the way to the Little Ohoopee River?
Closest listing: 4-J Gun Smith, 14 miles.
What does WRD say swims in the Little Ohoopee River?
largemouth bass, channel catfish, brown bullhead, black crappie, bluegill and redbreast sunfish, per WRD.
Which Georgia town sits near the Little Ohoopee River?
Nunez, about 4 miles from the midpoint.
Pack the waders for the Little Ohoopee River
Look at flow and the rules first.