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Little River, Putnam County Fishing
Putnam County and 3 other counties.
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The Little River, Putnam County by the figures
In Putnam County and 3 other counties you will find the Little River, Putnam County, a river on the state map. Georgia holds around 48 miles of its channel. The closest town, Newborn, sits about 3 miles from the channel.
Flow data come from 2 live gauges.
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Flow
Discharge on the Little River, Putnam County
The Little River, Putnam County gauges post discharge and stage to USGS; current values follow.
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Little River At Newborn Rd Near Newborn, Ga | 6 cfs, 3.12 ft gage height | Nov 11 2:15 am |
| Little River Near Eatonton, Ga | 12 cfs, 2.52 ft gage height | Nov 11 1:30 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 11, 2026 2:33 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Access
Boat and paddle access to the Little River, Putnam County
The access layer shows no launch on the Little River, Putnam County.
WRD Water Access Points, Georgia water trails layer, USGS gauges.
Regulations
Regulations for the Little River, Putnam County
| 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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Near the Little River, Putnam County
Backup lakes near the Little River, Putnam County
- Crossroads Pond7 miles
- Boyle Lake Number One7 miles
- Pigeonhouse Pond7 miles
- Stump Pond8 miles
Shops on the way to the Little River, Putnam County
- Timbuktu Outdoorsbait and tackle shop, Madison, 10 miles
- Bear Creek Marinamarina, Mansfield, 13 miles
- J J's Magicbait and tackle shop, Covington, 16 miles
- Sugar Creek Marinamarina, Buckhead, 20 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 1448 Old Salem Rd.sporting goods store, Conyers, 21 miles
Georgia towns that sit close by the Little River, Putnam County
- Newborn3 miles
- Mansfield5 miles
- Rutledge6 miles
- Social Circle7 miles
Rivers in the same area as the Little River, Putnam County
- Murder Creek9 miles
- Apalachee River23 miles
- Yellow River28 miles
- South River30 miles
The counties along the Little River, Putnam County
- Putnam County
- Morgan County
- Newton County
- Walton County
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In pictures
Photos of fishing water by Little River, Putnam County
Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Clifflandis, CC0 1.0
Photo: Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Answers
Questions people ask about the Little River, Putnam County
In which Georgia county will I meet the Little River, Putnam County?
Its channel crosses Putnam County, Morgan County, Newton County and Walton County.
Does the Little River, Putnam County count as a Georgia trout stream?
WRD does not designate it as trout water.
Does the Little River, Putnam County have a stream gauge?
This page shows 2 USGS gauges.
Can I launch a kayak on the Little River, Putnam County?
The access layer lists no ramp.
Does the Little River, Putnam County have special rules?
Statewide limits govern it, including 15 striped, white or hybrid bass.
Which Georgia license covers a day on the Little River, Putnam County?
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 Little River, Putnam County?
Try Timbuktu Outdoors (10 miles).
Which species turn up in the Little River, Putnam County?
Georgia sources print no fish list for it.
How far is the Little River, Putnam County from the nearest town?
Newborn, near 3 miles away.
Make the Little River, Putnam County your next Georgia river day
Check the gauge and the limits before you drive.