Middle River Fishing
Chatham County.
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First things to know about the Middle River
The Middle River is a Georgia river running through Chatham County. Roughly 3 miles flow inside the state line. Plan around Port Wentworth, around 4 miles from the river.
There are 1 live gauge along the channel.
The Middle River gauges today
Check these USGS numbers for the Middle River before wading or launching.
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Middle River At Ga 25 At Port Wentworth, Ga | 435 cfs, 1.69 ft gage height | Nov 13 5:15 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 13, 2026 9:33 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Put-ins for boats and kayaks on the Middle River
Plan on wading the Middle River; WRD lists no ramp for it.
WRD Water Access Points, Georgia water trails layer, USGS gauges.
Harvest rules in force along the Middle 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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Georgia lakes in the same area as the Middle River
- Louis Scott Stell Lake14 miles
- Lake Mayer14 miles
- Richmond Hill Pond, East19 miles
- Richmond Hill Pond, Middle19 miles
Crickets, shiners and line near the Middle River
- Safe Harbor Savannah Yacht Centermarina, Savannah, 7 miles
- Soar Studiosbait and tackle shop, Savannah, 10 miles
- Adams Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Savannah, 12 miles
- Savannah Bend Marinamarina, Savannah, 12 miles
- One Stop Bait Shopbait and tackle shop, Savannah, 12 miles
Places to stay close to the Middle River
- Port Wentworth4 miles
- Garden City8 miles
- Rincon9 miles
- Pooler9 miles
More Georgia rivers near the Middle River
- Little Back River3 miles
- Abercorn Creek5 miles
- Ebenezer Creek12 miles
- Little Ogeechee River, Chatham County12 miles
County pages that include the Middle River
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Pictures of the fish at Middle River
Photo: Nick Tobler (Cowturtle), CC BY 4.0
Photo: Pacific Southwest Region USFWS from Sacramento, US, Public domain
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Photo: James Mann from Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, CC BY 2.0
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Photo: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, CC BY 2.0
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The Middle River: quick answers for anglers
Which Georgia counties does the Middle River cross?
Look in Chatham County.
How many trout miles does the Middle River have?
It is not on the trout layer.
Is the Middle River up or down today?
Readings from 1 USGS gauge appear on this page.
How many public launches does WRD map on the Middle River?
No put-in on file.
How many fish may I keep from the Middle River?
Use the statewide freshwater limits.
What does it cost to fish the Middle 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 Middle River?
Closest listing: Safe Harbor Savannah Yacht Center, 7 miles.
What does WRD say swims in the Middle River?
WRD lists no fish for it.
Which Georgia town sits near the Middle River?
Port Wentworth, about 4 miles from the midpoint.
Pack the waders for the Middle River
Look at flow and the rules first.