Ohoopee River Fishing
Tattnall County and 6 other counties.
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The Ohoopee River in brief
Across Tattnall County and 6 other counties, the Ohoopee River follows its course as a river. Mapped segments inside Georgia add up to about 119 miles. About 5 miles separates the midpoint from Oak Park.
It is measured by 2 live gauges. You can launch from 4 public ramp or put-ins.
Fish WRD names for the Ohoopee River
Fish named below are those WRD records for the Ohoopee River.
WRD Water Access Points species flags, WRD trout layer and forecasts.
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Live USGS data for the Ohoopee River appear below.
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Ohoopee River At Ga 297, Near Swainsboro, Ga | 9 cfs, 7.38 ft gage height | Nov 13 9:30 am |
| Ohoopee River Near Reidsville, Ga | 42 cfs, 1.55 ft gage height | Nov 13 10:00 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 13, 2026 10:34 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Public ramps and banks along the Ohoopee River
- U.S. 1 Bridge Boat Rampcarry-in launch, Emanuel County
- Jones Landing1 lane, Tattnall County
- Joy Bluff Landing1 lane, Tattnall County
- Prison Landing1 lane, Tattnall County
WRD Water Access Points, Georgia water trails layer, USGS gauges.
Georgia limits that govern the 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.
Beside the Ohoopee River
More Georgia lakes close to the Ohoopee River
- Watson Pond16 miles
- KFE Pond 223 miles
- Hugh M. Gillis Lake23 miles
Tackle counters serving the Ohoopee River
- 4-J Gun Smithbait and tackle shop, Tarrytown, 14 miles
- Jiffy Jigsbait and tackle shop, Vidalia, 15 miles
- Warhawk Bang Bow & Baitbait and tackle shop, Metter, 18 miles
- Metter Bait N Tacklebait and tackle shop, Metter, 18 miles
- McCorkle Cricket Farmbait and tackle shop, Metter, 18 miles
Towns that make a base for the Ohoopee River
- Oak Park5 miles
- Nunez5 miles
- Stillmore8 miles
- Norristown10 miles
Other streams close to the Ohoopee River
- Little Ohoopee River5 miles
- Oconee River30 miles
- Little Ocmulgee River38 miles
- Canoochee River53 miles
Counties around the Ohoopee River
- Tattnall County
- Emanuel County
- Johnson County
- Washington County
- Toombs County
- Treutlen County
- Candler County
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Pictures from Georgia water near Ohoopee River
Photo: Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Asked and answered on the Ohoopee River
Where does the Ohoopee River flow in Georgia?
NHD lines place it in Tattnall County and 6 other counties.
Does WRD designate the Ohoopee River as trout water?
No trout designation is listed.
What reading is the Ohoopee River gauge posting?
See the flow band for 2 USGS gauges.
Which public launch reaches the Ohoopee River?
4 public ramps, Jones Landing among them.
Which regulations cover the Ohoopee River?
Only the statewide numbers apply.
Do I need a Georgia license for the 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.
Which listed tackle counter sits closest to the Ohoopee River?
4-J Gun Smith sits about 14 miles away.
Which fish do Georgia sources tie to the Ohoopee River?
Expect largemouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, blue catfish, white catfish and yellow bullhead.
Where can I get supplies near the Ohoopee River?
Oak Park is closest, around 5 miles away.
Put the Ohoopee River on the fishing calendar
Trout license and limits are on the license page.