Saint Marys River Fishing
Charlton County and Camden County.
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The Saint Marys River in brief
Across Charlton County and Camden County, the Saint Marys River follows its course as a river. Mapped segments inside Georgia add up to about 80 miles. About 6 miles separates the midpoint from Folkston.
You can launch from 4 public ramp or put-ins.
Fish WRD names for the Saint Marys River
Fish named below are those WRD records for the Saint Marys River.
WRD Water Access Points species flags, WRD trout layer and forecasts.
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- Camp Pinckney Landing1 lane, Charlton County
- Temple Landing1 lane, dock, restroom, Camden County
- Traders Hill Boat Ramp2 lanes, dock, restroom, Charlton County
- State Highway 94 Boat Ramp1 lane, Charlton County
WRD Water Access Points, Georgia water trails layer, USGS gauges.
Georgia limits that govern the Saint Marys 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 Saint Marys River
Tackle counters serving the Saint Marys River
- Okefenokee Sportsman Incbait and tackle shop, Folkston, 6 miles
- Bowhead Marine Servicesmarina, Kingsland, 16 miles
- Barwick Gailmarina, Saint Marys, 20 miles
- North Star Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, Saint Marys, 20 miles
- Crooked River State Parkbait and tackle shop, St Marys, 21 miles
Towns that make a base for the Saint Marys River
- Folkston6 miles
- Kingsland7 miles
- Homeland7 miles
- Woodbine15 miles
Other streams close to the Saint Marys River
- Crooked River14 miles
- Middle Fork Suwannee River26 miles
- Satilla River32 miles
- Alabaha River34 miles
Counties around the Saint Marys River
- Charlton County
- Camden County
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Pictures from Georgia water near Saint Marys River
Photo: Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 4.0
Asked and answered on the Saint Marys River
Where does the Saint Marys River flow in Georgia?
NHD lines place it in Charlton County and Camden County.
Does WRD designate the Saint Marys River as trout water?
No trout designation is listed.
What reading is the Saint Marys River gauge posting?
No live USGS gauge in our Georgia data matches it.
Which public launch reaches the Saint Marys River?
4 public ramps, State Highway 94 Boat Ramp among them.
Which regulations cover the Saint Marys River?
Only the statewide numbers apply.
Do I need a Georgia license for the Saint Marys 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 Saint Marys River?
Okefenokee Sportsman Inc sits about 6 miles away.
Which fish do Georgia sources tie to the Saint Marys River?
Expect largemouth bass, channel catfish, white catfish, yellow bullhead, brown bullhead and black crappie.
Where can I get supplies near the Saint Marys River?
Folkston is closest, around 6 miles away.
Put the Saint Marys River on the fishing calendar
Trout license and limits are on the license page.