South Fork Little River Fishing
Greene County and Taliaferro County.
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The South Fork Little River by the figures
In Greene County and Taliaferro County you will find the South Fork Little River, a river on the state map. Georgia holds around 15 miles of its channel. The closest town, Crawfordville, sits about 6 miles from the channel.
Boat and paddle access to the South Fork Little River
The access layer shows no launch on the South Fork Little River.
WRD Water Access Points, Georgia water trails layer, USGS gauges.
Regulations for the South Fork Little 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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Backup lakes near the South Fork Little River
- Alexander Stephens Park Lake5 miles
- Lake Liberty6 miles
- Beaverdam Creek Lake10 miles
- Lake Oconee21 miles
Shops on the way to the South Fork Little River
- Young Harris Water Sportsmarina, Greensboro, 17 miles
- Elathia Tredobait and tackle shop, Greensboro, 18 miles
- Port Armor Country Clubmarina, Greensboro, 21 miles
- Blue Springs Marina, Incmarina, Buckhead, 21 miles
- Jerrys Bait and Tacklebait and tackle shop, Eatonton, 23 miles
Georgia towns that sit close by the South Fork Little River
- Crawfordville6 miles
- Union Point8 miles
- Sharon10 miles
- Woodville10 miles
Rivers in the same area as the South Fork Little River
- North Fork Little River3 miles
- North Fork Ogeechee River6 miles
- Broad River31 miles
- Little Ogeechee River, Hancock County33 miles
The counties along the South Fork Little River
- Greene County
- Taliaferro County
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Photos of fishing water by South Fork Little River
Photo: Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District, CC BY 2.0
Photo: w:Flickr user Karol M, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Stelath, CC BY 4.0
Questions people ask about the South Fork Little River
In which Georgia county will I meet the South Fork Little River?
Its channel crosses Greene County and Taliaferro County.
Does the South Fork Little River count as a Georgia trout stream?
WRD does not designate it as trout water.
Does the South Fork Little River have a stream gauge?
Not gauged here; neighboring river pages carry USGS readings.
Can I launch a kayak on the South Fork Little River?
The access layer lists no ramp.
Does the South Fork Little River have special rules?
Statewide limits govern it, including 15 striped, white or hybrid bass.
Which Georgia license covers a day on the South Fork Little 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 shop is closest to the South Fork Little River?
Try Young Harris Water Sports (17 miles).
Which species turn up in the South Fork Little River?
Georgia sources print no fish list for it.
How far is the South Fork Little River from the nearest town?
Crawfordville, near 6 miles away.
Make the South Fork Little River your next Georgia river day
Check the gauge and the limits before you drive.