Towaliga River Fishing
Monroe County and 3 other counties.
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First things to know about the Towaliga River
The Towaliga River is a Georgia river running through Monroe County and 3 other counties. Roughly 52 miles flow inside the state line. Plan around Locust Grove, around 3 miles from the river.
There are 1 live gauge along the channel. WRD maps 1 public ramp or put-in along it.
The Towaliga River species list
The Towaliga River list combines access point flags with forecast and record entries.
WRD Water Access Points species flags, WRD trout layer and forecasts.
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Check these USGS numbers for the Towaliga River before wading or launching.
| USGS gauge | Latest reading | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Towaliga River At Ga 83 Near Juliette, Ga | 69 cfs, 1.68 ft gage height | Nov 11 1:45 am |
US Geological Survey provisional data, retrieved Nov 11, 2026 2:33 am ET. Provisional readings can be revised.
Put-ins for boats and kayaks on the Towaliga River
- High Falls State Park, Towaliga Rivercarry-in launch, fee, Monroe County
WRD Water Access Points, Georgia water trails layer, USGS gauges.
Harvest rules in force along the Towaliga 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.
Short drives from the Towaliga River
Georgia lakes in the same area as the Towaliga River
- High Falls Lake9 miles
- Chief McIntosh Lake11 miles
- Barnesville Reservoir12 miles
- Heads Creek Reservoir15 miles
Crickets, shiners and line near the Towaliga River
- Lakeside Bait And Tacklebait and tackle shop, Jackson, 9 miles
- Berry's Sporting Goodsbait and tackle shop, Griffin, 9 miles
- Academy Sports + Outdoors, 198 South Point Boulevardsporting goods store, McDonough, 10 miles
- Southern Outdoor Sportsmanbait and tackle shop, Griffin, 10 miles
- Blue Collarbait and tackle shop, Griffin, 11 miles
Places to stay close to the Towaliga River
- Locust Grove3 miles
- Jenkinsburg5 miles
- Heron Bay5 miles
- East Griffin8 miles
More Georgia rivers near the Towaliga River
- South River24 miles
- Murder Creek27 miles
- White Oak Creek27 miles
- Little River, Putnam County32 miles
County pages that include the Towaliga River
- Monroe County
- Henry County
- Butts County
- Spalding County
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Pictures of the fish at Towaliga River

Photo: Bclegg77, CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Nick Tobler (Cowturtle), CC BY 4.0

Photo: James Mann from Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada, CC BY 2.0

Photo: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, CC BY 2.0
The Towaliga River: quick answers for anglers
Which Georgia counties does the Towaliga River cross?
Look in Monroe County, Henry County, Butts County and Spalding County.
How many trout miles does the Towaliga River have?
It is not on the trout layer.
Is the Towaliga River up or down today?
Readings from 1 USGS gauge appear on this page.
How many public launches does WRD map on the Towaliga River?
1 public ramp, including High Falls State Park, Towaliga River.
How many fish may I keep from the Towaliga River?
Use the statewide freshwater limits.
What does it cost to fish the Towaliga 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 Towaliga River?
Closest listing: Lakeside Bait And Tackle, 9 miles.
What does WRD say swims in the Towaliga River?
largemouth bass, channel catfish, black crappie, bluegill, redbreast sunfish and redear sunfish, per WRD.
Which Georgia town sits near the Towaliga River?
Locust Grove, about 3 miles from the midpoint.
Pack the waders for the Towaliga River
Look at flow and the rules first.

