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Altamaha River

Georgia, United States

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Altamaha River fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

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Rock bass

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Altamaha River is a stream located in Wayne County, Georgia, United States. It is also intersecting with Appling County, Georgia. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Flathead catfish, and Bluegill.

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31Β°38β€²36.9β€³N 81Β°47β€²20.2β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Altamaha River, GA

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Georgia can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 11, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Altamaha River fishing

the Altamaha River is a stream located in Wayne County, Georgia, United States. It is also intersecting with Appling County, Georgia. Its coordinates are:
31Β°38β€²36.9β€³N 81Β°47β€²20.2β€³W
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