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Shad River

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Georgia, United States

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Atlantic croaker

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Southern kingcroaker

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Sheepshead

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General info

Shad River is a stream located in Chatham County, Georgia, United States. It is most popular for fishing Atlantic croaker, Southern kingcroaker, and Sheepshead.

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32°00′12.3″N 80°57′2″W
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Fishing regulations at Shad 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.

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FAQ about Shad River fishing

the Shad River is a stream located in Chatham County, Georgia, United States. Its coordinates are:
32°00′12.3″N 80°57′2″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Shad River by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in the Shad River are:
The latest Shad River fishing reports are:
According to fishing regulations at the Shad River, some of the species in season this May include: Bluefish, Cobia, and Atlantic bluefin tuna. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .

Fishing in Georgia requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual or short-term options, available online or at licensed vendors.

In Georgia, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 65 and older qualify for a discounted senior license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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