Altamaha River
The Altamaha is formed where the Oconee and Ocmulgee rivers meet and runs east to the Atlantic near Brunswick. No dams sit directly on it, though some are on the Oconee and Ocmulgee.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
River facts
| Length | 137 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Oconee and Ocmulgee rivers meet |
| Mouth | Atlantic Ocean, near Brunswick |
| Fish | Shortnose sturgeon, Atlantic sturgeon |
Its undammed course lets it run free to the coast.
Listed fish are the species named for the river on its Wikipedia page. Check the Georgia Department of Natural Resources for river-specific regulations before you fish.
Source: Altamaha River (Wikipedia)