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164 miles

Etowah River

Comes down from the mountains near Dahlonega, passes Canton into Lake Allatoona, then continues past Cartersville and the Etowah Mounds to Rome, where it helps form the Coosa River.

N10 mi
Course of the river, simplified. Orange dots are boat ramps and launches, blue squares are bait shops. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors and the U.S. Geological Survey.

Weather at the Etowah River (National Weather Service) ↗

River facts

Length164 miles
SourceNorth Georgia mountains northwest of Dahlonega
MouthJoins the Oostanaula at Rome, Georgia, forming the Coosa
StateGeorgia

Boat ramps and launches

Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Etowah River in Georgia, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.

Closest bait shops

Blue squares on the map. Tap a name to open the shop's website, or its location in Google Maps if it has none listed. Bait and tackle shops closest to the river's ramps, from OpenStreetMap. Call ahead for hours and live bait.

Fishing regulations

Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:

Lakes on or near the Etowah River

Lakes in our guide on or near this river:

Lake AllatoonaGA

Facts from Etowah River (Wikipedia) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey

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View on interactive map

Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map to follow the river past roads and towns. Red pins are boat ramps and launches; blue pins are bait shops. Tap a pin for directions.

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