Ocmulgee River
The Ocmulgee is the westernmost major tributary of the Altamaha. It flows from Lloyd Shoals Dam southeast past Macon.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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River facts
| Length | About 255 miles |
|---|---|
| Mouth | Joins the Oconee to form the Altamaha |
| Fish | Redbreast sunfish, bluegill, redear sunfish, largemouth bass, black crappie, channel catfish, flathead catfish |
Anglers consider it excellent fishing. Lloyd Shoals Dam holds back Jackson Lake.
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.
Lakes and flowages on the Ocmulgee River
Lakes in our guide on or connected to this river:
Source: Ocmulgee River (Wikipedia)