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294 miles

Ogeechee River

A blackwater river that starts with shoals in the Piedmont, then slows below Louisville into a meandering channel through cypress swamps and forest on its way southeast to Ossabaw Sound. The Canoochee is its largest tributary.

N50 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 Ogeechee River (National Weather Service) ↗

River facts

Length294 miles
SourceNorth and South Forks meet near Crawfordville, Georgia
MouthOssabaw Sound, south of Savannah, Georgia
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 Ogeechee 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:

Facts from Ogeechee 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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