St. Marys River
A blackwater river that emerges from the Okefenokee Swamp at Baxter and Moniac and loops south, east and north along the Georgia–Florida line, passing near Yulee before meeting the Atlantic at St. Marys and Fernandina Beach.
Weather at the St. Marys River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 126 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Okefenokee Swamp near Trail Ridge, Georgia |
| Mouth | Atlantic Ocean between St. Marys, GA, and Fernandina Beach, FL |
| State | Florida |
Boat ramps and launches
Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the St. Marys River in Florida, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the state wildlife agency for current access.
- Prospect Landing Nearest bait shop: North Star Bait and Tackle at Crooked River State Park | St. Marys GA, 21.6 mi
- Scotts Landing Nearest bait shop: North Star Bait and Tackle at Crooked River State Park | St. Marys GA, 24.7 mi
- St Marys Cove Landing
- Boat ramp (30.783, -81.992) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: North Star Bait and Tackle at Crooked River State Park | St. Marys GA, 26.0 mi
- Boat ramp (30.742, -81.688) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: North Star Bait and Tackle at Crooked River State Park | St. Marys GA, 10.4 mi
- Boat ramp (30.720, -81.550) Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: Amelia Angler Outfitters, 6.1 mi
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.
- Amelia Angler Outfitters No phone listed
- North Star Bait and Tackle at Crooked River State Park | St. Marys GA No phone listed
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
Facts from St. Marys River (Wikipedia) ↗ · Boat ramps and bait shops: OpenStreetMap contributors · River course: U.S. Geological Survey