river in Georgia, USA
Georgia's largest river, the mighty Altamaha flows undammed to the Atlantic and is legendary for trophy flathead and blue catfish, largemouth bass, redbreast sunfish (bream) and a coastal striped bass run with its own two-fish, 22-inch limit. Located in the great blackwater river of southeast Georgia.
Altamaha River is a river in Georgia, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Altamaha River can target species including Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Redbreast Sunfish, and Striped Bass. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Altamaha River.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Altamaha River. A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Altamaha River:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Altamaha River:
Anglers at Altamaha River can target species including Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Redbreast Sunfish, and Striped Bass. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Altamaha River before you cast a line.
Altamaha River is a river in Georgia, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.