Ochlockonee River
Runs south from southwest Georgia past Moultrie into Florida, forms Lake Talquin west of Tallahassee, then winds through the Apalachicola National Forest and turns tidal before emptying into Ochlockonee Bay.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Ochlockonee River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 206 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Near Sylvester/Gordy, Worth County, southwest Georgia |
| Mouth | Ochlockonee Bay near Surf, Florida |
| State | Florida |
Jackson Bluff Dam forms Lake Talquin.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Ochlockonee River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
- Boat ramps on the Ochlockonee River in Florida ↗ · Bait shops near the Ochlockonee River in Florida ↗
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
Lakes on or near the Ochlockonee River
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from Ochlockonee River (Wikipedia) ↗