Oconee River
Forms below Athens, crosses the Oconee National Forest into Lake Oconee and Lake Sinclair, passes Milledgeville, then runs free past Dublin through swampy bottomland to meet the Ocmulgee.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Oconee River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 220 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | North and Middle Oconee rivers meet south of Athens, Georgia |
| Mouth | Joins the Ocmulgee to form the Altamaha near Lumber City, Georgia |
| State | Georgia |
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Oconee River are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
Lakes on or near the Oconee River
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from Oconee River (Wikipedia) ↗