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.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Ogeechee River (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 294 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | North and South Forks meet near Crawfordville, Georgia |
| Mouth | Ossabaw Sound, south of Savannah, Georgia |
| State | Georgia |
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Ogeechee 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:
Facts from Ogeechee River (Wikipedia) ↗