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.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
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, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the St. Marys 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 St. Marys River (Wikipedia) ↗