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Ocmulgee River

The Ocmulgee River flows from the Lake Jackson dam, creating a tailwater fishery that includes shoal bass. The flow meanders through the city of Macon and ultimately joins the Oconee River 241 miles downstream from Jackson, where the two rivers form the Altamaha River near Lumber City. The lower stretch of the Ocmulgee is known for big catfish and good bass fishing.

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Officials Seek Hunting Protections In Ocmulgee National Park Proposal

When the Georgia Legislature is in session, it is interesting to see the many types of bills that are introduced that could be become the law of Georgia. At a lower level, Senate and House Resolutions can be introduced by any member to honor an individual or express a concern or support about a pending…

Ocmulgee River Flounder Caught 200 Miles From The Coast

Fishing is great, and one reason is that you never really know what lurks down there and might take an interest in your lure. However, when you’re dragging a Carolina-rigged lizard in the Ocmulgee River and feel that tap-tap, an angler has to think largemouth bass. Not so fast… Wayne Nall, a longtime GON subscriber…

Comment Period Opens On Ocmulgee River Park Proposal

An effort to create a National Park along the Ocmulgee River from Macon to Hawkinsville has taken the next step as the National Park Service (NPS) has opened public comment on the proposal. The comment period is part of a Special Resource Study of the Ocmulgee River Corridor being conducted by NPS. The purpose of…

National Park Sought For Middle Georgia Along Ocmulgee River

Have you heard about the new “National Park & Preserve” that might run from Macon to Hawkinsville along the Ocmulgee River? If so, you might be concerned because hunting is prohibited in most National Parks—it is only allowed, and tightly controlled and very limited, on 59 of 390 National Parks, normally for one or just…

Ocmulgee River Hybrid Record Established

Josh McDonald, of Americus, caught a hybrid bass on April 4 that weighed 7-lbs., 11.84-ozs. that sets a benchmark for a brand-new river record on GON’s Georgia Lake and River Records list. He was spending the day with his older brother Jason and his twin brother Justin. “We are all baseball coaches, so we never…

Ocmulgee River Fishing Reports

Southeast Georgia Fishing Reports With Capt. Bert Deener – Nov. 17, 2023

The bite inland has been good but saltwater after the wind started blowing this weekend has been rough. Rivers are low, and fish are biting. Altamaha/Ocmulgee Rivers: Harry and James Beverley fished the lower Altamaha River this week for just a half-day trip before the rain ran them off. They caught 17 bass (12 keepers).…

Southeast Georgia Fishing Reports With Capt. Bert Deener – Oct. 5, 2023

The bite is picking up significantly in many places with the cooler weather. The Ocmulgee and Altamaha rivers are in good shape, so give them a try while they are right. The Okefenokee bite is good and saltwater has much-improved weather forecasted this weekend and much better tides.    Altamaha/Ocmulgee Rivers: Both of these rivers…

Ocmulgee River Fishing Report – July 2023

Ocmulgee River: According to Capt. Bert Deener, “A Fitzgerald angler who fishes the river each week no matter the level (unless it’s extremely flooded) had a great trip recently before it started rising significantly. His best trip was 17 bass, including a 3 1/2-lb. spot and a 5 1/2-lb. largemouth. That trip his biggest five…

Southeast Georgia Fishing Reports With Capt. Bert Deener – June 23, 2023

The rivers are back to full bank or in the floodplains for the most part. The exception is the St Marys River. It’s very fishable. Altamaha River: Paul and Steve Williamson fished the middle river on Friday and did well for panfish. They had a few catfish, but the shellcrackers were the prize. They put worms…

Southeast Georgia Fishing Reports With Capt. Bert Deener – June 9, 2023

Not as many people reported this week as compared to the holiday weekend, but there were still a lot of folks fishing. The rivers are getting back in decent shape again, and I expect to get some excellent reports this week. Alapaha River: Take note that the Highway 129 bridge boat ramp (near Lakeland) closed…

Ocmulgee River Record Fish

Largemouth Bass22-lbs., 4-ozs.**George Perry06/02/32
Shoal Bass7-lbs., 8.8-ozs.Charles Mitchell05/17/06
Spotted Bass5-lbs., 12-ozs.C.J. Rice03/09/14
Channel Catfish33-lbs., 8-ozs.Travis Wilson05/12/08
Flathead Catfish59-lbs., 2-ozs.Hiram Baughcum07/02/02
Green Sunfish1-lbs., 8-ozs.Rodney Robertson07/19/08
Shellcracker3-lbs., 4-ozs.Terry Stone06/16/07
Bluegill1-lb., 6-ozs.Stanley Wiggins06/26/19
Hybrid Bass7-lbs., 11.84-ozs.Josh McDonald04/04/20
Redbreast12.8-ozs.A.J. Lewis06/06/20