Every Boat Ramp on Savannah River

About Savannah River

The Savannah River forms the entire eastern border of Georgia, flowing approximately 300 miles from the mountains to the Atlantic Ocean. This major river system passes through nine Georgia counties and supports a diverse fishery that changes character dramatically from its upper reaches near Augusta to its tidal lower sections approaching Savannah. The river is the lifeblood of eastern Georgia's fishing heritage.

Around Augusta, the river below Thurmond Dam offers excellent striped bass and hybrid striped bass fishing in the tailrace, along with quality largemouth bass action in the river's backwaters and oxbow lakes. American shad make impressive spawning runs in spring, providing fast-paced light-tackle action. Downstream, channel catfish and bream dominate the fishery in the river's slower, wider sections. The tidal reaches near Savannah blend into the coastal fishery.

Augusta and Savannah bookend the river as the primary fishing hubs, with both cities offering boat ramps, guide services, and full amenities. The river's role as a state boundary means anglers with either a Georgia or South Carolina license can fish its waters, making it an accessible and popular destination for anglers from both states.

Nearest towns: Augusta, Savannah