Discover Georgia's Scenic Rivers

Explore over 12,000 miles of warm-water streams. Whether you are looking to fish, canoe, kayak, or relax along the water, find your next waterway adventure below.

Map of Georgia Rivers
Regional Georgia Rivers Guide Map

Featured Rivers & Fishing Guides

Altamaha River

Formed by the merging of the Ocmulgee and Oconee rivers, the Altamaha is Georgia's largest free-flowing river. Perfect for tournament angling, canoeing, bank fishing, and leisure boating.

Chattahoochee River (Buford Dam to Peachtree Creek)

Supplying 70% of metro Atlanta's drinking water, this 48-mile stretch offers some of the premier cold-water trout fishing opportunities in North Georgia.

Georgia River Waterfall

Chattooga River

Meandering 51 miles southwest from near Lafayette into Weiss Reservoir. Features narrow channels best suited for kayaks, canoes, and light boats.

Conasauga River

Extending 95 miles from its origins in the Cohutta Wilderness area through rural North Georgia, offering pristine mountain watershed scenery.

Coosa River

Beginning in Rome and flowing into Lake Weiss, the Coosa River hosts a world-class, naturally reproducing land-locked striped bass population.

Coosawattee River

Running 25 miles from Carters Reservoir to the Conasauga River. Ideal for full-day paddling trips and light boat navigation.

Etowah River (Lower Segment)

Flowing westward 48 miles from Lake Allatoona to Rome. The river's natural shoals make it a favorite route for kayaks and canoes.

Rushing River Water in Georgia

Flint River (Upper & Lower)

Home to the native Shoal Bass, the Flint River offers premier floating routes, historic landmarks, and world-class angling opportunities across Georgia.