Chatham County · stream · order 8 river · ~54 cfs typical
Bear River
Bear River is a stream in Chatham County, Georgia. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Georgia's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Mostly clear
91°
74°
11 mph
18%
Fri
Drizzle
90°
76°
14 mph
16%
Sat
Storms
90°
78°
13 mph
55%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Newell Creek1.3 mi
- Medway River1.6 mi
- North Newport River2.6 mi
- Cedar Creek2.6 mi
- Kilkenny Creek3.5 mi
- Big Tom Creek3.6 mi
- Vandyke Creek3.6 mi
- Dead Creek3.5 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official GA regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Bear River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Bear River?+
Yes — Georgia requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Bear River?+
Bear River is a stream in Chatham County, Georgia. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.