Brier Creek
Brier Creek
- Boat Ramps
- 2
- Access Points
- 2
- Species
- 17
Brier Creek flows through the heart of eastern Georgia, traversing Burke, Jefferson, McDuffie, Richmond, Screven, and Warren Counties before joining the Savannah River. This blackwater stream runs cool and clean through varied terrain, from the upper coastal plain near Thomson down to the river swamps of Screven County where it forms the southern border of Tuckahoe WMA. The creek offers a peaceful, scenic fishing experience characterized by cypress-lined banks, overhanging black gum trees, and tannic-stained waters that support a diverse population of warmwater species. This is classic southern blackwater fishing at its finest, with miles of navigable water accessible through multiple launch points.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are at Brier Creek and what's needed to catch them.
Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities
Learn how to get on Brier Creek. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.
Know where you can legally fish on Brier Creek
See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.
Georgia licenses and regulations
Georgia Boating Regulations
When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.
Georgia Delayed Harvest Streams
Anglers fishing delayed harvest streams must release all trout immediately and use and possess only artificial lures with one single hook per lure from Nov. 1–May 14 annually. The use of additional “dropper” lures on one line is permitted as long as each lure contains one single hook. These restrictions do not apply from May 15–Oct. 31 of each year.
Georgia Fishing License
Anglers age 16 and older must have a current Georgia fishing license in their possession while fishing in fresh or salt water in Georgia. Additionally, a free SIP is required to fish in saltwater. A temporary authorization number obtained by telephone or internet sale may be used for seven days until the paper copy is received or printed. Game Wardens may require photo identification when checking fishing licenses. Exception: A fishing license is not required to fish in private ponds (does not include ponds owned by governments—city, county, state, or federal) nor by a resident and their immediate family when fishing on their land.
Georgia Fishing Regulations
When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.
Georgia Stream Access Laws
Navigable waters are those capable of regular barge traffic. The public may boat and fish to the low water mark only where the streambed is owned by the state. If the streambeds are private, you need permission to wade and fish.
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