Altamaha River at Doctortown
River flow & level · USGS gauge 02226000 · Georgia · drains 13,600 sq mi
Latest reading Oct 26, 3:00 PM · streamflow
The Altamaha River at Doctortown is running 2,840 cfs, 74% of the median flow for October 26 (3,860 cfs, 95 years). Gage height is 3.50 ft, 8.5 ft below flood stage (12.0 ft). Flow is down 7% from 24 hours ago.
Streamflow
cubic feet per secondReadingNormal range for the date (25th–75th pct.)Median for the date
Gage height & flood stages
ft above gauge datumAction (10.0 ft) is 6.5 ft above the latest reading, off this chartMinor (12.0 ft) is 8.5 ft above the latest reading, off this chartModerate (14.0 ft) is 10.5 ft above the latest reading, off this chartMajor (15.5 ft) is 12.0 ft above the latest reading, off this chart
Moderate (14.0 ft) is 10.5 ft above the latest reading, off this chartMajor (15.5 ft) is 12.0 ft above the latest reading, off this chart
ReadingNormal range for the date (25th–75th pct.)Median for the date
Altamaha River at Doctortown fishing report & conditions
updated Oct 26, 4:13 PM ETFlow 74% of normal, flow steady, light NE wind — good fall fishing day (7/10), best window 7:39 AM–8:39 AM (moonset near sunrise).
- Water temp—no water-temperature sensor on this water yet
- Air temphigh 77°F / low 51°FSunny
- WindLight NE5–9 mph 6 AM–6 PM, gusts to 20
- Flow74% of normalFlow steady (-7% in 24 h)
Main species
- Largemouth bass
- Flathead catfish
- Crappie
- Bream
Source: Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division — “Best Bets”, as published on the GA WRD Altamaha fishing forecast.
Official Georgia fishing forecast: Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division — Lake & river fishing forecasts
Best fishing times today
Today is a good fishing day (solunar + local conditions)
7/10
Full moon · 99% lit · New moon Mon, Nov 9 · Sunrise 7:38 AM · Sunset 6:43 PM
Major fishing times
- Moon overhead12:07 AM–2:07 AM
- Moon underfoot12:34 PM–2:34 PM
Minor fishing times
- Moonset7:39 AM–8:39 AMSunrise
- Moonrise6:23 PM–7:23 PMSunset
Fishing times for the next 7 days
| TodayOct 26 | 7/10Good | Major 12:07 AM–2:07 AM · 12:34 PM–2:34 PM Minor 7:39 AM–8:39 AM · 6:23 PM–7:23 PM Light wind 5–9 mph |
|---|---|---|
| TueOct 27 | 5/10Fair | Major 1:03 AM–3:03 AM · 1:32 PM–3:32 PM Minor 8:51 AM–9:51 AM · 7:09 PM–8:09 PM Light wind 4–7 mph |
| WedOct 28 | 3/10Poor | Major 2:03 AM–4:03 AM · 2:35 PM–4:35 PM Minor 10:03 AM–11:03 AM · 8:04 PM–9:04 PM Light wind 5–12 mph |
| ThuOct 29 | 3/10Poor | Major 3:07 AM–5:07 AM · 3:40 PM–5:40 PM Minor 11:12 AM–12:12 PM · 9:08 PM–10:08 PM Light wind 6–9 mph |
| FriOct 30 | 4/10Fair | Major 4:12 AM–6:12 AM · 4:43 PM–6:43 PM Minor 12:13 PM–1:13 PM · 10:17 PM–11:17 PM Light wind 5–8 mph |
| SatOct 31 | 5/10Fair | Major 5:14 AM–7:14 AM · 5:43 PM–7:43 PM Minor 1:05 PM–2:05 PM · 11:27 PM–12:27 AM Light wind 4–9 mph |
| SunNov 1 | 5/10Fair | Major 5:12 AM–7:12 AM · 5:39 PM–7:39 PM Minor 12:48 PM–1:48 PM · 11:36 PM–12:36 AM Light wind 4–6 mph |
How this rating works
Solunar theory says fish feed more when the moon is overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 hours) and around moonrise and moonset (minor periods, about 1 hour). On a lake or river there is no tide, so instead of tide changes we score the local conditions anglers watch: the barometric pressure trend, the wind, whether the river is steady, and the water temperature where it is measured.
| Base | every day starts at 1 | 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise / sunset | a period overlaps sunrise or sunset ±1 h: major +2, minor +1 (max 3) (Moonset × sunrise +1; Moonrise × sunset +1) | 2 |
| Moon phase | within 2 days of a new or full moon +2, within 4 days +1 (today: 0.5 days) | 2 |
| Local conditions | pressure 6 AM→6 PM: falling +2, steady or slowly rising +1, rising fast 0 · daytime wind 4–15 mph +1, over 20 mph (or gusts over 30) −1 · flow within ±15% in 24 h +1, rising over 25% −1 · water 55–75°F +1, below 45°F or above 85°F −1 (0 to 4 in total)
| 2 |
| Today | 7, rounded | 7/10 |
1–3 poor · 4–5 fair · 6–7 good · 8–10 excellent. Pressure and wind are the NOAA National Weather Service hourly forecast for this spot; the level/flow trend is the latest 24 hours of readings on this page. Days 2–7 score sun, moon, forecast pressure and forecast wind only (level and water temperature aren’t forecast). Solunar times are a rule of thumb, not a guarantee.
Solunar periods calculated for 31.65, -81.83 (moon times from astronomical equations, Altamaha River at Doctortown local time).
Weather & wind at Altamaha River at Doctortown
air temperature, not water3-day forecast
- This Afternoon77° / 51°SunnyWind NE 7 mphRain 0%
- Tuesday79° / 55°SunnyWind NE 3 to 7 mphRain 0%
- Wednesday80° / 63°Mostly SunnyWind NE 5 to 12 mphRain 0%
NOAA National Weather Service forecast for 31.655, -81.828 (grid JAX), issued Oct 26, 2:21 PM local time. High / low are air temperatures; water temperature is in the fishing section above. The “Air temp & weather” tile at the top refreshes live.
Flood stages
NOAA NWS gauge DCTG1- Action stage10 ft+6.5 ft from now
- Minor stage12 ft+8.5 ft from now
- Moderate stage14 ft+10.5 ft from now
- Major stage15.5 ft+12.0 ft from now
- Record crest18.6 ft1925
October 26 in history
95 years of flow records- Today2,840 cfs
- Same date last year2,600 cfs2025
- Median3,860 cfs
- Normal range2,810 cfs – 6,540 cfs25th–75th percentile
- Highest since 193241,800 cfs1995
- Lowest since 19321,370 cfs2013
Last 10 days
| Date | Mean flow (cfs) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mon Oct 26 (today) | 2,914 | -5% |
| Sun Oct 25 | 3,080 | -8% |
| Sat Oct 24 | 3,340 | -9% |
| Fri Oct 23 | 3,670 | -8% |
| Thu Oct 22 | 3,980 | -4% |
| Wed Oct 21 | 4,160 | -1% |
| Tue Oct 20 | 4,220 | -1% |
| Mon Oct 19 | 4,270 | -3% |
| Sun Oct 18 | 4,380 | -5% |
| Sat Oct 17 | 4,590 | -5% |
Daily mean of all readings that day; today is the average so far.
Nearby lakes & rivers
- Altamaha River near Everett City20 mi · River3,220 cfsstage 8.05 ft
- Altamaha River near Baxley37 mi · River2,260 cfs69% of normal
- Ogeechee River at Us 17, near Richmond Hill39 mi · River12,600 cfsstage 4.04 ft
- Altamaha River at Us 221, near Charlotteville46 mi · River2,350 cfs78% of normal
- Ocmulgee River at Lumber City53 mi · River1,440 cfs79% of normal
- Oconee River near Mount Vernon60 mi · River605 cfs50% of normal
About this data
- Gauge
- USGS 02226000 — Altamaha River At Doctortown, Ga
- Location
- 31.6547, -81.8275 · Georgia
- Drainage area
- 13,600 sq mi
- Measures
- Streamflow (discharge), cubic feet per second
- Daily statistics
- 1932–2026 (approved daily values)
- Latest reading
- Oct 26, 3:00 PM local time (provisional)
- Page built
- Oct 26, 2026 4:13 PM ET
- Flood stages
- NWS gauge DCTG1 — National Water Prediction Service
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Water Data for the Nation (USGS monitoring location page). Readings every 15–60 minutes; the newest values are provisional. Percentiles compare today’s reading with every past year’s daily mean for the same calendar date. Weather: NOAA National Weather Service.