Altamaha River near Everett City
River flow & level · USGS gauge 02226160 · Georgia · drains 14,000 sq mi
Latest reading Oct 26, 3:15 PM · streamflow
The Altamaha River at Everett City is running 3,220 cfs. Gage height is 8.05 ft, 4.9 ft below flood stage (13.0 ft). Flow is down 19% from 24 hours ago.
Streamflow
cubic feet per secondReading
Gage height & flood stages
ft above gauge datumAction (10.0 ft) is 1.9 ft above the latest reading, off this chartMinor (13.0 ft) is 4.9 ft above the latest reading, off this chartModerate (14.0 ft) is 5.9 ft above the latest reading, off this chartMajor (17.0 ft) is 8.9 ft above the latest reading, off this chart
Action (10.0 ft) is 1.9 ft above the latest reading, off this chartMinor (13.0 ft) is 4.9 ft above the latest reading, off this chartModerate (14.0 ft) is 5.9 ft above the latest reading, off this chartMajor (17.0 ft) is 8.9 ft above the latest reading, off this chart
Minor (13.0 ft) is 5.4 ft above the latest reading, off this chartModerate (14.0 ft) is 6.4 ft above the latest reading, off this chartMajor (17.0 ft) is 9.4 ft above the latest reading, off this chart
Reading
Altamaha River near Everett City fishing report & conditions
updated Oct 26, 4:13 PM ETFlow falling, moderate NE wind — good fall fishing day (6/10), best window 7:38 AM–8:38 AM (moonset near sunrise).
- Water temp—no water-temperature sensor on this water yet
- Air temphigh 76°F / low 55°FSunny
- WindModerate NE8–12 mph 6 AM–6 PM, gusts to 22
- Flow3,220 cfsFlow falling (-19% 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)
6/10
Full moon · 99% lit · New moon Mon, Nov 9 · Sunrise 7:37 AM · Sunset 6:42 PM
Major fishing times
- Moon overhead12:06 AM–2:06 AM
- Moon underfoot12:33 PM–2:33 PM
Minor fishing times
- Moonset7:38 AM–8:38 AMSunrise
- Moonrise6:23 PM–7:23 PMSunset
Fishing times for the next 7 days
| TodayOct 26 | 6/10Good | Major 12:06 AM–2:06 AM · 12:33 PM–2:33 PM Minor 7:38 AM–8:38 AM · 6:23 PM–7:23 PM Moderate wind 8–12 mph |
|---|---|---|
| TueOct 27 | 5/10Fair | Major 1:02 AM–3:02 AM · 1:31 PM–3:31 PM Minor 8:49 AM–9:49 AM · 7:09 PM–8:09 PM Light wind 7–13 mph |
| WedOct 28 | 3/10Poor | Major 2:02 AM–4:02 AM · 2:34 PM–4:34 PM Minor 10:02 AM–11:02 AM · 8:04 PM–9:04 PM Moderate wind 9–15 mph |
| ThuOct 29 | 3/10Poor | Major 3:06 AM–5:06 AM · 3:39 PM–5:39 PM Minor 11:10 AM–12:10 PM · 9:08 PM–10:08 PM Moderate wind 10–14 mph |
| FriOct 30 | 4/10Fair | Major 4:11 AM–6:11 AM · 4:42 PM–6:42 PM Minor 12:11 PM–1:11 PM · 10:17 PM–11:17 PM Light wind 8–12 mph |
| SatOct 31 | 5/10Fair | Major 5:13 AM–7:13 AM · 5:43 PM–7:43 PM Minor 1:03 PM–2:03 PM · 11:27 PM–12:27 AM Light wind 6–12 mph |
| SunNov 1 | 5/10Fair | Major 5:11 AM–7:11 AM · 5:38 PM–7:38 PM Minor 12:46 PM–1:46 PM · 11:35 PM–12:35 AM Light wind 5–9 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)
| 1 |
| Today | 6, rounded | 6/10 |
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 31.43, -81.61 (moon times from astronomical equations, Altamaha River near Everett City local time).
Weather & wind at Altamaha River near Everett City
air temperature, not water3-day forecast
- This Afternoon76° / 55°SunnyWind NE 12 mphRain 0%
- Tuesday78° / 59°SunnyWind NE 7 to 13 mphRain 0%
- Wednesday79° / 64°Mostly SunnyWind NE 9 to 15 mphRain 2%
NOAA National Weather Service forecast for 31.427, -81.605 (grid CHS), issued Oct 26, 2:35 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 EVRG1- Action stage10 ft+1.9 ft from now
- Minor stage13 ft+4.9 ft from now
- Moderate stage14 ft+5.9 ft from now
- Major stage17 ft+8.9 ft from now
- Record crest16.76 ft2009
Last 10 days
| Date | Mean flow (cfs) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mon Oct 26 (today) | 2,782 | -52% |
| Sun Oct 25 | 5,820 | -7% |
| Sat Oct 24 | 6,270 | -5% |
| Fri Oct 23 | 6,620 | -6% |
| Thu Oct 22 | 7,050 | +4% |
| Wed Oct 21 | 6,790 | +3% |
| Tue Oct 20 | 6,580 | -4% |
| Mon Oct 19 | 6,820 | +0% |
| Sun Oct 18 | 6,810 | -1% |
| Sat Oct 17 | 6,860 | -8% |
Daily mean of all readings that day; today is the average so far.
Nearby lakes & rivers
- Altamaha River at Doctortown20 mi · River2,840 cfs74% of normal
- Ogeechee River at Us 17, near Richmond Hill42 mi · River12,600 cfsstage 4.04 ft
- Altamaha River near Baxley56 mi · River2,260 cfs69% of normal
- Altamaha River at Us 221, near Charlotteville65 mi · River2,350 cfs78% of normal
- Ocmulgee River at Lumber City71 mi · River1,440 cfs79% of normal
About this data
- Gauge
- USGS 02226160 — Altamaha River Near Everett City, Ga
- Location
- 31.4269, -81.6051 · Georgia
- Drainage area
- 14,000 sq mi
- Measures
- Streamflow (discharge), cubic feet per second
- Daily statistics
- Not available (approved daily values)
- Latest reading
- Oct 26, 3:15 PM local time (provisional)
- Page built
- Oct 26, 2026 4:13 PM ET
- Flood stages
- NWS gauge EVRG1 — 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.