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Fishing

At Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge

Saltwater fishing is permitted year-round in the estuarine waters adjacent to the refuge. Bank fishing into estuarine waters is permitted year-round, from sunrise to sunset. Available species include bluefish, spotted seatrout, flounder, red drum, spot, striped bass, weakfish, tarpon, croaker and saltwater catfish. A Georgia fishing license and a Saltwater Information Program (SIP) permit are required. 

Freshwater fishing is prohibited. 

Two fishing piers located at the refuge entrance provide access to fishing in Harris Neck Creek (day use only).

Barbour River Landing (boat ramp and parking area) provides good boat access to fishing in the tidal creeks and rivers surrounding the refuge. This facility is open 24 hours, with a not-to-exceed-72-hours limit.

Laws & Regulations

Georgia Department of Natural Resources Fishing Regulations

Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge Activities

Wildlife drive at Savannah National Wildlife Drive winding through live oaks draped in Spanish Moss.
Wildlife Drive
Man using binoculars to view wildlife
Wildlife Watching
A family bikes along a wooded trail
Hiking & Biking
Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge
5000 Wildlife Drive
Townsend, GA 31331-9625
Get directions
(843) 784-2468
694 Beech Hill Lane
Hardeeville, SC 29927
savannahcoastal@fws.gov

Nathan Hawkaluk - Refuge Manager
Savannah Coastal Refuges Complex
Nathan_Hawkaluk@fws.gov