Ochlockonee River

Along the western edge of Wakulla County runs the Ochlockonee River, which begins in Georgia 200 miles upstream. This river corridor is home to many threatened species of fish, wildlife and plants, such as the orange azalea, the wood stork and the Atlantic sturgeon. Along the river lives Florida black bear and the brackish waters are home to blue crab, sea trout, redfish and largemouth bass. It is the deep yellows and reds of the Georgia clay that color the waters with rich organic matter that then flows downstream and feeds the healthy estuaries, vital to production of our
renowned fresh seafood. By day the landings along the river keep busy as boats of all kinds come and go carrying passengers to fish, to ski, or to simply enjoy this very impressive river.

This river is accessible from the:
– Hitchcock Lake, Apalachicola National Forest
– Mack Lake Boat Ramp, Apalachicola National Forest
– Wood Lake Recreation Area, Apalachicola National Forest