Welcome to the Blue Ridge Mountain Chapter of Trout Unlimited fishing guide for streams in our general area.
We are blessed to have more miles of trout water than any other chapter in Georgia. Regardless of your fishing
preference or ability we can direct you to a stream where you can have a great experience.

• The Toccoa Tailrace runs north out of Lake Blue Ridge which is a TVA reservoir. Water conditions can vary depending on generation schedules but both floating and wading opportunities are available. Wading can be done at Tammen Park just below the dam, Curtis Switch several miles down stream or Horseshoe Park in McCaysville, Ga. Rainbows, browns and brook trout are currently stocked in the river and are generally ready to take a fly. Signage is located at points on the river giving directions and float time. Always be aware of rising water which may create dangerous conditions.

• The upper Toccoa River Delayed Harvest area is located above Lake Blue Ridge and is a heavily stocked area of over a mile of catch and release designated fishing. This area is restricted from November to May but may be fished during all months of the year. Primary fish are rainbows in the nine to sixteen inch range. More information can be found in the Delayed Harvest section of the website.

• Noontootla Creek is a wild stream with regulations on size of fish that may be taken. Both Brown and rainbow trout can be caught, size will vary from very small to up to sixteen inches.

• Coopers Creek is one of the most popular streams in the State of Georgia and is stocked heavily during the summer months. Campgrounds are available along the creek and fish may be removed following the DNR guidelines. Rainbows are stocked and sizes are generally in the nine to eleven inch range. Cooper Creek can be very crowded during the prime fishing months.

• Rock Creek is a stocked creek which receives heavy pressure from campers. Camp sites are located along the creek. At the upper end of the creek the Chattahoochee National fish hatchery is located and fishing can be done just outside the hatchery, easy access for children. Rainbows in the nine to eleven inch range are the norm.

• Stover Creek, Little Rock Creek, Long Creek and more are wild brook trout streams in the area where four to six inch range fish can be caught. Be aware of DNR regulations for these streams.

• The area has many more streams which are both stocked and wild, Fightingtown Creek, Mountaintown Creek, Stanley Creek and more. Go to DNR.org to get information by county and regulations.

• If you are looking for private waters or a guide service please refer to our sponsor section to find contacts who can direct you to those services.

• Be aware that many sections of water outside of the national forest are on private land and trespassing laws are in effect. Be respective of all private property and always leave the area you are fishing cleaner than when you arrived.

• Be aware of wildlife in the area, black bear are common and should be avoided when possible. Copperhead and rattlesnakes are in the area so be carful where you step or place your hand. The weather can change quickly in the mountains so be prepared and always tell someone where you are planning to fish for the day.

Good fishing and stay safe . . .

HATCH OF THE MONTH FOR OCTOBER

The Bugs                              Time of Month       Time of Day                        Suggested Flies          

None at all                            Can happen any time on any day                 Dredging Nymphs:

       12-16 Prince, Hare’s Ear, Zugbug, PT

                                                    #14 Parachute Adams is always a good searching pattern

Small Dun Caddis                         Early             Mid AM to Late PM               18 Brown Elk or Deer Hair Caddis 

                                                                                                                   18 Grey Caddis Pupa

Speckled Grey-Brown Caddis  All Month               Late PM                    14–16 Dark Elk Hair Caddis w/Yellow-Brown

                                                                                                                          14–16 Dun & Yellow Caddis Pupa

Large October Caddis             All Month        Early AM and Late PM      8-10 Ginger Elk Hair; 12-14 Ginger Stimulator

(important)                                                                                                      8-10 Ginger Caddis Pupa

Blue Winged Olive &                 All Month          Late AM to Mid PM        16-18 BWO, Blue Quill or Adams Parachute

Blue Quill   (important)                                                                                16-18 BWO nymph or Pheasant Tail

Midges                                      All Month                 All Day                        18-22 Griffith's Gnat                                                                                                                18-22 Midge Pupa