Fishing Season: Year round trout fishing

Toccoa River - GA

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

60

Dane Law's Tip of the Week

Mostly low water mornings and generation in the afternoon. Most important to check the daily flow rates and timing on the stretch you wish to fish. Smaller files, dries,and dry dropper on low clear mornings with streamer fishing on afternoon flows. Call Dane 770-655-9210 for additional info.

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Map of Toccoa River

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Southeastern Anglers

5-Day Outlook as of 6/16/25

Plenty of rain lately. Summertime southeastern tailwater flyfishing! Check generation or call us. Low water rafting trips utilizing dry, dry/droppers and some streamers. Some caddis popping. 06/16/25

Techniques & Tips as of 6/16/25

Float and wade utilizing different techniques. Streamers for larger trout always a good choice with higher flows. Nymphs or dry dropper on lower flows.

Local Species Available Year round trout fishing

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    Rainbow trout

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    Brown trout

Dane Law's Recommended Fly Patterns

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Description: About Toccoa River

The Toccoa River tailrace flows north from Lake Blue Ridge dam in Blue Ridge, GA to Copperhill, TN. The river is about 14 miles long with 4 public access points and two popular float stretches. The Toccoa is considered a small tailrace fishery compared to the other TVA coldwater fisheries in the area. Approximately 35-40 yards wide in most places, it is a small river drift boat experience. much of the river is bordered by private land with limited access. Drift boat fishing is the most productive, especially for larger fish.

Nearest Airport:

Chattanooga, TN - Atlanta, GA

Hatches:

Caddis ,Hendricksons, Sulfurs, BWOs, terrestrials

Best Time to Fish:

8am - 4pm

Best Stretch:

Curtis Switch to Ron Henry park

Best Access:

Ron Henry Park