Fishing Season: Year round trout fishing

Toccoa River - GA

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

60

Dane Law's Tip of the Week

Mixed, usually morning generation with sluice. Low water afternoons. Most important to check the daily flow rates and timing on the stretch you wish to fish. Be prepared for some streamer fishing on higher water and small flies on low clear 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 12/16/24

Winter time tailwater trout fishing. Mostly split generation between 0 and 1 turbine daily with sluice. Nymphs or streamers mostly. 12/16/24

Techniques & Tips as of 12/16/24

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