Two Decades Exploring North Georgia's Waters
For those individuals with the impulse to explore hidden and rarely discussed waterways , I can attest that North Georgia can provide countless hours of beautiful and nearly untouched places to discover while fly fishing. Whether you are a beginner, or more experienced fly angler, Georgia offers places to find plenty of colorful wild trout willing to eat a fly. Whether you are seeking brown, rainbow, or the elusive, and native, brook trout, there are plenty of streams throughout Georgia where you can find these fish in the most pristine waters of Southern Appalachia.
North Georgia Rivers For Trout Fishing
Trout occupy the headwaters of the main rivers that drain the Georgia Mountains. The main drainages our North Georgia Guided Fly Fishing Trips focus on are the headwaters of:
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Chattahoochee River
Savannah River
Chestatee River
Etowah River
Cartecay River
Toccoa River
Nottely River
Conasauga River
Hiwassee River
Finding wild trout can be a daunting task for those that are new to fly fishing in North Georgia. Many stocked creeks and rivers are heavily publicized and visited by locals, but few are able to find the hidden gems that are rarely visited which Georgia has to offer. Book a fishing trip in North Georgia with us and cut the learning curve down on finding these untouched places and the techniques needed to catch these trout.
Best Towns in North Georgia For Trout Fishing
These towns offer some of the best trout fishing opportunities in North Georgia. The corresponding articles take a deep dive into each of the small streams that are stocked with trout each year, as well as the the creeks and rivers that contain populations of wild trout. We cover Georgia's major rivers in out articles on
Not for from the North Carolina border, many visitors to Blairsville are attracted to the larger highland reserviors in the area, but many over look the numerous trout streams close to town. Learn all about the trout fishing opportunities near Blairsville in our Blairsville Trout Fishing Guide.
Often referred to as the Trout Capital of Georgia, Blue Ridge certainly isn't lacking when it comes to year round trout fishing opportunities. Visiting anglers can learn the best streams to visit and more in our Blue Ridge Trout Fishing Guide.
Dahlonega's centralized location makes it a wonderful destinations for anglers looking to explore some of North Georgia's best trout streams. Our Dahlonega Trout Fishing Guide provides information on all the nearby trout streams and opportunities in the area.
Helen is one of the busiest tourist towns in all of North Georgia. Don't let this stop you from visiting town and exploring the local trout streams. When the tubers aren't around on the river trout can be found even in the middle of downtown. Learn about all of the local opportunities in our Helen Trout Fishing Guide.
There are many seasonal fly fishing opportunities within a short drive from Ellijay. Many local public and private Trophy Trout Streams will be loaded with trout during the winter and spring months. Our Ellijay Trout Fishing Guide will help visitors decide what pieces of water are best to explore.
Clayton is tucked away high in Northeast Georgia. It's distance from other towns means less traffic and less fishing pressure. Here anglers can find it easier to get off the beaten path and find some excellent fly fishing. Learn more about the local trout streams in our Clayton Trout Fishing Guide.
Rainbow Trout
Certainly the most common of the wild trout here in North Georgia. The Rainbow is a master of colonizing new waters and carries quite the appetite.
Brook Trout
The gems of Southern Appalachia. They can be incredibly tough to find in Georgia without knowing the right place to look. Once you do find them they are both spooky and quite aggressive.
Brown Trout
Wild Brown Trout can certainly be the toughest of the trout species to find in Georgia's headwater streams. Aside from the larger waters of the Toccoa River and Chattahoochee River, where they are quite abundant, wild browns on small waters are few and far between. Match this with the fact they can be very picky eaters, they make for a worthwhile challenge for any fly angler.