Cohutta Fishing Company Blog
Toccoa Tailwater, Upper Toccoa, Small Streams, and Warm Water Bass
Toccoa Tailwater: Cooling Temps and Prime Fall Fishing Fall is in full swing, and water on the Toccoa is cooling off. Turnover is nearly complete, and as the weather continues to cool, so will the water temps. Water is still coming out of the dam in the mid to low...
Avantt II by Thomas & Thomas: Product Review
As fall settles in here in Blue Ridge, it’s the perfect time to set up dry-dropper and nymph rigs, and my go-to rod for the job is the Avantt II by Thomas & Thomas. This rod combines power, precision, and ease, making it a top choice for handling larger nymph...
Toccoa River Fishing Report: Upper Toccoa, Small Streams, and Bass Fishing Tips
Toccoa Tailwater: Rising Temps and Trout Mortality Temperatures on the Toccoa Tailwater are starting to rise, and turnover is very close. Temps near Curtis Switch are reaching 68 degrees by midday. There is a high mortality rate in trout when catching them in water...
Maximize Your Summer Bass Fishing Success: Tips for Low Water Levels
Target Bass Effectively During Low Water Levels During this time of year, water levels are typically low, and bass are on the lookout for easy prey like frogs, cicadas, and other terrestrials. These fish are not willing to move far for a lower-protein meal, so it’s...
Local Fishing Report 01/09/24
Local Fishing Report 01/09/24 By Matt Morrison Toccoa Tailwater: Winter has finally set in here in the South. This has brought frosty temperatures and some much needed rainy weather to bring some of our flows up. This is our favorite time of year for trout...
Local Fishing Report 010/24/23
Local Fishing Report 10/24/23 By Matt Morrison Cohutta Fishing Co. – Blue Ridge Toccoa Tailwater: Turnover is done on the Toccoa Tailwater! Water temps below the dam are down into the mid 60’s and are dropping. The fish are feeding on a variety of things. Plenty of...
Local Fishing Report 09/17/23
Local Fishing Report 09/17/23 By Matt Morrison Cohutta Fishing Co. – Blue Ridge Toccoa Tailwater: The tailwater is in turnover right now. The last couple weeks the temperature has hung in there, but this week it seems to be getting warmer each day. The latest temp...
Local Fishing Report 8/22/23
Local Fishing Report 08/22/23 By Matt Morrison Cohutta Fishing Co. – Blue Ridge Toccoa Tailwater: As of right now, the temps below the dam are holding in at 60 degrees. There is a slight stain in the water coming from the dam as well, which means turn over is right...
Local Fishing Report 07/15/23
Local Fishing Report 07/15/23 By Matt Morrison Cohutta Fishing Co. – Blue Ridge Toccoa Tailwater: Temps on the tailwater are still staying cold. The water coming out of the dam is still staying at 56 degrees. As you go further down stream, the water temps start...
Local Fishing Report 06/15/23
Local Fishing Report 06/15/23 By Matt Morrison Cohutta Fishing Co. – Blue Ridge Toccoa Tailwater: We have finally transitioned into our Summer time fishing here in Blue Ridge. What this means on the Toccoa Tailwater is that you have to be out there early in the...
Fishing Report: November 17th, 2022
Fishing Report courtesy of Guide, Matt Morrison Toccoa Tailwater: The tailwater has been fishing good. TVA is still sluicing at 400cfs, so float fishing has been best, but you can still wade around the access points. With last week’s air temps touching the 80’s, the...
Fly Tying Night: Umpqua Signature Tyer, Todd Boyer!
On November 9th, at 6 PM, we’re continuing our monthly Fly Tying nights with special guest, guide, and Umpqua Signature Fly Tyer, Todd Boyer! Todd Boyer is one of the most respected fly-fishermen and fly tiers residing in East Tennessee. At just 17 years old, Todd...