Water is still low despite some rain here and there. We’ve wrapped up the black caddis from last month and are now starting to see March Browns showing up here and there.
Hot flies on the Toccoa tailwater have been Duracells with a copper bead, along with Pat’s Rubber Legs in coffee color without a bead. Holy Grails and March Brown jigs have also been working.
On our warm water rivers, we’re getting prespawn bass to come off structure using bigger, hovering flies like CJ’s Sluggos or a Drunk and Disorderly.
We’re also starting to find striper in the shoals, with flies that imitate shad—like Spot-On Baitfish—working well!
Toccoa Tailwater: As a lot of you may know, Black Caddis have been coming off for about 3 weeks now. The cold snap has put the hatch on pause, but the warmer weather should trigger bigger hatches again. The best days to hit the hatch are the warm sunny days with...
Best Flies Right Now on the Toccoa River We’re still seeing consistent success with egg patterns, flashback Hare’s Ears, and flashback Pheasant Tails in a range of sizes. These remain solid producers, particularly during colder stretches. At the same time, anglers are...
Current Conditions for the Toccoa Tailwater, Upper Toccoa, and North Georgia Small Streams Toccoa Tailwater Fishing Report – Low Flows, Clear Water, and Excellent Winter Trout Fishing Maintenance on Blue Ridge Dam has wrapped up, and flows are finally getting back to...
