January: A Streamer Angler’s Dream January is prime time for streamer fishing, as bug activity slows down and trout shift their focus to larger prey like warpaint shiners, sculpins, and even other trout. Streamers have been the go-to tactic this month on both high and...
Toccoa Tailwater: Streamers and Big Post-Spawn Brown Trout December through March marks prime trout fishing season on the Toccoa Tailwater. Brown trout are coming out of their spawn, morning generation schedules are ideal for streamers, and fewer anglers brave the...
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...
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...
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 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...