It has been tough to find fishable water in the Blue Ridge Area lately; the tailwater is high but clearing. The delayed harvest has been too high to wade or float. Until the water levels fall, the best bet right now in the Blue Ridge area is going to be smaller mountain streams. The weather forecast for this coming week shows a low chance of rain, so hopefully we will see stabilizing conditions and falling water on the Toccoa.
Split shot and fishing deep is the name of the game right now. Have the usual suspects in your fly box – Squirmy worms, Egg patterns, Pat’s Rubber Legs, Hot Spot Hare’s Ear nymphs, etc. Other flies that have been working well lately include Holy Grails, stoneflies such as the TungStone, and Cream and Blood Midges. High Water also provides opportunities to streamer fish. Sex Dungeons in Yellow and Tan, Butt Monkeys, and Sparkle Minnows are a good bet. Come by our Blue Ridge Location if you have any questions.
The Etowah is currently unfishable- high flows, muddy water, and cold temps have the fish hunkered down. If the warming spell continues, we could see some activity in the next few weeks as the water drops and clears. Fly fishing is going to be tough until we get some water temps in the mid 50s or above. Once things warm up try some streamers like Sparkle Minnows or large Wooly Buggers and Clousers on sinking line.
Good Luck!
Check the Generation schedule before you plan your trip! We do not recommend that you float the Etowah if Allatoona dam is releasing water. We do not recommend wading the Toccoa if the TVA is releasing water. Check the Release Schedules and be safe!
Toccoa River Delayed Harvest flows
Allatoona Dam Release Schedule- (706) 334-7213
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...
Toccoa Tailwater: Blue Ridge Dam is currently under maintenance. They are sluicing 600cfs with water temps coming out of the dam at 64 degrees. Wading at the accesses is very limited at this flow with the water level 1-2ft higher than normal. Float fishing on the...
Cooling Creeks The creeks are cooling and fishing well. Terrestrial patterns like ants, beetles, and hoppers continue to be productive and worth having in your box. Toccoa River Update The Toccoa is entering its normal turnover period near the dam, which means the...
