The Toccoa Tailwater has been fishing well when the rain doesn’t stain the river. We recieved a good amount of rain in the past couple of weeks. Usually, it takes a couple of days for the water to clear up to a fishable color. When it is fishable, we have been catching them on various streamers, nymphs, and even some dries. Streamer wise, I recommend Sparkle Minnows (size 4-8, Gold/Pearl), Sparkle Yummies (Copper/Yellow or Gold/Copper) and Galloup’s Dungeon (size 2, yellow or olive). Hopper/Dropper rigs with Pat’s Rubber Legs (size 6-8 in olive/brown or black) and any hare’s ear variations have been producing. We are still seeing March Browns and Caddis hatching out there as well. The Etowah should be starting to see action for Striped Bass in mid-May but Spotted Bass fishing is good at the moment. Also, middle Georgia Shoal Bass fishing should be very good through May. Good luck if you are able to get out on the water and don’t forget to swing by the shop for any other information or to stock up on flies.
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...
