Fishing

Blue Ridge, GA, located just 2 hours north of Atlanta, is the Trout Capital of Georgia with over 100 miles of creeks, streams, and rivers. The Toccoa River, flowing through Blue Ridge northward into Tennessee where it becomes the Ocoee River, is the main tributary for plentiful rainbow and brown trout fishing. Noontootla Creek and Fightingtown Creek offer stellar opportunities for trout fishing. Meanwhile, fishing Lake Blue Ridge offers opportunities for catching bass and other fish.

Not sure where to begin? Blue Ridge is home to several professional fishing guides, including Georgia Wild Trout, Joe DiPietro, Noontootla Creek Farms (listed below)! These local experts will guide you along a memorable river experience that will leave you yearning for your next Blue Ridge getaway.

Best North Georgia Fishing Cabins 

Almost half of our luxury Blue Ridge cabin rental portfolio is on or near North Georgia's famed rivers and streams, providing optimal year-round fishing. From private waters on the Noontootla Creek to prime spots on the Toccoa River, our riverfront cabins in Blue Ridge are perfect for your fishing getaway. 

Welch's Guide Service

Best North GA Fishing Guide for Lake Fishing Check out Welch's Guide Service and Captain Eric who will give you the time of your life. Having access to seven different lakes in three different states (North Carolina, Tennessee, and Georgia), you choose your experience.  Welcoming all types of anglers from rookies to tournament anglers, Eric will cater to whatever knowledge you want to concentr…

Georgia Wild Trout

Georgia Wild Trout is a North Georgia Fly Fishing Guide offering full or half-day fly fishing trips on both public and private trophy trout streams. Teaching beginners the basics and guiding experienced anglers in evolved techniques in fly fishing, plus sharing the sheer joy of fishing, is what Georgia Wild Trout is all about. All the gear is provided for you - waders, boots, rods, reels, and fl…

North Georgia Trout Fishing

Joe DiPietro is North Georgia's Finest Fly-Fishing Guide! North Georgia Trout Fishing, LLC, is the culmination of a lifelong passion for angling and more than a decade spent fishing some part of nearly every day on the Toccoa River tailwater.  Creating relationships with repeat clientele and watching them achieve goals in trout fishing is what it's all about for Joe.  Enjoy a half day or full…

Noontootla Creek Farms

Noontootla Creek Farms is located in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia, near Blue Ridge, GA. NCF is a privately held farm consisting of over 1,500 acres. Originally a large farm operation and then a private hunting club, NCF is now open to the public with over two miles of quality trout water and excellent quail hunting. They are open year-round, with the best North Georgia hunting and fish…

Lake Nottely

Fertile waters and low fishing pressure combine to make Lake Nottely fishing some of the best bass fishing in North Georgia. Lake Nottely is 20 miles long and has 4,180 surface acres at normal summer pool elevations. Located in Blairsville, Lake Nottely is one of the few places in Georgia where bass anglers have a realistic chance of catching three black bass species from the same lake. Largemout…

Lake Chatuge

This scenic lake amid the Appalachian Mountains has 130 miles of shoreline and 7,000 surface acres at normal summer pool levels. Chatuge Reservoir, located on the Hiwassee River in western North Carolina, is 13 miles long and extends southeast from the dam into North Georgia. The reservoir is named after a nearby Cherokee settlement. Chatuge Lake is frequently visited by thousands each year who ta…

Fishing on the Toccoa River

Trout Fishing in Blue Ridge, GA Our Toccoa River Blue Ridge cabin rentals offer unsurpassed beauty and tranquility, not to mention stellar fishing! Spending your Blue Ridge mountain getaway in a luxury cabin along the Toccoa River will provide endless adventure and total relaxation. When it comes to fly fishing the Toccoa River in North Georgia, the first thing to realize is that fishing in the …

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