Advice For Fishing in North Georgia

Fishing in Georgia

Fannin County is the Trout Capital of Georgia. When you vacation in Blue Ridge, GA, there are plenty of opportunities for trout fishing as well as Lake Blue Ridge fishing.  

Georgia Fishing License

Any resident or non-resident aged 16 to 64 must have a current Georgia fishing license in their possession while fishing in freshwater or saltwater in the North Georgia mountains. Designated trout waters and trout streams require additional licenses. You can purchase a Georgia fishing license online, as well as a short term up to 11-day hunt/fish license here: Georgia Fishing License Online. 

Where to Purchase Georgia Fishing License

If you would like to purchase a fishing license while vacationing in Blue Ridge, GA, below is a location that will take care of you:

Walmart Supercenter 5812

97 Commerce Dr
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
(706) 632-9520

Blue Ridge, GA Cabin Rentals and North Georgia Fly Fishing Guides

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. If you stay at any of our Toccoa River cabins, you have easy access to the Toccoa River, especially at the Cherokee Indian Fish Trap. 

Toccoa River - The River's Edge, A Rolling River Cabin, Fallen Timber Lodge, Outlaw Ridge, Riverview Lodge

Noontootla Creek is a highly sought-after trout fishing experience in the North GA mountains. Most of Noontootla Creek is accessed by private property, which makes fishing on this creek difficult. We own 3/4 mile of Noontootla Creek, and when you stay at either of the Blue Ridge cabins listed below, you can experience fishing Noontootla Creek with a guide only. Here is our recommendation! The 200' stretch in front of the gazebo at Serendipity is available without a guide. 

Noontootla Creek - Serendipity on Noontootla Creek, Cherokee Sunrise on Noontootla Creek

For our guests who stay at Cherokee Sunrise on Noontootla Creek, there is a very well-stocked pond in front of the cabin that you may fish at your leisure.

Where to Fish in and around Blue Ridge, GA

There are several spots in and around Blue Ridge for access to the local waterways and public fishing. Check the Chamber for more information!

For Lake Blue Ridge Fishing, check out Welch's Guide Service and hook smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, spotted bass - all native to North GA.