North Georgia Trout Fishing

Trout Fishing North Georgia offers half and full day float trips on the Toccoa River, near Blue Ridge, Georgia. Captain Joe offers both fly-fishing and light spinning gear on every trip.

Guests will enjoy fishing for Trout from the comfortable Aluminum frame that sits atop two, 16’ Aire pontoons. Not only is the boat more stable than conventional hard drift boats and dories, it’s also a better platform for older folks and kids to fish from.

While he doesn’t have the luxury of guiding every single day, it’s safe to say that living just minutes from the river gives Joe the chance to fish the river just about every day. He’s built much of his word of mouth business on the simple fact that he is likely the only person who fishes the Toccoa more than 280 days a year. After discovering guide work in saltwater in college, beginning to guide on the river after college was a natural transition.

For Joe, the best part of his job is giving his clients the opportunity to experience the stunning beauty of the Toccoa and the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains while landing some Trout too. There’s nothing better than watching a client hook, land and release a trophy Trout! He’s often been accused of getting more excited than the clients themselves when they hook up on a big fish.

The fish range anywhere from 8 to 14-inches long on average, with any given day’s “big fish” typically pushing 20-inches or more.

All rods, reels, flies, lures, tackle and other fishing gear is prepared for guests. You need to acquire a valid Georgia fishing license before the trip. Everything else is covered by the charter.

Novice or master angler, a trip with Joe is a rewarding experience for anyone. Book a trip today and explore North Georgia the right way, rod in hand!



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  • Private trip
    Half Day Float Trip – Toccoa River
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 2 persons
    US $400
    You'll head 3 miles up the Toccoa River and fish for Brook, Brown, and Rainbow Trout, depending on the season. All the necessary equipment for spinning and flyfishing is provided.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Float Trip – Toccoa River
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 2 persons
    US $550
    The full day trip allows you to float further down the river, around 7 miles away. Captain Joe will provide you with all the fly and spin tackle you may need.
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Great Overall Experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Float Trip – Toccoa River on May 31, 2024
Joe was amazing, super patient as he showed us the best spots and what to look out for to catch trout. We were novices so his...
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A Great Experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Float Trip – Toccoa River on June 28, 2024
Joe did an excellent job of providing my wife and me a positive experience on the water. We learned how to fly fish and catch...
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Great trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Float Trip – Toccoa River on July 22, 2024
Joe went above and beyond to help us have a great trip.  He knew just where to cast and we caught plenty of fish even though...
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Great bonding trip for my son’s 30th birthday

VERIFIED   Full Day Float Trip – Toccoa River on April 15, 2024
Joe did a remarkable job teaching us to fly fish.  He was more than patient.  His communication skills are on point, never...
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Amazing Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Float Trip – Toccoa River on November 7, 2023
This was my first experience with North Georgia Trout Fishing Guide Service and I can absolutely say it will not be my last.
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FAQs about North Georgia Trout Fishing

North Georgia Trout Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group - Half Day Float Trip – Toccoa River (4 hours)
  • US $550 per group - Full Day Float Trip – Toccoa River (8 hours)

When you book a trip with North Georgia Trout Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Ice Box With ice and bottled water

Trips booked with North Georgia Trout Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Fishing with live baitfish is not legal in ga trout streams. We do provide and include all bait/flies used though.)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Our guides will provide a cooler with bottled water and ice that clients are welcome to drink, or store their own drinks/food in.)
  • Fly Fishing Equipment

North Georgia Trout Fishing offers the following type of fishing:
  • River Fishing (The Toccoa River, primarily the tailwater below Lake Blue Ridge.)

North Georgia Trout Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Fly Fishing (All skill levels welcome)

Top targeted fish species with North Georgia Trout Fishing include:
  • Brook Trout
  • Brown Trout
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

Meet the Charter Operator

North Georgia Trout Fishing, LLC
Blue Ridge, Georgia, United States
6 Fishing Reports
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127 Customer reviews
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Member since July 2015
I've always fished for anything I could get to bite as long as I can remember. As I grew older, the need to fish only grew more and more. While at USF in Tampa, I got my first taste of taking clients fishing and loved the feeling it gave me.
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About this listing

Targeted species

Brook Trout Brook Trout
Brown Trout Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead) Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)

Boat specs

Boat Image
Boat category
Unpowered boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
14 ft
Year built
2021
Boat manufacturer
Aire Super Duper Puma, Down River Equip. frame
Boat type
Drift boat

Engine model
Cataract Oars and Blades

Types of fishing

River Fishing
The Toccoa River, primarily the tailwater below Lake Blue Ridge.

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Spinning
Fly Fishing
All skill levels welcome

Amenities

GPS
Ice Box
With ice and bottled water

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Fishing with live baitfish is not legal in ga trout streams. We do provide and include all bait/flies used though.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Our guides will provide a cooler with bottled water and ice that clients are welcome to drink, or store their own drinks/food in.
Fly Fishing Equipment

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
Min. age 5, all jackets provided
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.
Book with 30% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 30% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Checks

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