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!
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (74)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Appropriate for children
91%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Caught fish
97%
Sep 18, 2025
Half Day Float Trip – Toccoa River
Joe was our guide and we had a blast. Between my buddy and me, we caught 9 rainbows and a few creek chubs. Joe was a blast and is quite entertaining. He was so accommodating and patient with us as we’re not the best fishermen. I would absolutely, 100% recommend him and will most certainly book him for our trip next year. Don’t hesitate even a little… this guy is the best.
Joe was our guide and we had a blast. Between my buddy and me, we caught 9 rainbows and a few creek chubs. Joe was a blast and...
May 9, 2025
Full Day Float Trip – Toccoa River
Captain Joe was very knowledgeable about the river and set us up in a bunch of great spots to catch fish! Besides being super friendly he helped my boyfriend and I catch both our limits on fish and then showed us how to clean and prep them to eat. We can’t thank Captain Joe enough for the amazing day!!
Captain Joe was very knowledgeable about the river and set us up in a bunch of great spots to catch fish! Besides being super...
Jul 8, 2025
Half Day Float Trip – Toccoa River
No matter what your experience level is, you can learn and have fun. I literally had no responsibilities except making sure I had my fishing license and catching fish. Joe put me right on top of the fish. He was entertaining and fun and I would definitely do it again.
No matter what your experience level is, you can learn and have fun. I literally had no responsibilities except making sure I...
Aug 31, 2025
Half Day Float Trip – Toccoa River
Yall this trip was awesome we caught our limit of fish and Joe was just like an old friend we were catching up with on the beautiful river!! Highly recommended him and this trip and we caught all we could catch. Soooo much fun!!!
Yall this trip was awesome we caught our limit of fish and Joe was just like an old friend we were catching up with on the beautiful...
Jan 18, 2025
Half Day Float Trip – Toccoa River
This was my first time fishing for trout on a guided trip and it was amazing. We caught 8 rainbow trout. Joe gave us great customer service and was very friendly. Joe really cared about us catching fish and really took his time showing us what to do. The fishing trip was very enjoyable and easy for us being rookie trout fishermen. Joe is the best.
This was my first time fishing for trout on a guided trip and it was amazing. We caught 8 rainbow trout. Joe gave us great customer...
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Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (74)
Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Appropriate for children
91%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Caught fish
97%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Half Day Float Trip – Toccoa River on September 18, 2025
Joe was our guide and we had a blast. Between my buddy and me, we caught 9 rainbows and a few creek chubs. Joe was a blast and is quite entertaining. He was so accommodating and patient with us as we’re not the best fishermen. I would absolutely, 100% recommend him and will most certainly book him for our trip next year. Don’t hesitate even a little… this guy is the best.
Joe was our guide and we had a blast. Between my buddy and me, we caught 9 rainbows and a few creek chubs. Joe was a blast and is quite entertaining. He was so accommodating and patient with us as we’re not the best fishermen. I would absolutely, 100% recommend him and will most certainly book him for our trip next year. Don’t hesitate even a little… this guy is the best.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Full Day Float Trip – Toccoa River on May 9, 2025
Captain Joe was very knowledgeable about the river and set us up in a bunch of great spots to catch fish! Besides being super friendly he helped my boyfriend and I catch both our limits on fish and then showed us how to clean and prep them to eat. We can’t thank Captain Joe enough for the amazing day!!
Captain Joe was very knowledgeable about the river and set us up in a bunch of great spots to catch fish! Besides being super friendly he helped my boyfriend and I catch both our limits on fish and then showed us how to clean and prep them to eat. We can’t thank Captain Joe enough for the amazing day!!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Half Day Float Trip – Toccoa River on July 8, 2025
No matter what your experience level is, you can learn and have fun. I literally had no responsibilities except making sure I had my fishing license and catching fish. Joe put me right on top of the fish. He was entertaining and fun and I would definitely do it again.
No matter what your experience level is, you can learn and have fun. I literally had no responsibilities except making sure I had my fishing license and catching fish. Joe put me right on top of the fish. He was entertaining and fun and I would definitely do it again.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Half Day Float Trip – Toccoa River on August 31, 2025
Yall this trip was awesome we caught our limit of fish and Joe was just like an old friend we were catching up with on the beautiful river!! Highly recommended him and this trip and we caught all we could catch. Soooo much fun!!!
Yall this trip was awesome we caught our limit of fish and Joe was just like an old friend we were catching up with on the beautiful river!! Highly recommended him and this trip and we caught all we could catch. Soooo much fun!!!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Half Day Float Trip – Toccoa River on January 18, 2025
This was my first time fishing for trout on a guided trip and it was amazing. We caught 8 rainbow trout. Joe gave us great customer service and was very friendly. Joe really cared about us catching fish and really took his time showing us what to do. The fishing trip was very enjoyable and easy for us being rookie trout fishermen. Joe is the best.
This was my first time fishing for trout on a guided trip and it was amazing. We caught 8 rainbow trout. Joe gave us great customer service and was very friendly. Joe really cared about us catching fish and really took his time showing us what to do. The fishing trip was very enjoyable and easy for us being rookie trout fishermen. Joe is the best.