North Georgia Trout Fishing 

4.9/5 (145 reviews)
 Curtis Switch, Blue Ridge, GA 30513, United States

North Georgia Trout Fishing 

4.9/5 (145 reviews)
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Curtis Switch
Blue Ridge, GA, United States
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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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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 145 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (74)

Joe is awesome
Nice Trout!
bad day to be a fish
+71

Angler rating

142
2
1
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

96%

Appropriate for children

91%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

99%

Caught fish

97%

Showing 1 - 5 of 145 reviews
Showing: 5 of 145 reviews
Jasen R.
Jasen R.
5.0/5

Sep 18, 2025

Half Day Float Trip – Toccoa River

Joe is awesome

VERIFIED
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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...  

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 Jasen R. recommends North Georgia Trout Fishing
 Jasen R. recommends North Georgia Trout Fishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 21, 2025
Thanks a lot Jasen!

Brooke G.
Brooke G.
5.0/5

May 9, 2025

Full Day Float Trip – Toccoa River

bad day to be a fish

VERIFIED

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...  

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 Brooke G. recommends North Georgia Trout Fishing
1 person finds this review helpful
 Brooke G. recommends North Georgia Trout Fishing
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 3, 2025
Thanks a lot

Robert C.
Robert C.
5.0/5

Jul 8, 2025

Half Day Float Trip – Toccoa River

Regardless of your experience

VERIFIED

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...  

Captain replied
 Robert C. recommends North Georgia Trout Fishing
 Robert C. recommends North Georgia Trout Fishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 29, 2025
Thanks a lot!

Gwen A.
Gwen A.
5.0/5

Aug 31, 2025

Half Day Float Trip – Toccoa River

Trip was amazing

VERIFIED

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...  

Captain replied
 Gwen A. recommends North Georgia Trout Fishing
 Gwen A. recommends North Georgia Trout Fishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 10, 2025
thanks a lot!

Acie F.
Acie F.
5.0/5

Jan 18, 2025

Half Day Float Trip – Toccoa River

Fishing fun!

VERIFIED

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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Captain replied
 Acie F. recommends North Georgia Trout Fishing
 Acie F. recommends North Georgia Trout Fishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on January 19, 2025
Thanks a lot, bud!

Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Float Trip – Toccoa River
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $400 
Entire boat: up to 2 people
Full Day Float Trip – Toccoa River
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8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $550 
Entire boat: up to 2 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 145 reviews
Boat
5.0/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (74)

Joe is awesome
Nice Trout!
bad day to be a fish
+71

Angler rating

142
2
1
0
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

96%

Appropriate for children

91%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

99%

Caught fish

97%

Showing 1 - 5 of 145 reviews
Showing: 5 of 145 reviews
Jasen R.
Jasen R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Joe is awesome

VERIFIED
NEW

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.  

Review media 0
 Jasen R. recommends North Georgia Trout Fishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 21, 2025
Thanks a lot Jasen!

Brooke G.
Brooke G.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

bad day to be a fish

VERIFIED

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!!  

Review media 0
Review media 1
 Brooke G. recommends North Georgia Trout Fishing
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on June 3, 2025
Thanks a lot

Robert C.
Robert C.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Regardless of your experience

VERIFIED

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.  

 Robert C. recommends North Georgia Trout Fishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 29, 2025
Thanks a lot!

Gwen A.
Gwen A.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Trip was amazing

VERIFIED

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!!!  

 Gwen A. recommends North Georgia Trout Fishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 10, 2025
thanks a lot!

Acie F.
Acie F.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing fun!

VERIFIED

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.  

Review media 0
Review media 0
 Acie F. recommends North Georgia Trout Fishing
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on January 19, 2025
Thanks a lot, bud!

FAQs about North Georgia Trout Fishing

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What is the boat like?

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
Powered by
2 x 0HP
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