Blue Ridge Troutfitters 

5.0/5 (49 reviews)
 5679 Appalachian Highway, Blue Ridge, GA 30513, United States

Blue Ridge Troutfitters 

5.0/5 (49)
 Angler's Choice
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5679 Appalachian Highway
Blue Ridge, GA, United States

We offer Guided Half and Full Day Float Trips on the Toccoa River in Blue Ridge, GA. The Toccoa is a year-round fishery. We target rainbow and brown trout with light spinning rods and fly rods. We are strictly a catch and release only guide service.We provide all the gear and tackle. All experience levels are welcome, including children ages 10+ as long as they are accompanied by an adult. All anglers 16 years of age and older will need valid Georgia Fishing Licenses. Clients are responsible for purchasing their own licenses. We are flexible on start times for Half Day Floats. That said, there will always be a better time to fish. Guides will inform clients the night before around 5PM on when we think the best time to fish will be, but we are also generally open to fishing at less-than-optimal times (within reason) if that is what clients want to do. Full Day Floats typically start between 7-9AM depending on the time of year. All boats will have a cooler on board with ice, water, and room for anything clients want to bring. Hat and sunglasses recommended. Bring rain jackets just in case. Guides have emergency ponchos on board in case clients don't have rain jackets. All guides have first aid on board. We use non-motorized drift boats for these trips. Each boat seats 2 plus a guide. The guide sits in the middle and rows. 1 client sits in the front and the other sits in the back. These boats are very stable, comfortable, and allow clients to fish safely from either a seated or standing position. Feel free to send me a message if you have any questions before you book. Please also message for groups of more than 4 as we can likely accommodate with advance notice. Once you've booked, I will touch base ASAP to answer any initial questions you may have and make sure you have my #. From there, I typically don't reach out again until the night before around 5PM when I call to go over specifics for the next day (meeting time, location, etc).

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Rating

5.0
49 reviews
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5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (110)

Excellent Trip!
Excellent Trip!
Excellent Trip!
Excellent Trip!
Excellent Trip!
Fishing with Zach
+104

What anglers say

100%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

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Craig Swift
Craig Swift
5.0
Verified
Great experience
Half Day Toccoa Float 2 People on July 8, 20252 adults
We had an amazing trip with Blue Ridge Troutfitters! From the very start, communication was top-notch — Zach made everything easy and smooth leading up to the trip. But the real highlight was our guide, Joe Pickett. Joe was not only incredibly knowledgeable about the river and the fish, but also one of the most personable and engaging guides we’ve ever had. We caught a ton of fish, but just as importantly, we walked away better fly fishermen. Joe took the time to explain techniques, offer insightful tips, and help us really understand the “why” behind each approach. His passion for the sport and the local waters was obvious — and contagious. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced angler, I can’t recommend Blue Ridge Troutfitters and Joe Pickett highly enough. We’ll definitely be booking with them again!
Response from Captain
July 9, 2025
Thanks, Craig!
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Jonathan Kendrick
Jonathan Kendrick
5.0
Verified
Fantastic Guides
Half Day Toccoa Float 3 People on September 6, 20252 adults1 child
Zach and Joe were great. We’re already planning our next trip and will book with them. We are a group of fishing enthusiasts who are newer to fly fishing and our guides did an amazing job teaching us the ropes. We highly recommend you book your next trip with Blue Ridge Troutfitters!
Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Response from Captain
September 9, 2025
Thanks, Jonathan! Looking forward to next time!
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Jeff Sexstone
Jeff Sexstone
5.0
Verified
Awesome time with Zach Norton with father and son fly newbies!
Half Day Toccoa Float 2 People on July 29, 20252 adults
My 13 year old son and I had a great trip on the river with Zach. He was super friendly, very educational, highly patient, and great fun to spend half a day with. Will definitely recommend to anyone and look forward to more trips with Zach in the future.
Response from Captain
July 30, 2025
Thanks, Jeff!
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Mike Gebel
Mike Gebel
5.0
Verified
Amazing day with Jason
Half Day Toccoa Float 2 People on July 18, 20252 adults
Had a great day on the water, took my son for a half day of fly fishing. Communication with our guide was easy and was super flexible on starting time. Jason was great with his instruction with two novice fly fishermen and filled the time with fun stories and conversation.
Response from Captain
July 30, 2025
Thanks, Mike!
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Kimberly Vandyken
Kimberly Vandyken
5.0
Verified
Great trip!
Half Day Toccoa Float 2 People on September 7, 20252 adults
Zack did an amazing job making sure my birthday fishing trip was perfect. We caught lots of fish and had a lot of laughs. The river was absolutely beautiful and we saw a lot of wildlife. I would recommend this trip to everyone who loves to fish.
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Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Response from Captain
September 8, 2025
Thanks, Kim!
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Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Toccoa Float 1 Person
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
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US $400
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Toccoa Float 2 People
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
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US $400
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Toccoa Float 1 Person
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Nov 1 - Jun 1
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US $550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Toccoa Float 2 People
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Nov 1 - Jun 1
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US $550
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Toccoa Float 3 People
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
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US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Half Day Toccoa Float 4 People
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
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US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Toccoa Float 3 People
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Nov 1 - Jun 1
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US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Toccoa Float 4 People
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
8 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Nov 1 - Jun 1
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US $1,100
Entire boat: up to 4 people

Rating

5.0
49 reviews
5
49
4
0
3
0
2
0
1
0
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
5.0
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (110)

Excellent Trip!
Excellent Trip!
Excellent Trip!
Excellent Trip!
Excellent Trip!
Fishing with Zach
+104

What anglers say

100%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (49)

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Showing 15 of 49 reviews
Craig Swift
Craig Swift
5.0
Verified
Great experience
Half Day Toccoa Float 2 People on July 8, 20252 adults
We had an amazing trip with Blue Ridge Troutfitters! From the very start, communication was top-notch — Zach made everything easy and smooth leading up to the trip. But the real highlight was our guide, Joe Pickett. Joe was not only incredibly knowledgeable about the river and the fish, but also one of the most personable and engaging guides we’ve ever had. We caught a ton of fish, but just as importantly, we walked away better fly fishermen. Joe took the time to explain techniques, offer insightful tips, and help us really understand the “why” behind each approach. His passion for the sport and the local waters was obvious — and contagious. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced angler, I can’t recommend Blue Ridge Troutfitters and Joe Pickett highly enough. We’ll definitely be booking with them again!
Response from Captain
July 9, 2025
Thanks, Craig!
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Jonathan Kendrick
Jonathan Kendrick
5.0
Verified
Fantastic Guides
Half Day Toccoa Float 3 People on September 6, 20252 adults1 child
Zach and Joe were great. We’re already planning our next trip and will book with them. We are a group of fishing enthusiasts who are newer to fly fishing and our guides did an amazing job teaching us the ropes. We highly recommend you book your next trip with Blue Ridge Troutfitters!
Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Response from Captain
September 9, 2025
Thanks, Jonathan! Looking forward to next time!
0
Jeff Sexstone
Jeff Sexstone
5.0
Verified
Awesome time with Zach Norton with father and son fly newbies!
Half Day Toccoa Float 2 People on July 29, 20252 adults
My 13 year old son and I had a great trip on the river with Zach. He was super friendly, very educational, highly patient, and great fun to spend half a day with. Will definitely recommend to anyone and look forward to more trips with Zach in the future.
Response from Captain
July 30, 2025
Thanks, Jeff!
0
Mike Gebel
Mike Gebel
5.0
Verified
Amazing day with Jason
Half Day Toccoa Float 2 People on July 18, 20252 adults
Had a great day on the water, took my son for a half day of fly fishing. Communication with our guide was easy and was super flexible on starting time. Jason was great with his instruction with two novice fly fishermen and filled the time with fun stories and conversation.
Response from Captain
July 30, 2025
Thanks, Mike!
0
Kimberly Vandyken
Kimberly Vandyken
5.0
Verified
Great trip!
Half Day Toccoa Float 2 People on September 7, 20252 adults
Zack did an amazing job making sure my birthday fishing trip was perfect. We caught lots of fish and had a lot of laughs. The river was absolutely beautiful and we saw a lot of wildlife. I would recommend this trip to everyone who loves to fish.
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Reported catch:
Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
Brown Trout
Response from Captain
September 8, 2025
Thanks, Kim!
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FAQs about Blue Ridge Troutfitters

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Unpowered boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
14 ft
Year built
2024
Boat manufacturer
NRS Slipstream 142
Boat type
Drift boat

Engine model
Row Boat
Powered by
1 x 1HP
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