Charter Operator
Blue Ridge Troutfitters

Member since July 2023 Blue Ridge, United States
Background
Hey Folks! This is Zach. I am the owner and head guide of Blue Ridge Troutfitters. I was born and raised here in Blue Ridge, GA. I attended college at the University of North Georgia in Dahlonega, GA. After college, I served as a middle school science teacher and basketball coach for 7 years. I like to think that my time as an educator helped equip me with the patience, teaching, and entertainment skills required in order to be a nearly adequate trout fishing guide. So, it came to be that I traded in my cinderblock walled classroom for a new classroom where the only walls are the rhododendron and mountain laurel plants which line the banks of North Georgia's trout filled rivers and streams. In 2019, I started working for other local guide services and did so for several years. Then, in 2023, I started Blue Ridge Troutfitters. Over the years, I've been blessed to share some great days on the water with some great clients. I take great pride in working hard for my clients to give them the best experience possible. A great experience means different things for different clients, different seasons, and even day to day conditions. At the end of the day, it is fishing, not catching, and the fish get a vote too. That said, the non-negotiables for a good experience are knowledgeable and safe guides with good character, good attitudes, good preparation, good teaching skills, and good people skills. When you book a trip with Blue Ridge Troutfitters, we strive to provide just that. What I've found is that when we take care of those things, the catching and the good experience tend to take care of themselves. So, if you're looking for a great guided trout/fly fishing experience in Blue Ridge, GA, let Blue Ridge Troutfitters show you a great time! We appreciate your interest and feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need some help deciding what trip is best for you. Tight Lines! Zach Norton Owner/Guide Blue Ridge Troutfitters Reel Deal Realtor® with Re/Max Town & Country in Blue Ridge, GA
Techniques
I use 6-8ft. light to medium-light spinning rods and 8-9.5 ft. 4-8wt. fly rods.

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Blue Ridge, United States
Background
Hey Folks! This is Zach. I am the owner and head guide of Blue Ridge Troutfitters. I was born and raised here in Blue Ridge, GA. I attended college at the University of North Georgia in Dahlonega, GA. After college, I served as a middle school science teacher and basketball coach for 7 years. I like to think that my time as an educator helped equip me with the patience, teaching, and entertainment skills required in order to be a nearly adequate trout fishing guide. So, it came to be that I traded in my cinderblock walled classroom for a new classroom where the only walls are the rhododendron and mountain laurel plants which line the banks of North Georgia's trout filled rivers and streams. In 2019, I started working for other local guide services and did so for several years. Then, in 2023, I started Blue Ridge Troutfitters. Over the years, I've been blessed to share some great days on the water with some great clients. I take great pride in working hard for my clients to give them the best experience possible. A great experience means different things for different clients, different seasons, and even day to day conditions. At the end of the day, it is fishing, not catching, and the fish get a vote too. That said, the non-negotiables for a good experience are knowledgeable and safe guides with good character, good attitudes, good preparation, good teaching skills, and good people skills. When you book a trip with Blue Ridge Troutfitters, we strive to provide just that. What I've found is that when we take care of those things, the catching and the good experience tend to take care of themselves. So, if you're looking for a great guided trout/fly fishing experience in Blue Ridge, GA, let Blue Ridge Troutfitters show you a great time! We appreciate your interest and feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need some help deciding what trip is best for you. Tight Lines! Zach Norton Owner/Guide Blue Ridge Troutfitters Reel Deal Realtor® with Re/Max Town & Country in Blue Ridge, GA
Techniques
I use 6-8ft. light to medium-light spinning rods and 8-9.5 ft. 4-8wt. fly rods.
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Craig S.
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Great experience

VERIFIED   Half Day Toccoa Float 2 People on July 8, 2025
We had an amazing trip with Blue Ridge Troutfitters! From the very start, communication was top-notch โ€” Zach made everything...
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Jonathan K.
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Fantastic Guides

VERIFIED   Half Day Toccoa Float 3 People on September 6, 2025
Zach and Joe were great. Weโ€™re already planning our next trip and will book with them. We are a group of fishing enthusiasts...
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Jeff S.
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Awesome time with Zach Norton with father and son fly newbies!

VERIFIED   Half Day Toccoa Float 2 People on July 29, 2025
My 13 year old son and I had a great trip on the river with Zach.ย  He was super friendly, very educational, highly patient,...
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Kimberly V.
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Great trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Toccoa Float 2 People on September 7, 2025
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...
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Ralf B.
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We had a GREAT day with superguide Zach!

VERIFIED   Full Day Toccoa Float 2 People on April 28, 2025
If you really want a good guide with lots of skills, perfect equipment, patience and a good sense of humor to make your fishing...
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