Upstate River Guides
Discover Trout Fishing Excellence with Captain Andy Moore on Georgia's Toccoa River
Retired engineer and dedicated angler, Captain Andy Moore brings over 10 years of expert guiding experience on the crystal-clear waters of the Toccoa River. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Toccoa is one of Georgia's most cherished Trout fisheries, offering idyllic scenery, wild and stocked Rainbow, Brook, and Brown Trout, plus consistent tailwater flows ideal for year‑round Trout action
Why Fish with Captain Andy?
Personalized guidance: Enjoy a customized fishing trip tailored to your experience—whether you're learning the ropes or refining your technique.
All gear provided: Rods, reels, tackle—all included. Just bring your enthusiasm.
Flexible fishing styles: Spinning/ultra-light tackle available for all; fly-fishing trips welcome for experienced anglers (not advised for beginners).
Adaptive trip formats: Drift effortlessly in a raft or jet boat, depending on river flow, to access both serene and action-packed stretches. - Only charter running a jet boat on the Toccoa and surrounding rivers.
Local expertise: Benefit from Captain Andy's intimate knowledge of the river's prime spots, seasonal strategies, and trout behavior.
Trip Options
Half-day floats (approx. 4 hours) – Ideal for a focused, action-packed outing.
Full-day adventures (6–8 hours) – Cover more ground and increase your chance of hooking trophy trout.
(Package details subject to seasonal water levels—raft and jet-boat availability varies)
Whether you're a first-time angler or a seasoned veteran, Captain Andy ensures you'll be in excellent hands—ready for both great fishing and memorable scenery.
Discover Trout Fishing Excellence with Captain Andy Moore on Georgia's Toccoa River
Retired engineer and dedicated angler, Captain Andy Moore brings over 10 years of expert guiding experience on the crystal-clear waters of the Toccoa River. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the Toccoa is one of Georgia's most cherished Trout fisheries, offering idyllic scenery, wild and stocked Rainbow, Brook, and Brown Trout, plus consistent tailwater flows ideal for year‑round Trout action
Why Fish with Captain Andy?
Personalized guidance: Enjoy a customized fishing trip tailored to your experience—whether you're learning the ropes or refining your technique.
All gear provided: Rods, reels, tackle—all included. Just bring your enthusiasm.
Flexible fishing styles: Spinning/ultra-light tackle available for all; fly-fishing trips welcome for experienced anglers (not advised for beginners).
Adaptive trip formats: Drift effortlessly in a raft or jet boat, depending on river flow, to access both serene and action-packed stretches. - Only charter running a jet boat on the Toccoa and surrounding rivers.
Local expertise: Benefit from Captain Andy's intimate knowledge of the river's prime spots, seasonal strategies, and trout behavior.
Trip Options
Half-day floats (approx. 4 hours) – Ideal for a focused, action-packed outing.
Full-day adventures (6–8 hours) – Cover more ground and increase your chance of hooking trophy trout.
(Package details subject to seasonal water levels—raft and jet-boat availability varies)
Whether you're a first-time angler or a seasoned veteran, Captain Andy ensures you'll be in excellent hands—ready for both great fishing and memorable scenery.

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For mine and my son’s first time trout fishing; this was an AMAZING TRIP. Capt Andy shiwed us the how and what baits to use and put us on the fish. We caught almost 20 trout but on kept 6. And as first timers my son and I both had the grand slam on trout. caught all 3 species in the Toccoa River. 10 out 10 recommend. Will definitely be doing this again.

My husband and I had such a great time on our fishing trip! Andy was absolutely wonderful—so knowledgeable and easy to be around. He stayed cool, calm, and collected the entire time, even when we showed up late (thanks to my phone not updating with the time zone 😅). He made the whole experience enjoyable and stress-free, and we learned a lot along the way. Highly recommend booking with Andy if you’re looking for a fun and memorable trip!

March 29, April 5, May 24. We took the jet boat up Saluda river upstream of lake Murray. Both of those trips were full days. Andy monitored the water levels closely. We were able to travel up shoals that most other boats would shy away from due to his experience and knowledge of the river terrain and boat driving skills. We fished shoals and other places that Andy knew were prime fishing spots. Andy gave me advice on fishing lures, techniques, knots, and stories of many other fishing experiences. He was safe and very aware of other fishermen and pedestrians. Several other fishermen knew him because he is out on the water so much. Fishing. We also fished the saluda, broad, and congaree confluence area. It was similar to the other fishing trips. We spent a half day on this due to traveling further to get to the location. Felt like there were no places the jet boat couldn’t reach. We explored the river shoals and had success. Each trip I learned things about fishing. With Andy I caught my first Striper and it was over 23 inches. There was no doubt that Andy knew much about the fishing community and sport. More importantly I got to relax while being expertly guided to highly probable opportunities of making another great catch.
Had an incredible time out on the Toccoa River with Capt. Andy! We came in from out of state and didn’t know what to expect but were extremely happy with everything. Weather was nice fish were biting. Not to mention Andy was super knowledgeable, professional, and made the whole trip fun and relaxing. We caught some amazing brown and rainbow trout, more than we had really planned for if I’m being honest. If you’re looking for a top-notch fishing experience, this is the guide to book. Highly recommend!
Captain Andy was very knowledgeable about the Toccoa. Great teacher and was always very friendly and helpful, even when he kept having to fix my tangles and snags. The boat was very nice, and he provided excellent equipment. Overall a great experience. Would recommend to anyone, and I will definitely be booking again.

Andy was the best!! Very attentive and knowledgeable about how to catch the biggest fish. We catch over 20 trout and plenty more we couldn’t land. We couldn’t have caught these fish without Andy’s knowledge and experience!!
Capt Andy provided a GREAT trip, had a wonderful setup, was knowledgeable and fun, put us on fish and we had a blast! Highly recommend his services, we cant wait to fish with him again!! -Kirby and Lisa
Such a great and knowledgeable guide, I have had nothing but great experiences while fishing with Captain Andy.10 out of 10 would recommend him if you wanna have a great time and catch amazing fish.

We had a fantastic time with Andy. Between the two if us, we caught 10 fish!! I will definitely book another outing the next time we come up.
We had an amazing fishing trip with Andy. He was patient and knowledgeable. Would 100% recommend a Andy

For mine and my son’s first time trout fishing; this was an AMAZING TRIP. Capt Andy shiwed us the how and what baits to use and put us on the fish. We caught almost 20 trout but on kept 6. And as first timers my son and I both had the grand slam on trout. caught all 3 species in the Toccoa River. 10 out 10 recommend. Will definitely be doing this again.

My husband and I had such a great time on our fishing trip! Andy was absolutely wonderful—so knowledgeable and easy to be around. He stayed cool, calm, and collected the entire time, even when we showed up late (thanks to my phone not updating with the time zone 😅). He made the whole experience enjoyable and stress-free, and we learned a lot along the way. Highly recommend booking with Andy if you’re looking for a fun and memorable trip!
My teenage sons wanted to catch trout on our vacation and with so many charter options, I am very happy we went with Andy. They caught a bunch if fish and had a blast on the river! Highly recommend.
My son and I had a great time on the Toccoa with Captain Andy! We learned a lot and he was patient with our limited experience level. Highly recommend fishing the beautiful Toccoa and especially with Andy!
My husband and I had an amazing time on our guided trout fishing trip! From the moment we arrived, Andy made us feel welcome and completely at ease, even though I was a beginner and my husband had more experience. The scenery was absolutely breathtaking, and Andy knew all the best spots to find the trout — we were both catching fish in no time! Andy is patient, knowledgeable, and passionate. He provided great tips, handled all the setup, and made sure we were both comfortable and having fun. Highly recommend this trip for couples looking to enjoy the outdoors together and try something new — whether you're seasoned anglers or complete beginners!
