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(including two public parks) stocked
on a regular schedule from March
through June. More adventurous
anglers hike off-road to the river’s
small tributaries like Noontootla
Creek or Rock Creek.
Hit the Trout
Adventure trail
The Georgia Department of
Natural Resources publishes a comprehensive
guide to trout fishing in
Georgia. The guide, along with several
maps to water trails and fishing
spots, is available at the three chamber
sponsored Welcome Centers.
While you’re there, ask for information
about the Trout Adventure
Trail, a do-it-yourself hiking and
learning experience for kids of all
ages. The Trail weaves through the
Chattahoochee National Forest along
the famous Appalachian and Benton-
MacKaye trails. Along the way, you’ll
enjoy a hands-on education and discovery
experience on your choice of
trails — from a gentle 1.8-mile path
to a more challenging 12.4-mile route.
And when you hike any portion of
a designated route along the Trout
Adventure Trail, you’ll be eligible for
an official commemorative patch
provided by Trout Unlimited. For
more details, visit troutadventure
trail.org.
Welcome to the Trout Capital
By resolution of the Georgia Legislature in
2010, Fannin County was named the Trout
Capital of Georgia. In 2016, state lawmakers
further resolved to designate Blue Ridge Trout
Festival & Outdoor Adventures as the Official
Trout Festival of Georgia. This annual public event
celebrates trout fishing and recreational activities in the
Toccoa River watershed — from the city limits of Blue Ridge to deep into the
Cohutta Wilderness Area. Proceeds benefit local cold-water environments
supported by the conservation, education and outreach programs of Blue
Ridge Mountain Trout Unlimited Chapter 696. For more information about trout
fishing in the North Georgia mountains, visit the festival on Saturday, April 27
or visit the website at blueridgetroutfest.com.
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