Georgia Trout Fishing Help

[noleflyfisher]

I'm heading to Dahlonega this weekend to visit family. Thought I might take my flyrod and do a little trout fishing. I fished some small creeks last year and did so, so. Can anyone recommend some decent trout water within an hour or two of Dahlonega? I don't mind hiking or fishing off the beaten path. Wild trout would be nice but anything will do. Thanks for any help.

[volguy]

i wish i could help you just to repay you for all the great post and reports you put on the fishing reports section. unfortunately i do know much about the trout fishing in north ga. however, post up on this website and drop my name (volguy) and someone might feel sorry for you b/c you used my name and give you some help hahahahah. there are several on there that fish. http://forum.gon.com/ you will have to create a username and password, but it might help.

[Nolzman]

This one may be a better site.

http://www.georgia-outdoors.com/ngto/

[bman]

NGTO is a great site... I was active on their forum when I lived in Atlanta.

We fish the Chattooga out of Clayton once or twice a year....
That would be a fair drive from Dehlonega.

The Chattahoochee in Helen is an easy river- just get out early before the tubers.

If you are willing to pay for a guide these guys have it going on...
http://www.unicoioutfitters.com/

[noleflyfisher]

Thanks fellas.

[CairoTrout]

My dad has caught a lot of fish in the hiawassee river, might want to look into it.

[rrteam3]

I endorse NGTO and uncoi outfitters as well. Unicoi outfitters is easy to find, just south of Helen or just give them a call. They have some private streams with, and I know it's hard to believe, some brown trout weighing more than 5 pounds!

If you're feeling more adventurous, there's a great trophy stream at Dukes Creek. I've also enjoyed fishing Smith Creek both above and below Lake Unicoi. Plenty of info is available at NGTO, happy fishing!

edit to add: I couldn't figure out how to upload a pic of one of those giant brown trout, so I at least added one to my profile!

[Capt Reggie]

I'll give you two or three sweet spots and a fine restaurant while you are in the area by pm It just so happens I spent the past 20 years fishing those Georgia mountains for trout, my fly fishing friend, so here goes!

[CrispyFishin]

Try downstream of Amicalola Falls State Park, and good luck!

[noleflyfisher]

Ended up fishing a small feeder creek (between 2500-3000 ft elevation) based on some advice here and elsewhere. Thanks again fellas:

[Sir reel]

Thanks Nole... those are some of the prettiest things that swim!

[Capt Reggie]

Nicely done, Noleflyfisherman. I congratulate you on accomplishing the Georgia Mountain Grand Slam of Trout Fishing - Rainbow, Brookie, & Brown trout! It doesn't get any better than what you have done, sir, especially on a flyrod.

Please tell me you put the Salvelinus fontinalis back in the water as they are a rare specie now, even in their home waters of these high mountain, remote, small clear streames!

[noleflyfisher]

Please tell me you put the Salvelinus fontinalis back in the water as they are a rare specie now, even in their home waters of these high mountain, remote, small clear streames!

Of course. I haven't killed a wild/native trout in 25 years. Actually, save for a few pompano last year, I haven't coolered a fish in long, long time. Not a tree hugger, just really not why I fish.

[bman]

Looks like a fine day- I love fishing to the sound of rushing water.
I always feel like I can still hear it in my sleep that night.

[rrteam3]

Awesome photos, thanks for sharing! The colors of the brookies are still amazing no matter how many times you've seen them. Looks like you had a fabulous trip. I agree with a previous poster-the sound of falling water combined with the ice cold water makes those streams a true precious natural resource.