Guided Trips for Cleveland Anglers
Cleveland is our home base. Bowman Fly Fishing is headquartered here. 10+ miles of private water across the Etowah, Soque, Noontootla, and Toccoa — trophy trout, no crowds, all gear included.
From Cleveland
We're based in Dahlonega, GA, just up the road from Cleveland. Most of our private water is 15-45 minutes from Cleveland depending on which stream. The Soque River, our closest trophy water, is a short drive away.
Cleveland is fly-fishing country. Locals book us when they want a guided trip on water they don't usually access — the deep private beats on the Soque, Etowah, or Noontootla that aren't open to walk-up anglers.
Whether this is your first cast or you've been fishing for decades, our guides match the trip and the water to your skill level. We provide everything — rods, reels, flies, waders if you need them, a guided meal on the river. Just show up with a fishing license and we handle the rest.
Most Popular Trip for Cleveland Anglers
The Soque is the trophy-trout fishery in our backyard. 18"+ fish are common. Premium 'Dragonfly' beats available.
10+ miles of exclusive private streams. Wade-based trips with trophy trout. Half-day from $400.
Learn More →Drift-boat trips on the Toccoa or Tuckasegee. Cover miles of river. From $425 per boat.
Learn More →Team outings, client experiences, and private events for groups up to 20 anglers.
Learn More →Most Cleveland anglers are surprised by how close the best fly fishing in the Southeast really is. Reserve your trip and we'll handle the rest.
Reserve Your TripCommon questions
Bowman Fly Fishing is based in Dahlonega, GA and regularly guides anglers from Cleveland and across North Georgia. Most trips meet at the trailhead of the river you're fishing. Your guide will send you exact directions and a meeting time the day before your trip.
The Soque River is the closest quality fly fishing water to Cleveland. We also guide on the Etowah and three other North Georgia rivers depending on your trip type. The Soque is known for big wild rainbows on private water.
Yes. Half-day trips work well from Cleveland — total day commitment is roughly 5 hours including drive time, with about 4 hours on the water. Half-day private water trips start at $400 for one angler. Full-day trips give you more water and are worth the extra time if you can swing the schedule.
No. We provide all the gear — rod, reel, line, leader, tippet, flies, waders, and boots. Just bring polarized sunglasses, sun protection, and clothes you don't mind getting wet. If you have your own gear and want to use it, you're welcome to. Cleveland anglers don't need to invest in equipment to try a guided trip first.
Cleveland-proper has limited fly fishing water. The wild trout streams of North Georgia start about 30-90 minutes from most cities in the area and require a short drive. You'll need a Georgia fishing license and trout stamp regardless of where you fish.
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