The Soque Corridor
4.9 stars on Google, 165 reviews · from $400 · Soque private water about 20 to 30 minutes from Demorest
Demorest is Soque country. Bowman's private stretches of the river are about 20 to 30 minutes away by Highway 197, close enough that a trophy trout morning hardly needs planning.
Your home river
Locals in Demorest know the Soque holds big fish. Few have access to the private beats where they live. That's what a Bowman trip opens up: stretches where 18-inch trout are a normal part of the day, fished with a guide who knows them well.
It's a good fit for trophy hunters who don't want a long drive, and for anyone in Habersham County who wants to see what their own river can do.
Plan the year
The Etowah private water, about 45 minutes away, is the other close option. It pauses from June 15 to September 20.
Two levels
The standard Soque trip is $400 for a half day and $550 for a full day for one angler. Dragonfly is the premium beat for serious trophy anglers: $520 for a half day and $645 for a full day. Both include all gear, and full days include lunch.
Questions
Bowman's Soque private water is about 20 to 30 minutes from Demorest via Highway 197.
Bowman typically doesn't fish the Soque from June 10 to September 20, when the water is warm. Toccoa floats are the summer option.
$520 for a half day or $645 for a full day for one angler, rising with each extra angler.
Habersham and beyond