Toccoa River
North Georgia's Premier Tailwater
Bowman Fly Fishing guides Toccoa River float trips from $425 per boat for a half day, for one or two anglers. 14 miles of year-round trout water flowing from Blue Ridge Dam. Rainbow and brown trout up to 26 inches. Float or wade—we'll put you on fish.
The Toccoa flows through North Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains—and it fishes like two completely different rivers.
The Upper Toccoa runs through the Chattahoochee National Forest above Blue Ridge Lake. Smaller water, crystal-clear, loaded with wild rainbow and brown trout. Classic mountain stream fly fishing with consistent hatches and beautiful scenery.
The Lower Toccoa—the tailwater—flows from Blue Ridge Dam and stays cold year-round. This is where the big fish live. Browns up to 26 inches patrol the deeper runs, and consistent water temps keep trout active even in summer. We run drift boat floats here, covering miles of water and accessing stretches you can't reach on foot.
Whether you want a quiet wade through mountain scenery or a float chasing trophy browns, the Toccoa delivers.
Toccoa River Trips
Float trips cover miles of water from a drift boat—comfortable, scenic, and effective for targeting bigger fish. All gear, flies, and instruction included. View All Rates →
4 hours on the water
$425
Starting price
8 hours on the water
$575
Starting price
What Clients Say
“First time fly fishing and we landed nearly 50 fish. Daniel and the guides made it easy—we brought zero gear and they handled everything.”
“Daniel put me on a 20-inch and 22-inch brown today. Great guide—knowledgeable, patient, all-around nice guy.”
“I'd never fly fished before. Daniel was an outstanding guide and instructor. We caught several fish and loved every minute.”
Spring (March-May) and fall (October-November) are peak seasons with consistent hatches and active fish. But the tailwater fishes year-round—winter can be excellent for big browns with less pressure.
Float trips cover more water and give you shots at bigger fish in the tailwater. Wade trips are more hands-on and great for focused instruction. First-timers often prefer floats; experienced anglers who want to work specific water enjoy wading.
Rainbows average 8-14 inches with some larger. Browns run bigger—12-15 inches is common in the tailwater, with fish up to 26 inches possible. Brook trout in the tributaries are smaller but beautiful.
No. We guide complete beginners through experienced anglers. If you've never held a fly rod, we'll teach you. If you've been fishing for decades, we'll put you on water that challenges you.
Sunglasses (polarized), sunscreen, layers for weather. We provide all fishing gear, waders, boots, and flies. Georgia fishing license and trout stamp required—purchase online at gooutdoorsgeorgia.com before your trip.
We fish rain or shine—trout don't mind the weather. We'll cancel or reschedule only for dangerous conditions (lightning, flooding). Light rain often makes for better fishing.
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Float or wade, beginner or expert—we'll put you on fish. All gear included. 90 minutes from Atlanta.
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