Toccoa River Fishing Report: August 20, 2024

Toccoa River Tailwater Report

As we near the end of the summer the water temps have come up a little bit but have still been cool enough to fish in the mornings and evenings.

The water at Horseshoe Bend has been holding steady in the mid 60’s and the dam generation schedule has helped keep the water cooler in the middle of the day.

Fall is just around the corner and is one of our favorite times for trout fishing on the Toccoa River. The Upper Toccoa is an amazing place to fish fall through spring and we can’t wait!

It is still a great idea to keep a thermometer with you any time you are trout fishing in North Georgia and make sure the water isn’t too hot to keep the fish healthy.

Fly Selection

Early mornings and evenings are still your best opportunity at some great dry fly fishing. Dry dropper setups are still working great and we’ve been having luck with size 12 black and purple, and orange chubby chernobly’s. For the dropper, size 14-16 Pheasant Tails, Frenchies, Flash Back Hare’s Ear, Lightning Bugs, and Rainbow Warriors.

As always, remember to check the Dam Generation Schedule before heading out to the river, and if you are interested in a guided trip we would love to give you the best experience!

Tight lines and happy fishing!