Toccoa River Fishing Report: March 16, 2025

Toccoa River Tailwater Report

Trout fishing on the Toccoa River has been holding steady. This time of year, we like to fly fish in the early mornings and late evenings. The bite has been slowing down around midday, especially on warm, sunny days. As temperatures rise, more trout are shifting from deep, slow pools to faster riffles and showing increased interest in dry flies. As always, remember to check the Dam Generation Schedule before heading out to the tailwater.

Small Creeks

Fly fishing in North Georgia’s smaller creeks has been productive. Warmer temperatures are creating more opportunities for dry fly action. Many of these creeks hold wild, reproducing trout, and catching them on a dry fly is hard to beat!

Upper Toccoa River

Fly fishing on the Upper Toccoa River has been tougher lately. Many fish seem to have moved out of the delayed harvest section, and the river hasn’t been stocked since early February. However, we expect a fresh stocking soon, which will improve conditions. Always check the water gauge before heading out to the Upper Toccoa, we do not recommend wade fishing the Upper if the water is above 600 cfs.

Flies

This month, our top fly choices for the Toccoa River have been a black and purple Chubby Chernobyl with a black Rubber Legs dropper. On sunny days, an olive Rubber Legs with a gold bead has been effective. We’re also still finding success with Pheasant Tails, Rainbow Warriors, and Hare’s Ears. Some fish are still holding in the deeper, slower pools, so we like to keep a dry-dropper setup ready for riffles and medium-depth water, while a nymph rig works well for the deeper pools.

If you are interested in a guided trip we would love to have you in the boat!

Tight lines and happy fishing!