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Yes,
a high quality trout fishery does run through Atlanta!
In fact, there are 48 river miles of designated trout water with over 9,000 acres of protected park lands managed by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and the National Park Service. The cool waters released from the depths of Lake Sidney Lanier at Buford dam provide an ideal environment for trout and other wildlife species. The flora and fauna abound along the river with frequent sightings of white tail deer, osprey, beaver, otter, muskrat, mink, raccoons and much more. In the Fall of 2003 Charlie Ford landed the new state record brown trout which weighed over 18lbs. and rainbows in the 16 to 20 inch range are not uncommon!
Chris Scalley, the owner of River Through Atlanta,
grew up on the Chattahoochee River and brings his passion for the river and
the trout to his clients. Spending over 200 days a year on the 'Hooch, gives
Chris an unsurpassed knowledge of the river's ecosystem and the behavior of
the trout that inhabit it. No matter the time of year, Chris and his affiliate
guides are ready to share the most efficient tactics for catching fish for
their clients. Even if you're new to the sport of fly fishing, his expert
guides can have you casting and presenting flies with proficiency by the day's
end.
The close proximity to the city of Atlanta provides an ideal getaway for the
angler while on business travel to the Atlanta area. Book a trip during
the weekdays and have the river almost to yourself!
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The Chattahoochee is truly a year 'round fishery.
Springtime on the
Hooch brings a multitude of insect hatches including caddis flies, mayflies,
and stoneflies. Surface action can be witnessed on a regular basis from early
March through July. Matching the hatch during these months is crucial to success.
Since the water released from Buford Dam remains approximately 48 degrees
throughout the summer months, we can honestly say the Chattahoochee
is the best place to spend the dog days of summer. Fishing remains quite good
through August, but can be very challenging at times. Whether the situation
calls for size 24 midges or large streamers, your guide will be prepared to
make the right call with the most effective patterns and techniques.
Fall is an excellent time to be on the river for both fantastic scenery
and exceptional angling. The cooling of the weather this season brings more
hatches and increased fish activity. Brown trout will be in their spectacular
spawning colors and are more aggressive during this time.
Winter months can be very productive due to a mild climate and consistent
water temperatures. The Chattahoochee has no closed season making it a bona
fide remedy for cabin fever.
The addition of a 5 mile stretch of water managed as delayed harvest from
November 1 through May 14 adds another exciting twist to fishing even
more of the river during the Fall through Spring months. Springtime brings
out early caddis & mayfly hatches on this section of the river. Fishing
can be productive either from a drift boat or by wading.
To meet the Guide Team please click here.
The Guide Team
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