Blue Ridge Fishing in Georgia’s Blue Ridge Mountains

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by Keith Kurtis

Fishing in North Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains is exciting for beginners and experts. With a wide variety of places to fish, you will want to know about the area and what it has to offer before you take off for a day of fishing.

Before you cast off you'll need to ensure you have a Georgia fishing license. You can apply for a fishing license at various locations and even online. Once you have your fishing license, its time to decide where to fish.

Lake Blue Ridge Fishing:
A fishing trip would not be complete in North Georgia without visiting Lake Blue Ridge. The lake is actually a 3,290 acre reservoir on the Toccoa River. The reservoir, located near Blue Ridge, GA, is operated by the Tennessee Valley Authority.

Lake Blue Ridge fishing is exciting because of the diversity of fish you can catch. Those on the lake are likely to encounter bluegill, largemouth bass, white bass, yellow perch and walleye. Catching walleye is best spring to fall at night because of the clear water.

Another reason the lake is popular is the ease of navigation. The lake can be easily navigated by small boat, canoe, tube or you can wade in several places. Check with the Tennessee Valley Authority for water release times and safety information.

Georgia Trout Fishing:
If you're a fly fishing enthusiast, then consider the lower Toccoa River to be a dream come true. The Wildlife Resource Division stocks the lower Toccoas River annually with adult and fingerling rainbow trout, and brown trout. The lower Toccoa River game fish is 75% trout, with an average size of about 9 inches. The Toccoa River supports natural reproduction, so it's not unlikely to catch a 12 inch to 16 inch trout, even the occasional 20 inch trout can be found.

Did you know Georgia has roughly 4,000 miles of trout streams and over 100,000 trout anglers? The WRD and US Fish & Wildlife Service are busy stocking Georgia streams with trout from late March through August. Fishing season typically starts at the end of March and runs until the end of October.

Delayed Harvest Streams (beginners):
Are you new to fishing? Georgia offers a variety of delayed harvest streams. These streams are ideal for beginners and offer less experienced anglers the ability to get good experience in an ideal environment. Fannin County and White County both offer delayed harvest streams. In Fannin County the delayed harvest stream is located along the Toccoa River, near Blue Ridge, GA. White County's delayed stream is located two counties over on Smith Creek.

Blue Ridge Mountain North Georgia Fishing Vacations:
North Georgia is a great destination for a fishing vacation. Those that fish enjoy the Blue Ridge Mountain North Georgia region because of the diversity of fishing settings. Located about 90 minutes from Atlanta, the region is a great destination for adventure-seeking vacationers. An industry for tourism has grown around the beauty of the mountains and quality of fishing. The next time you are considering North Georgia cabin rentals, consider a fishing trip on this region's rivers, lakes and streams.

Keith Kurtis is an avid adventurer with an interest in Blue Ridge Mountain North Georgia, North Georgia Cabins and Blue Ridge Mountain cabin rentals.

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