Toccoa River Fishing Report: July 9, 2025

Written By Zac Brooks

Fly Fishing in Blue Ridge, Georgia

Summer Conditions & Productive Bites on the Tailwater

July is in full swing here in Blue Ridge, GA, and the Toccoa River Tailwater continues to fish well despite afternoon storms and rising temperatures. Typical of a North Georgia summer, passing rain showers have been short and sweet—often followed by the best fishing windows of the day.

Cloudy mornings and overcast skies have trout feeding higher in the water column. If you can time your trip around the Blue Ridge Dam Generation Schedule, you’ll find productive stretches of water and fish ready to eat.

North Georgia Creek Fishing: Small Water, Big Fun

If you’re chasing wild trout this summer, the small creeks around Blue Ridge are fishing great. Late June rain and steady July flows have kept mountain streams colder and full of life.

Creeks like Noontootla, Coopers Creek, and Rock Creek are perfect spots for lightweight rods and stealthy approaches. These backcountry waters are ideal for:

  • Dry-dropper rigs

  • Small beadhead nymphs

  • Classic attractor patterns (Adams, Stimulators, Elk Hair Caddis)

Upper Toccoa River Update – Post-Delayed Harvest Season

The Delayed Harvest season wrapped up in May, but float fishing on the Upper Toccoa is still producing results if you prefer less crowds. As July water temps climb, trout push toward deeper, oxygen-rich areas, especially upstream of Sandy Bottoms.

CFS Check: We strongly recommend checking the Upper Toccoa River Flow before planning your day. Avoid wading above 600 CFS.

Best Flies for the Toccoa River in July 2025

One of the most effective setups right now is the dry-dropper rig. Trout are still hitting dry flies early, and nymphs continue to produce consistently throughout the day.

Recommended Patterns:

Dry Flies

  • Royal / Purple Chubby Chernobyl (Size 10–12)

  • Parachute Hopper

  • Yellow Stimulator

Nymphs / Droppers

  • Black Rubber Leg Stonefly (point fly)

  • Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail

  • Hare’s Ear

  • Rainbow Warrior

  • Holy Grail Emerger (tan for sunny days, black for cloudy)

Streamers (Early/Late or Cloudy Days)

  • Olive or Black Woolly Bugger

  • Sparkle Minnow

Book a Guided Fly Fishing Trip in Blue Ridge, GA

Want to float the river with someone who knows every pocket, bend, and hatch? Our guided fly fishing trips on the Toccoa River give you front-row access to the best trout fishing in North Georgia.

Whether you’re chasing wild trout in the backcountry or looking for a relaxing float on the tailwater, we’d love to have you in the boat this summer.


Zac Brooks
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