Toccoa River
🏔 Scenic River
Fannin Co. · 30 mi · Class I–II
581CFS/ 2.22 ft
Optimal→Stable
Optimal: 300–1200 CFS · USGS #02392000
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Chattahoochee National Forest, Georgia Scenic River
Blue Ridge mountains gem — the Toccoa River flows through Chattahoochee National Forest as a TVA tailwater from Blue Ridge Dam. Excellent trout fishing in cold, clear water with Class I–III rapids through Appalachian forest.
Trip sections
Blue Ridge Dam tailwater — Class I–II, premier trout water
Deep Hole to Shallowford Bridge — Class II–III, best whitewater
Shallowford Bridge to McCaysville — Class I–II, scenic float
Outfitters
Toccoa Valley Outfitters
Toccoa River fly fishing guides and gear
Rolling Thunder River Company
Toccoa River tubing and kayak rentals
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Data Quality
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