Tanasi Outdoors runs guided fly fishing trips out of Blue Ridge and Ellijay, GA, and Cleveland, TN. Gear is included on every trip, and our guides carry 50+ years of combined experience on this water.
Welcome to Tanasi Outdoors, your home base for fly fishing in Blue Ridge and Ellijay Ga, and Cleveland, TN. Our guides run drift-boat and wade trips on the Toccoa River and Hiwassee riversheds and other surrounding tailwaters, targeting wild and holdover trout in one of the Southeast’s most productive fly-fishing regions.
Whether you’ve never picked up a fly rod or you’ve been chasing trout for decades, we match the trip to your experience and put you on fish. Every trip includes rods, reels, flies, and the kind of on-the-water coaching that actually makes your next cast better.
Explore the fly fishing trips we offer and find the right fit for your goals, skill level, and group size.
Drift boat trips on the Toccoa River and other southeastern rivers. Great for anglers of all skill levels.
Wade trips provide a methodical approach. Work rising trout or dial in euro-nymphing, while walking the river.
Fish trout on our private streams. We coordinate access for trophy browns and wild fish. Call early to secure your date.
“Thanks for checking out Tanasi Outdoors. Our guides know the trout water around our waters inside and out, and they are some of the hardest-working, most genuine people you will meet. They love to cut up, have a good time, and put in the work to get you on fish. We love sharing this part of the world with our guests, and we hope to share it with you, too.”
The Toccoa River is home to our guided trips. We launch drift boats on the lower Toccoa tailwater, fishing a stretch that holds trout year-round.
The river starts in the Chattahoochee National Forest, flows into Blue Ridge Lake, and resumes below Blue Ridge Dam. The dam releases cold, clear water, creating ideal habitat for trout. Water temperature and flow remain consistent, ensuring healthy insect populations and reliable fly fishing.
The upper Toccoa offers seasonal opportunities as well, with a Delayed Harvest section for catch-and-release fishing from November to May. Between the tailwater and upper river, the Toccoa provides high trout counts, active hatches, good dry fly chances, and beautiful scenery. It’s a short drive from Chattanooga and Blue Ridge, making it a top trout fishery in the Southeast.
5-Star Rated by Anglers Who’ve Fished With Spotted Dog Outfitters
Call or email for availability and come experience the best fly fishing near Chattanooga and Blue Ridge.
