Guided float, wade, and private water trips

Outdoor retail locations and guided fly fishing experiences in Blue Ridge & Ellijay, Ga and Cleveland, TN

Tanasi Outdoors runs guided fly fishing trips out of Blue Ridge and Ellijay, GA, and Cleveland, TN. We also operate 3 retail locations with the latest gear, flies and outdoor apparel. Gear is included on every trip, and our guides carry 50+ years combined experience on this water.

Guided Trout Trips from Blue Ridge, ga to Cleveland, Tn and surrounding areas.

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.

CHOOSE YOUR trip

Trip Options

Explore the fly fishing trips we offer and find the right fit for your goals, skill level, and group size.

Float Trips

Drift boat trips on the Toccoa River and other southeastern rivers. Great for anglers of all skill levels.

Public Wade Fishing

Wade trips provide a methodical approach. Work rising trout or dial in euro-nymphing, while walking the river.

Private Water Wade Trips

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.”

Chachi (Charles) Avirett

Co-Owner & Head Guide, Tanasi Outdoors

Toccoa Rivershed

The Toccoa Rivershed is the home for guided trips. We launch our float trips 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 Atlanta, Chattanooga, and other Southeast locations, making it a top trout fishery in the Southeast.

Real Experiences on the Water

5-Star Rated by Anglers Who’ve Fished With Tanasi Outdoors Outfitters

Something for Everyone

From small mountain streams with waterfalls to float fishing tailwater rivers, Tanasi Outdoors offers guided fly fishing for all anglers and skill levels.