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Chattahoochee River Trout Fishing Regulations 2026

Chattahoochee River Trout regulations as of 2026-05-08: Daily bag 5 fish; Possession 5; Daily bag 8 fish/day. Sourced from DNR WRD.

DNR WRDVerified Official source

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Rules (25)

All Border Waters Covered
Daily bag
5 fish
Possession
5
Amicalola Creek
Daily bag
8 fish/day
Amicalola Creek From County Road 192 (Steele Bridge Road) Downstream To Ga Hwy 53Catch & release
Status
Catch And Release
Gear
Single Pointed Hooks
Anglers fishing delayed harvest streams must release all trout immediately from Nov. 1 - May 14 annually. use and possess only artificial lures with one single hook per lure from Nov. 1 - May 14 annually.
Any Stream On The Conservation Area Or The Ga Hwy 75 Alternate Right-Of-WayCatch & release
Status
Catch And Release
No trout may be possessed while fishing on any stream on the Conservation Area or the GA Hwy 75 Alternate right-of-way.
Chattahoochee River
Daily bag
8 fish/day
Chattahoochee River From Sope Creek (Off Columns Drive) Downstream To Us Hwy 41 (Cobb Parkway)Catch & release
Status
Catch And Release
Gear
Single Pointed Hooks
Anglers fishing delayed harvest streams must release all trout immediately from Nov. 1 - May 14 annually. use and possess only artificial lures with one single hook per lure from Nov. 1 - May 14 annually.
Chattooga River
Daily bag
8 fish/day
Chattooga River From Ga Hwy 28 Bridge Upstream To The Mouth Of Reed CreekCatch & release
Status
Catch And Release
Gear
Single Pointed Hooks
Anglers fishing delayed harvest streams must release all trout immediately from Nov. 1 - May 14 annually. use and possess only artificial lures with one single hook per lure from Nov. 1 - May 14 annually.
Noontootla CreekCatch & release
Status
Catch And Release
All trout less than 16 inches in length caught from this section of Noontootla Creek must be released immediately.
Smith Creek
Daily bag
8 fish/day
Smith Creek On Unicoi State Park From Unicoi Dam Downstream To The Unicoi State Park Property BoundaryCatch & release
Status
Catch And Release
Gear
Single Pointed Hooks
Anglers fishing delayed harvest streams must release all trout immediately from Nov. 1 - May 14 annually. use and possess only artificial lures with one single hook per lure from Nov. 1 - May 14 annually.
Smithgall Woods
Daily bag
8 fish/day
Toccoa River
Daily bag
8 fish/day
Toccoa River On U.s. Forest Service Land From 0.4 Miles Above The Shallowford Bridge Upstream To A Point 450 Feet Upstream Of The Sandy Bottom Canoe AccessCatch & release
Status
Catch And Release
Gear
Single Pointed Hooks
Anglers fishing delayed harvest streams must release all trout immediately from Nov. 1 - May 14 annually. use and possess only artificial lures with one single hook per lure from Nov. 1 - May 14 annually.
Waters Creek
Daily bag
8 fish/day
Min size
18"
Min size
22"
Min size
22"
Georgia statewide
Daily bag
8 fish

Also known as

Rules above match the following common names in our regulations database: Trout, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout.

Frequently asked questions

When is Trout season on Chattahoochee River?

Trout season on Chattahoochee River is set by DNR WRD. See the rule table for state- and zone-specific dates.

What is the size limit for Trout on Chattahoochee River?

Minimum size for Trout on Chattahoochee River is 18 inches in Waters Creek. Slot or maximum sizes may apply elsewhere on the water; see the table above.

What is the daily bag limit for Trout on Chattahoochee River?

Daily bag limit for Trout on Chattahoochee River is 5 fish in All Border Waters Covered.

Reference only. Regulations change mid-season. Always verify with the official source before keeping a catch. Last verified .

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