The Chattahoochee River is a magnificent 430-mile waterway that flows through Georgia, Alabama, and Florida, offering anglers diverse fishing experiences in varied environments. Known for its vibrant ecosystem and stunning scenery, the river maintains a consistently cool temperature year-round, rarely exceeding 50°F, creating ideal conditions for numerous fish species. The river's unique geological features, including rocky outcrops, wide river bends, and forested banks, provide a picturesque backdrop for anglers while creating diverse fishing habitats that promise both challenges and rewards.
Learn what type of fish are at Chattahoochee River and what's needed to catch them.
Micropterus salmoides
Micropterus dolomieu
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Salmo trutta
Salvelinus fontinalis
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
Micropterus henshalli
Atractosteus spatula
Ictalurus furcatus
Lepomis macrochirus
Ameiurus nebulosus
Esox niger
Ictalurus punctatus
Cyprinus carpio
Lepomis marginatus
Pylodictis olivaris
Centrarchus macropterus
Esox americanus
Lepomis cyanellus
Lepomis megalotis
Lepisosteus osseus
Hypentelium nigricans
Carpiodes cyprinus
Lepomis auritus
Lepomis microlophus
Micropterus coosae
Lepomis miniatus
Ambloplites rupestris
Micropterus cataractae
Alosa chrysochloris
Micropterus punctulatus
Lepisosteus oculatus
Minytrema melanops
Lepomis punctatus
Morone saxatilis
Lepomis gulosus
Morone chrysops
Ameiurus catus
Pomoxis annularis
Catostomus commersonii
Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division
Updated Nov 13, 2026. Dates are as precise as the agency reports them.
Open stocking page, opens in new tabLearn how to get on Chattahoochee River. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.
See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.
When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.
Anglers fishing delayed harvest streams must release all trout immediately and use and possess only artificial lures with one single hook per lure from Nov. 1–May 14 annually. The use of additional “dropper” lures on one line is permitted as long as each lure contains one single hook. These restrictions do not apply from May 15–Oct. 31 of each year.
Anglers age 16 and older must have a current Georgia fishing license in their possession while fishing in fresh or salt water in Georgia. Additionally, a free SIP is required to fish in saltwater. A temporary authorization number obtained by telephone or internet sale may be used for seven days until the paper copy is received or printed. Game Wardens may require photo identification when checking fishing licenses. Exception: A fishing license is not required to fish in private ponds (does not include ponds owned by governments—city, county, state, or federal) nor by a resident and their immediate family when fishing on their land.
When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.
Navigable waters are those capable of regular barge traffic. The public may boat and fish to the low water mark only where the streambed is owned by the state. If the streambeds are private, you need permission to wade and fish.
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All Flow Stations
Scheduled releases and generation forecasts from the dams on Chattahoochee River.
Chattahoochee River · Below Buford Dam · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District
Generating until 8:00 PM EST, up to 63 MW
Forecast updated today at 4:22 PM EST. Schedules can change, so check the operator's page before you go.
Chattahoochee River · Below Walter F. George Dam · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District
Generating until 10:00 PM CST, up to 80 MW
Forecast updated today at 3:22 PM CST. Schedules can change, so check the operator's page before you go.
Chattahoochee River · Below West Point Dam · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District
Generating tomorrow 7:00 AM EST to 8:00 AM EST, up to 42 MW
Forecast updated today at 4:22 PM EST. Schedules can change, so check the operator's page before you go.
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