Access point

Jones Bridge Park (upper tailwater access)on Chattahoochee River (Buford Tailwater)

Park access and wade-friendly banks used by local fly anglers for dry-fly and nymph fishing.

Chattahoochee River (Buford Tailwater) report Directions34.0996°N, 84.2949°W

River flow last 30 days

USGS gauge 02335000 · daily averageUpdated Oct 16

Flow now

976cfs

Inside the typical range (754–1,870 cfs)

Last 7 days

Rising

755 to 1,821 cfs

Bite report · week of Oct 4

Nymphing remains highly productive

01Nymphing remains highly productive, targeting prevalent midges, scuds, and mayfly nymphs.
02Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) hatches are expected, particularly on overcast afternoons, offering dry fly opportunities.
03Streamer patterns are becoming increasingly effective for enticing larger, more aggressive trout as water temperatures continue to drop.
04Mysis Shrimp continue to be a crucial and consistent food source in this tailwater environment, especially when fished near the bottom.

What to tie on at Jones Bridge Park (upper tailwater access)

Picked from recent reports for this stretch.

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Zebra Midge

#18#20#22#24

Midges are the most prolific and consistent food source in the Chattahoochee tailwater during the winter months. Black and red patterns in small sizes are essential.

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Little Black Stonefly nymph

Winter stoneflies are one of the few larger insects active in February. This nymph is an excellent lead fly for a two-fly nymph rig.

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Midge

#20#22#24

Midges are a primary and consistent food source in tailwaters year-round, and remain active in the fall.

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Flashback Scud Wet Hare's Ear

#14#16#18

A good general searching nymph, mimicking various aquatic insects and scuds which are active in the currents throughout fall.

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Woolly Bugger (Black/Olive)

#4#6#8

An essential streamer for enticing aggressive strikes from trout and smallmouth bass, imitating leeches and baitfish active in colder fall water.

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Baetis Nymph

#16#18#20#22

Baetis (BWO) nymphs are active year-round on tailwaters and spring creeks, with strong emergences expected in the fall.

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Mysis Shrimp

#14#16#18

Mysis shrimp are a consistent food source in tailwaters below Mysis-producing reservoirs year-round, effective when fished dead drift near the bottom.

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