Burrells Fordon Chattooga River
Conditions right now
No USGS gauge is linked to this water yet, so we can't chart flows.
What's working on Chattooga River
- 01Fish are actively feeding subsurface on nymphs and larvae as water temperatures cool.
- 02Look for intermittent hatches of Blue-Winged Olives, particularly on overcast afternoons.
- 03Warmer fall days can still bring panfish and fallfish to the surface for terrestrials or poppers.
- 04Streamers imitating baitfish and leeches are effective for larger, more aggressive fish.
- 05The cooler water often concentrates fish in deeper runs and pools.
What to tie on at Burrells Ford
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Elk Hair Caddis
Caddis activity is increasing in late spring, making this dry fly effective for all target species looking for adult caddis.
Buy at AmazonScud (Pink/Orange)
Freshwater shrimp (scuds) are a consistent food source year-round, and a pink or orange Scud can be very effective for Bluegill and Panfish in early spring.
Buy at AmazonHare's Ear Nymph
An essential general mayfly nymph for year-round fishing, highly effective in spring for Bluegill, Panfish, and Fallfish.
Buy at AmazonPheasant Tail Nymph
A year-round staple, this general mayfly nymph is particularly effective during spring BWO periods for all target species.
Buy at AmazonGurgler (Bass)
As spring progresses and water temperatures warm, topwater action for Bluegill, Panfish, and Fallfish can begin in the late afternoons, making this an excellent attractor.
Quill Gordon
Early spring hatches of Quill Gordons are occurring, making this a prime dry fly for Fallfish.
Buy at AmazonBlue-Winged Olive Comparadun
Blue-Winged Olives are actively hatching in early spring, especially on overcast days, making this low-profile dry fly excellent for selective Fallfish, Bluegill, and Panfish feeding on emergers and adults.
Damsel Nymph (Olive)
Damsel nymphs become active in late spring as they migrate towards shore to hatch, making this olive pattern effective when stripped slowly along weed beds for Bluegill and Panfish.
Woolly Bugger (Black/Olive)
This versatile streamer is essential for enticing aggressive strikes from Fallfish, Bluegill, and Panfish, imitating leeches and baitfish active in colder spring water.
Georgia season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
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Local flies, current advice and guided trips.