Georgia's best and most well known state managed trophy trout stream. Located only 10 minutes from our shop, this stream provides over five miles of water and a limited number of anglers. Fishing methods are spin or fly fishing, barbless hooks, all catch and release. Fishing is year round, on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays only. There are morning and afternoon sessions (except during the winter months with a single all-day session), and the number of anglers is limited to 15 per session.
Call Smithgall Woods at (706) 878-3087 for reservations. A Georgia State Park parking fee of $2.00 is required. Stop by Unicoi Outfitters for an update on which flies are working on which sections of the creek.
Dukes Creek
From the city limits on the south side of Helen, upstream to the headwaters and tributaries near Unicoi Gap, the Chattahoochee River provides many miles of varied trout fishing. Anglers who are willing to fish early in the morning and late in the evening are often amazed at the quality of the fishery on the 'Hooch through Helen and Robertstown.
At the higher elevations of the Chattahoochee, you'll find a mix of stocked trout and wild trout. With true mountain stream characteristics, the upper 'Hooch requires stealth and delicate presentation.
Unicoi Outfitters makes frequent guided trips to this section of the river. Camping is available at several USFS designated campsites along the upper Chattahoochee River.
