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    RIVER THROUGH ATLANTA

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Yes, a high quality trout fishery does run through Atlanta!

In fact, there are 48 river miles of designated trout water with over 9,000 acres of protected park lands managed by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and the National Park Service. The cool waters released from the depths of Lake Sidney Lanier at Buford dam provide an ideal environment for trout and other wildlife species. The flora and fauna abound along the river with frequent sightings of white tail deer, osprey, beaver, otter, muskrat, mink, raccoons and much more. 

 In the Fall of 2003 Charlie Ford landed the new state record brown trout which weighed over 18lbs. and rainbows in the 16 to 20 inch range are not uncommon!

Chris Scalley, the owner of River Through Atlanta, grew up on the Chattahoochee River and brings his passion for the river and the trout to his clients. Spending over 200 days a year on the ‘Hooch, gives Chris an unsurpassed knowledge of the river’s ecosystem and the behavior of the trout that inhabit it. No matter the time of year, Chris and his affiliate guides are ready to share the most efficient tactics for catching fish for their clients.

Even if you’re new to the sport of fly fishing, his expert guides can have you casting and presenting flies with proficiency by the day’s end.

The close proximity to the city of Atlanta provides an ideal getaway for the angler while on business travel to the Atlanta area. Book a trip during the weekdays and have the river almost to yourself!

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My girlfriend, Daylan, and I went on a guided trip down the Hooch with Chris Scalley. We are habitual fishers of small mountain streams on the Smoky Mountains. We were both intimidated and curious of fishing such a large tail water in Atlanta, especially from a boat. We ended up having a blast. We learned just how diverse the Chattahoochee River is, holding deep channels which we do not see often, but also holding spaces of shallow, rocky shoals. Chris Scalley taught us so much on the water. He knew exactly where we should cast, where each run was. Chris knows this body of water like the back of his hand. Unfortunately, we missed out on the Hooch’s wild browns, but we brought in a lot of beautiful rainbows. The water and surrounding ecosystem is prime territory for beautiful fish. Who would think this gem would be hidden in Atlanta, GA?
Michael Greene

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