Image Courtesy of the US Forest Service
Have you heard about the Soque River in north Georgia, near Helen? If not then do you know Ted Turner? The Soque River is the location of many avid fly-fishermen, including Ted Turner, and a visit to this pristine trout stream is totally worth a trip to north Georgia.
Image courtesy of Friends of Smithgall Woods
The setting of this beautiful stream is nestled in the hardwoods as it meanders its way threw the mountainous landscape. It's proximity to Helen Georgia provides ample opportunity for traditional lodging, but at the same time you get the experience of fly fishing in a wilderness setting.
Photo by Carl Heyerdahl on Unsplash
There are numerous Fly Fishing locations and opportunities in close proximity to Helen Georgia. The nearby Chattahoochee river and its tributaries are full of native rainbow, brown, and brook trout. Below we share important keys to successful fly fishing, or shall we say catching? Let's get started.
This blog post is part of “THINGS TO DO ULTIMATE GUIDE HELEN, GEORGIA” blog series.
There is not a more beautiful time in the Georgia mountains than in the Spring. With rhododendrons blooming and wildlife on the move, it is a rebirth of nature in many ways. Particularly in Helen GA, the sound of a wild turkey gobble can be heard resounding deep within the mountain draws.
