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Georgia Fishing License: Where To Buy, Costs, & Age Requirements

Posted by Cedar Creek Cabin Rentals on Mon, Aug 14, 2023


Photo of Farrow Peacock, courtesy of McGowan Peacock

Fishing in Georgia includes the state's more than 4,000 miles of trout streams and more than 12,000 miles of warm water streams teeming with trout, pike, and more than a dozen other fish species that populate Georgia waters. If you can't wait to try your own luck fishing in the Peach State, here's what you need to know about getting your Georgia fishing license.
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Fishing The Toccoa River: Best Locations & Flies For Landing Trout

Posted by Cedar Creek Cabin Rentals on Wed, Jul 26, 2023

Have you imagined yourself fly fishing one of the top rivers in north Georgia?  

There are many highly skilled anglers and other important local sources that say the Toccoa River near Helen Georgia is one of the best places to catch trophy brown trout in the State of Georgia.  

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North Georgia Fishing Spots: Best Places To Fish

Posted by Tom Telford on Sat, Jul 01, 2023



If you are planning on fishing on your next trip to north Georgia, you'll find an abundance of hot spots to catch a variety of fish. Plus getting back to nature and relaxing in the great outdoors is what every nature lover and outdoor enthusiast craves.  As busy workers, we can feel we'll explode if we don't get out of the office for a weekend away from the chaos of busy life (in fact, this is the essence of our mission). 

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Soque River Fly Fishing: Where Big Trouts Are Within Casting Distance

Posted by Hunter Burnette on Tue, Dec 12, 2017


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

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Dukes Creek Fly Fishing: Insights For a Successful Fishing

Posted by Hunter Burnette on Thu, Nov 30, 2017


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.

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Helen GA Fly Fishing Tips: Successful Flies For North Georgia Waters

Posted by Hunter Burnette on Fri, Aug 04, 2017


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.

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Richard Russell Scenic Highway - A Must See Near Helen Georgia

Posted by Tom Telford on Wed, Feb 08, 2012

This blog post is part of “THINGS TO DO ULTIMATE GUIDE HELEN, GEORGIA” blog series.


You have been working hard, seeing the same old high-rise buildings and familiar places every day. Deep down you want for more out of life. You long for adventure and to see new places; like the mountains of North Georgia, where there is a treasure trove of fun-filled activities to create life-long memories.

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