Chattahoochee River Tailwater (below Buford Dam) fishing forecast

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About fishing Chattahoochee River Tailwater (below Buford Dam)

A cold, stocked trout fishery that depends on dam releases; water rises quickly during generation, and wading can be dangerous.

Fish to target

• Rainbow trout
• Brown trout

Safety: dam releases

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Mobile District) - Buford Dam releases controls releases. Water levels and current can rise quickly and without warning below dams. Wear a life jacket and heed warning sirens.

Regulations and licensing

Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division fishing regulations · Fishing license

Species and locations are starter data and should be verified with the state wildlife agency.