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Chattahoochee River Fly Fishing Report - November 8, 2026
CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER
ReportNOV 8 — 15, 2026
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Flow
756CFS
CHATTAHOOCHEE RIVER NEAR NORCROSS, GA
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Water Temp
55.2°F
Updated 2026-11-08
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Weather
41–69°F
Partly Cloudy
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Clarity
Clear
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Flow has dropped significantly to 756 CFS (gauge height 1.89 ft) from the high of 1,590 CFS reported last week, and water temperature is a trout-friendly 55.2°F — expect improving clarity and actively feeding brown and rainbow trout. With mostly sunny skies and a high near 68°F today, afternoon surface activity is very much in play.
What's Working — Hot Flies
Juju Baetis Tungsten #22
22
Parachute - Blue Wing Olive #22
22
Black Zebra Midge(TBH) #20
20
Olsen's Peacock Blowtorch Barbless #22 - 24
22
Top Secret Baetis #16
16
Egan's Thread Frenchie Jig - Olive #12
12
Olsen's Straggle Stone Brown Barbless #12 - 32
12
Egan's Frenchie #12
12
Egan's Silver Bullet - Baetis #14
14
Corn-fed Caddis (CDC) Tan #20
20
Coffey's CH Sparkle Minnow Sculpin #6
6
Tungsten Jig Bugger - Olive - Barbless #14
14
Hatch Chart
| Insect | Size | Activity | Prime Time |
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| Blue-Winged Olive (Baetis) | 20-22 | Moderate | 11 AM - 2 PM |
| Midge | 20-24 | Heavy | 9 AM - 12 PM |
| Caddis | 16-20 | Light | 3 PM - 6 PM |
| Stonefly (Little Brown) | 12-16 | Light | 10 AM - 1 PM |
Best Time Window
- 8 AM - 10 AM: Early midge activity in tailouts and slow glassy runs — nymph tight to the bottom before the sun hits the water.
- 11 AM - 2 PM: Prime BWO hatch window as temps warm — watch flat water for rising fish and be ready to switch to a dry fly.
- 4 PM - 6 PM: Low-light streamer hour for big fall brown trout — swing or strip through deep outside bends and undercut banks.
Guide's Tip
From the benchWith flow down to 756 CFS and water at 55.2°F, the Hooch is fishing like a completely different river than last week — wade the inside seams of main runs and set your indicator so your nymphs are ticking the bottom at 1.5x depth. The sunny skies and warming afternoon temps (up to 68°F) will push a legitimate BWO hatch between 11 AM and 2 PM, so keep a dry fly ready and watch the slower flat water downstream of riffles for rising fish. For big browns, work the streamer through deep outside bends and undercut banks during the low-light windows at first and last light — this is prime fall hunting season for the larger fish in the system.
Main Species
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout
