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Chattahoochee River (Upper) stocking schedule 2026.

Stocking NowRiverWhite County, Habersham County

North Georgia's most-fished trout water — mix of cold tailwater (below Buford Dam) and stocked North Georgia mountain sections. GADNR stockings spring and fall.

Official source

For the actual Chattahoochee River (Upper) stocking dates and volumes this week, view Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division's official stocking report.

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Chattahoochee River (Upper) stocking detail

  • Rainbow Trout
    WeeklyDelayed Harvest
    JanJan — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesFebFeb — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesMarMar — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesAprApr — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesMayMay — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesJunJun — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesJulJul — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesAugAug — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesSepSep — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesOctOct — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesNovNov — moderate stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inchesDecDec — no stocking Rainbow Trout typical size: 9–12 inch catchable; some trophy fish 16+ inches
    Typical volumeWeekly stockings on Delayed Harvest section
    RegulationDelayed Harvest section October–May at Smithgall Woods.
    Access points
    • Buford Dam (lower)
    • Helen
    • Smithgall Woods

Access & amenities

Full public accessNearest town: Helen, GA

Public access through Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area and DNR sites.

boat rampparkingstream access
USGS gauge 02331600 — live water data →

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