The Chattahoochee River tailwater refers to the section of the river immediately downstream from Buford Dam. This area is known for its excellent trout fishing, particularly during the delayed harvest season. The tailwater section is managed to maintain suitable conditions for trout, with a delayed harvest period (November 1 to May 14) where catch-and-release fishing is required and a period (May 15 to October 31) where trout can be harvested.
| Measurement | Value |
|---|---|
| Cubic Feet per Second (CFS): | < 700 |
| Gage Height Feet: | < 4 |
| Turbidity: | < 10 |
| Discharge Rate: | < 3000 c.f.m |
| Location | Time to Arrive |
|---|---|
| Bowman’s Island | Zero |
| Hwy 20 | 30 min |
| Settles Bridge | 30-60 min |
| McGinnis Ferry | 2.0 hr |
| Abbott’s Bridge | 3.0 hr |
| Pleasant Hill Rd/McClure Bridge | 3.5 – 4.0 hr |
| Medlock Bridge | 4 – 5 hr |
| Jones Bridge | 5–6 hr |
| Holcomb Bridge | 6-7 hr |
| Island Ford | 7-8 hr |
| Morgan Falls | 9-10 hr (on line flow gauge of 812.5 matches to 6 feet at Paces Ferry approx 2 hr later) |
| Cochran Shoals | 10-11 hr |
| Location | Miles Down Stream | Hrs to Crest | Hrs to Recede |
|---|---|---|---|
| Settles Bridge | 5 | 1.5 | 3 |
| McGinnis Ferry | 8.5 | 3 | 6 |
| Abbotts Bridge | 13 | 4.5 | 8 |
| Jones Bridge | 19 | 6.5 | 14 |
| Island Ford | 29 | 10 | 20 |
I am working on a small webapp to gather fishing conditions for my area. If you want to take a peek the link to the app and repo can be found below.
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Source: ngto.org | Swamp Angel The link below provides information regarding water conditions at the Medlock Bridge station near Norcross. It's about halfway between Abbotts Bridge and Jones Bridge. Chattahoochee River at Medlock Bridge near Norcross, GA The information at this particular loca...