Third Annual Blue Ridge Trout Festival

Trout Festival of Georgia

The Blue Ridge Trout Festival & Outdoor Adventures returns Saturday, April 28, 2018. The event combines trout fishing and outdoor recreation in the historic district of Georgia’s Blue Ridge. Enjoy adventure outfitters, local fishing guides, conservation information, lodging services, home decor and gifts, fly making, art, outdoor clothing and fishing gear, and a Food Truck […]

Dream Trip Winner Announced

Oconee River

Congratulations to Mack Martin, who won the 2017 Dream Trip! Martin will enjoy five days hosted fishing and six nights lodging in July in Idaho. Proceeds from the raffle benefit Trout Unlimited Cold Water Conservation and Trout Camp. Click the link to view the full list of raffle winners and their prizes. Award List

Hoot on the Hooch Rescheduled

jumping trout photo

The Georgia Foothills Chapter of Trout Unlimited has moved its annual fundraiser, Hoot on the Hooch, up one week to March 11. The Drawing for the Dream Trip will still be held during Hoot on the Hooch. For more information, check out the chapter website.

Dream Trip – Fly Fishing for Two

Don’t forget to buy a ticket for the 2017 Dream Trip! The grand prize includes five days hosted fishing and six nights lodging in Idaho July 23-29, 2017. The winner also receives $500 in travel expenses. John McGarity is the host. Tickets are $10, and proceeds from ticket sales benefit Trout Unlimited’s Cold Water Conservation […]

Calling All Trout Campers!

Trout Camp is set for June 4-9, 2017, at the Rabun Gap Nacoochee School in Clayton, GA. Boys and girls, ages 12-15, will learn and practice the sport of fly fishing, study sound conservation practices, and enjoy a fun and rewarding experience. Check with your local Trout Unlimited chapter for their deadline. Applications are available […]

Lott Receives Outstanding Outreach and Partnership Award

Georgia Adopt-A-Stream recognized William (Bill) A. Lott with the Outstanding Outreach and Partnership award. This award is given to the group or individual who has demonstrated skill in effectively implementing Adopt-A-Stream outreach efforts and has created a strong network of community partnerships. Lott is the Conservation and Advocacy Chair for the Upper Chattahoochee Chapter of […]

Sam Rizzio Youth Fly Fishing & Conservation Clinic

The Sam Rizzio Youth Fly Fishing & Conservation Clinic is a comprehensive one-day fly fishing clinic for young people (ages 10-15). The clinic is designed for the beginning fly fisher and will provide basic instruction in all phases of fly fishing, including fly casting, knot tying, insect identification and conservation. Certified instructors and mentors will […]

2016 Dream Trip Winner Announced

National Park

Congratulations to Steve Hilliard, the Grand Prize Winner of the 2016 Dream Trip. Hilliard won five days hosted fishing and six nights lodging at a private cabin in Island Park, Idaho, which is near the west entrance of Yellowstone National Park. Dream Trip prize winners were selected during “Hoot on the Hooch,” sponsored by the Foothills Chapter […]

Lott to Receive GA Adopt-A-Stream Award

Georgia Adopt-A-Stream will honor William Lott Sr. with a 2015 Outstanding Outreach and Participation Award. The presentation will take place Saturday, March 12, during Confluence 2016, which will be held at the Environmental and Heritage Center in Buford, GA. Congratulations to Bill for all his hard work!

Dream Trip 2016 Raffle Tickets

The 2016 Dream Trip reaches new heights. The opportunity to fish with John McGarity, stay in his fabulous log cabin conveniently located between the Madison River, Yellowstone National Park and the Henry’s Fork puts you smack dab in the middle of some of the most famous trout waters in North America. John is the consummate […]