Georgia
Chattahoochee River at Atlanta
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Why
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Cautions
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Blocking Factors
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Current Readings
- Flow
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- Gage Height
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- Water Temperature
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- Latest current reading
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 02336000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Mostly clear
Temperature
78°F
Feels like
85°F
Wind
3 mph S
Wind gust
4 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 1:15 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 4 AM
Overcast
Temp 76°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 8 AM
Clear
Temp 74°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 12 PM
Clear
Temp 91°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 4 PM
Clear
Temp 98°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 8 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 82°F
Chance 15%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sun 12 AM
Clear
Temp 79°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Rain
High 98°F / Low 74°F
Chance 24%
Precip 0.16 in
Max gust 22 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 99°F / Low 74°F
Chance 19%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Drizzle
High 86°F / Low 76°F
Chance 24%
Precip 0.01 in
Max gust 22 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Drizzle
High 93°F / Low 73°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 26 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
Chattahoochee River at Atlanta, Georgia. Monitoring-Backed from USGS (live 00010, 00060, 00065).
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Chattahoochee River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Atlanta is the urban Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area trout reach. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 02336000 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). Distinct from Buford Dam 02334430, Helen 02330450, and Florida Apalachicola River at Chattahoochee 02358000. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
GADNR Atlanta CRNRA rainbow trout. USGS 02336000. Distinct from Buford 02334430 and Florida 02358000.
Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
GADNR Atlanta CRNRA brown trout.
Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Tailwater
Urban CRNRA Chattahoochee at Atlanta, Fulton County, downstream of Buford and distinct from the Florida Apalachicola pin that shares the place-name Chattahoochee.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public fishing is documented by GADNR and NPS CRNRA units in metro Atlanta. Catalog coordinates are USGS 02336000.
Stocking information
GADNR stocks CRNRA trout. Confirm current official notices. Stocking is fishery context, not a condition rating.
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division
Official sources
GADNR and CRNRA rules change. Distinct from Buford 02334430 and from Florida 02358000. Confirm current GADNR and NPS regulations.
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Fulton, Georgia
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Fulton
Management Category
Inland trout tailwater
Regulation Scope
Chattahoochee River at Atlanta
Regulation Summary
Chattahoochee at Atlanta: GADNR inland trout and CRNRA rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
rainbow-trout, brown-trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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