Georgia
Chattooga River at Burrells Ford
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Current Readings
- Flow
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 02176930 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
76°F
Feels like
79°F
Wind
5 mph N
Wind gust
5 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
Clear
Temp 74°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 8 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 74°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 12 PM
Clear
Temp 89°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 4 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 93°F
Chance 15%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Sat 8 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 80°F
Chance 12%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sun 12 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 78°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Drizzle
High 93°F / Low 73°F
Chance 20%
Precip 0.03 in
Max gust 11 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Drizzle
High 90°F / Low 73°F
Chance 65%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 23 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Drizzle
High 76°F / Low 65°F
Chance 65%
Precip 0.02 in
Max gust 18 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 82°F / Low 63°F
Chance 14%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 9 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.
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Fishing Overview
Chattooga River at Burrells Ford near Pine Mountain, Georgia. Monitoring-Backed from USGS (live 00010, 00060, 00065).
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Chattooga 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
Burrells Ford is the bounded Wild and Scenic Chattooga trout reach on the Georgia/South Carolina line. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 02176930 (live discharge, stage, and water temperature). This is one Georgia identity, not an SC clone, and not Clayton 02177000. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
GADNR Chattooga rainbow trout. USGS 02176930 Burrells Ford. Not Clayton 02177000.
Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
GADNR Chattooga brown trout.
Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Brook trout in colder Chattooga headwaters.
Source: Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Free-flowing mountain Chattooga at Burrells Ford, Rabun County, distinct from Clayton 02177000 and from the Alabama Chattooga at Summerville.
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 USFS Chattooga Wild and Scenic access, including Burrells Ford. Catalog coordinates are USGS 02176930. Confirm current corridor rules.
Stocking information
GADNR and partner trout management on the Chattooga includes wild and hatchery-supported components by reach. Confirm current official notices.
Official sources
GADNR and USFS Chattooga corridor rules change. Distinct from Clayton 02177000 and from any SC clone. Confirm current GADNR 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
Rabun, 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
Rabun
Management Category
Inland fly-fishing trout river
Regulation Scope
Chattooga River at Burrells Ford
Regulation Summary
Chattooga at Burrells Ford: GADNR inland trout-stream and Wild and Scenic corridor rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
rainbow-trout, brown-trout, brook-trout
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