Chattahoochee Float Times and Fishing Tips
Chattahoochee River Information
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Approximate time in hours for water release crest to reach various locations downstream from Buford Dam. To access information on the generation schedule call 770-945-1466.
The government site (http://ga2.er.usgs.gov/bacteria/) that shows accurate and timely river conditions: the turbidity should be under 10 to be considered fishable.
“BE SURE TO CALL THE DAM BEFORE YOU FISH!”
770-945-1466
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Location
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Miles Downstream
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Approximate Hours to Crest
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Approximate Hours for Water to Completely Recede
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Highway 20 Bridge
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2.5 Miles
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45 Minutes
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1-1/2 Hours
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Settles Bridge
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5 Miles
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1.5 Hours
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3 Hours
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McGinnis Ferry Bridge
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8.5 Miles
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3 Hours
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6 Hours
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Suwanee Creek
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10 Miles
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3.5 Hours
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7 Hours
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Rogers Bridge
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11 Miles
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3.75 Hours
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7-1/4 Hours
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Abbotts Bridge, GA 120
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13 Miles
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4.5 Hours
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8 Hours
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McClure Bridge
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14 Miles
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5 Hours
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10 Hours
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Medlock Bridge, GA 141
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17 Miles
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6 Hours
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13 Hours
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Jones Bridge
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19 Miles
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6.5 Hours
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14 Hours
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Holcomb Bridge
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23 Miles
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8 Hours
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16 Hours
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Island Ford
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29 Miles
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10 Hours
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20 Hours
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Roswell Rd., U.S. 19
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31 Miles
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10.5 Hours
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21 Hours
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Morgan Falls
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35 Miles
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11.5 Hours
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Morgan Falls Dam.
For information on generation schedules for Morgan Falls Dam, call 404-329-1455. |
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Access Points: See the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Maps for location details.
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Miles from Buford Dam
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Location
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Access Point Location Comments
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0
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BUFORD DAM
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Public Park, boat ramp, picnic tables, parking, good wading areas on east and west side of river. Must wear a Personal Flotation Device (PFD) from Buford Dam to Hwy 20 Bridge. |
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2.5
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Hwy. 20 Bridge from Hwy 20 Bridge to the boat ramp at Medlock Bridge. (Artificials Only)
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Limited parking, long walk to river, steep bank, slippery when wet, limited wading. Excellent float tube trip to Settles Bridge. Artificial Lures only . Call 911 to report offense. |
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5
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Settles Bridge
(Artificials Only)
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East side access only, good parking, great wading areas. Long float trip to Abbotts Bridge. |
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8.5
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McGinnis Ferry
(Artificials Only)
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New boat ramp with excellent parking. Forsyth County fencing blocks all access to wade fishing upstream. Good float to Abbotts Bridge. |
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13
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Abbotts Bridge
(Artificials Only)
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Public park, boat ramp, tables, restrooms, limited wading. Good float trip to Medlock. |
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17
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Medlock Bridge
(END – Artificials Only)
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Public park, boat ramp, picnic tables, very wooded area. Good float trip to Jones Bridge. |
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19
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Jones Bridge- East Side
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Great park with large covered pavilion, restrooms, picnic tables. Extensive wading areas. Good float trip to Holcomb Bridge. |
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20
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Jones Bridge- West Side
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Public park west of river off Barnwell Road. Boat ramp, picnic tables, restrooms. Good, short float trip along park property. |
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23
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Holcomb Bridge
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Limited parking, exit immediately on right just below bridge and Water Plant. Parking available. |
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29
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Island Ford
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Chattahoochee National Recreation Area Headquarters. Great park. Restrooms, picnic tables, boat ramp, fishing pier. Beautiful river views. Extensive wading areas. |
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31
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Hwy 9 & Azalea Rd
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Parking, picnic table, wading areas. |
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32
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Chattahoochee River Park
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Parking, restrooms, picnic tables, boat ramp. |
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35
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Morgan Falls Dam
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Parking, boat ramp, good wading areas. |
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37
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Johnsons Ferry
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Parking, boat ramp, no wading. Good float trip to Cochran Shoals. |
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40
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Cochran Shoals
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Parking, restrooms, picnic tables, good float along park property. |
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43
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East Palisades
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Off Harris Trail and Whitewater Creek Road. Parking, picnic tables. Extensive wading areas. Good, short float trip along park property. Good float trip to Paces Mill. |
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44
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Hwy 41 / Cobb Pkwy
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Paces Mill Park. Parking, restrooms, picnic tables, boat ramp. Extensive wading areas. |