When was Blue Ridge Tailwater last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Sep 2, 2026, according to Georgia agency reports.

How often is Blue Ridge Tailwater stocked?

It was stocked once in the last 12 months.

Is Blue Ridge Tailwater stocked often?

The second most stocked of 4 waters in Fannin County. Stocked about as often as a typical Georgia water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.

How warm is the water near Blue Ridge Tailwater?

The nearest USGS gage read 61°F on Nov 9. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Blue Ridge Tailwater trout stocking

Fannin County, Georgia · stream · 1,458 ft elevation

Blue Ridge Tailwater was last stocked 2 months ago (Sep 2, 2026). We have 1 stocking on record since Sep 2, 2026, 1 in the last 12 months.

Last stocked

2 months ago

Sep 2, 2026

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

Water temperature

61°F

Ideal for trout

The second most stocked of 4 waters in Fannin County.
Stocked about as often as a typical Georgia water on our record.

River conditions

Nearest USGS gage: OCOEE RIVER AT COPPERHILL, TN (3 km away, on a different stream or lake).

Water temperature: 61°F
Flow: 305 cfs; lower than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 2.70 ft

Ideal for trout. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.

Water temperature (daily average), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 60 °F on Nov 8. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 1,000 cfs on Nov 8.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:30 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Blue Ridge Tailwater

Tonight
35°F
Clear then Patchy Frost
wind 0 mph
Monday
66°F
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Monday Night
36°F
Mostly Clear
wind 0 to 5 mph
Tuesday
69°F
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Tuesday Night
40°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 0 mph
Veterans Day
68°F
Mostly Sunny
3% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph

Forecast from the National Weather Service for this location, refreshed hourly.

Stocking history

20261 stocking

Date	Species
Sep 2Latest Wednesday	Trout

From Georgia fish and wildlife agency reports, collected nightly and kept after the agency takes them down. Agencies revise reports; check the agency's report before you go. Seasons and limits: Georgia fishing regulations.

Where is Blue Ridge Tailwater?

Fannin County, Georgia. The marker is the agency's location for this water; streams are often stocked at several access points.

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Stocked waters near Blue Ridge Tailwater

Toccoa River (F) Delayed Harveststream · 14 mistocked Nov 2, 2026
Holly Creekstream · 20 mistocked Aug 20, 2026
Mill Creek - 1stream · 20 mistocked Jun 18, 2026
Toccoa River (F)stream · 20 mistocked Aug 27, 2026
Rock Creek (F)stream · 21 mistocked Aug 26, 2026
Owl Town Creekstream · 22 mistocked Sep 2, 2026
Cooper Creekstream · 25 mistocked Aug 28, 2026

All stocked waters in Fannin County Stocked this week in Georgia

Questions about Blue Ridge Tailwater

When was Blue Ridge Tailwater last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Sep 2, 2026, according to Georgia agency reports.
How often is Blue Ridge Tailwater stocked?: It was stocked once in the last 12 months.
Is Blue Ridge Tailwater stocked often?: The second most stocked of 4 waters in Fannin County. Stocked about as often as a typical Georgia water on our record. We count each day the agency reported stocking it.
How warm is the water near Blue Ridge Tailwater?: The nearest USGS gage read 61°F on Nov 9. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.