When was Chattooga River last stocked?

The latest reported stocking was Nov 21, 2025, according to Georgia agency reports.

How often is Chattooga River stocked?

It was stocked once in the last 12 months.

Is Chattooga River stocked often?

Number 5 of 10 stocked waters in Rabun County by stocking days. 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 Chattooga River?

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

Chattooga River trout stocking

Rabun County, Georgia · stream · 1,587 ft elevation

Chattooga River was last stocked 12 months ago (Nov 21, 2025). We have 1 stocking on record since Nov 21, 2025, 1 in the last 12 months.

Last stocked

12 months ago

Nov 21, 2025

Next planned

Not announced

Last 12 months

1 stocking

Water temperature

50°F

Ideal for trout

Number 5 of 10 stocked waters in Rabun County by stocking days.
Stocked about as often as a typical Georgia water on our record.

River conditions

USGS gage: CHATTOOGA RIVER AT BURRELLS FORD, NR PINE MTN, GA (7 km away).

Water temperature: 50°F
Flow: 68 cfs; higher than usual for the last six weeks
Gage height: 0.94 ft

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

Water temperature (daily high), last six weeks (°F), daily. Latest: 54 °F on Nov 8. The green band is the ideal range for trout.

Streamflow, last six weeks (cfs), daily. Latest: 69 cfs on Nov 9.

Latest reading Nov 9, 2026, 8:45 AM UTC. USGS data are provisional. Gage page at USGS.

Weather at Chattooga River

Tonight
42°F
Clear
wind 5 mph
Monday
68°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Monday Night
44°F
Clear
wind 1 mph
Tuesday
67°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 1 mph
Tuesday Night
45°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 2 mph
Veterans Day
65°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 2 mph

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

Stocking history

20251 stocking

Date	Species
Nov 21Latest Friday	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 Chattooga River?

Rabun 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 Chattooga River

West Fork Chattooga Riverstream · 4 mistocked Sep 3, 2026
Warwoman Creekstream · 5 mistocked Sep 3, 2026
Holcomb Creekstream · 6 mistocked Sep 3, 2026
Sarah's Creekstream · 6 mistocked Sep 25, 2026
Black Rock Lakelake · 14 mistocked May 21, 2026
Timpson Creekstream · 19 mistocked Sep 3, 2026
Panther Creek (S)stream · 21 mistocked Jun 2, 2026
Panther Creek (H)stream · 21 mistocked Sep 4, 2026

All stocked waters in Rabun County Stocked this week in Georgia

Questions about Chattooga River

When was Chattooga River last stocked?: The latest reported stocking was Nov 21, 2025, according to Georgia agency reports.
How often is Chattooga River stocked?: It was stocked once in the last 12 months.
Is Chattooga River stocked often?: Number 5 of 10 stocked waters in Rabun County by stocking days. 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 Chattooga River?: The USGS gage read 50°F on Nov 9. Prime range for trout (about 50 to 65°F): fish are feeding actively.