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Here are directions to Rabun County’s most popular trout streams.
Rules and regulations change occasionally, so please do NOT depend on our
advice to keep you legal. You should consult the official regulations published
by the Department of Natural Resources. http://www.gofishgeorgia.com/ WARWOMAN CREEK
Approximately 100 yards north of the intersection of Highway 441 and
Savannah/Rickman Streets (3rd traffic light going north on 441 from
Belcher Supplies in Wiley) turn between the BP Station and the Days
Inn onto Warwoman Road. Go 8.1 miles and turn right onto Earl’s
Ford Road. Go 0.8 miles to the bridge. You can fish downstream from
here. You may fish upstream a short distance, but it is mostly private
property. This is a seasonal stream with no special rules. Fly fishermen
need to be talented to work this creek.
TUCKALUG CREEK
Approximately 100 yards north of the intersection of Highway 441 and
Savannah/Rickman Streets (3rd traffic light going north on 441 from
Belcher Supplies in Wiley) turn between the BP Station and the Days
Inn onto Warwoman Road. Go 6.2 miles and turn left onto Tuckalug Creek
Road. Go 0.7 mile to the bridge. This is a seasonal creek with no special
rules. Fly fishermen need to be talented to work this creek.
SARAH’S CREEK
Approximately 100 yards north of the intersection of Highway 441 and
Savannah/Rickman Streets (3rd traffic light going north on 441 from
Belcher Supplies in Wiley) turn between the BP Station and the Days
Inn onto Warwoman Road. Go 9.1 miles and turn left onto Sarah’s
Creek Road. Go about 2 miles and you will see a grassy area to your
left with some picnic tables. There are several good fishing holes
downstream from here. There is also a terrific waterfall. Follow the
trail downstream until you come to a place in the creek shallow enough
to cross easily. After crossing the creek continue on the trail downstream.
In a little while you will be able to hear the rushing water of the
falls. Be careful! The trail gets a little steep and narrow. Isn’t
it amazing how this gentle little stream can become so ferocious?!
For more good fishing continue on the road past this first area. Drive
thru the creek and go another 1.3 miles (there will be camping sites
along the way) till you come to another place to drive through the creek.
You can park here and fish the creek in either direction. There is a
little pool to your left where there are almost always some fish hanging
out. There are several good holes downstream from here, but after a couple
hundred yards, the going gets tough and you get a long way from the road.
If you cross the creek again at this point, you will probably need 4-wheel
drive before you get very far (depending on what the weather conditions
have been). The road stays pretty close to the creek. It is beautiful
territory with several cool places to camp. You might even catch a native
trout up in here. This is a seasonal stream with no special regulations.
Fly fishermen need to be talented to work this creek.
HOOD’S CREEK & WALNUT FORK CREEK
Follow the directions to Sarah’s Creek (above). After you drive
through the creek the first time, turn left onto Forest Service Road
155. Go about 1.5 miles to Walnut Fork. Walnut Fork merges with Hood’s
Creek about a mile downstream. Both creeks are seasonal streams and artificial
lures only. Don’t get caught with any other type bait in your possession,
even if your line is rigged with an artificial lure. Fly fishermen need
to be talented to work these creeks.
CHATTOOGA RIVER (WEST FORK)
Approximately 100 yards north of the intersection of Highway 441 and
Savannah/Rickman Streets (3rd traffic light going north on 441 from
Belcher Supplies in Wiley) turn between the BP Station and the Days
Inn onto Warwoman Road. Go 13.7 miles to the Chattooga River Bridge.
There is good fishing up or downstream from the bridge. Cross the bridge
and turn left on Overflow Creek Road and you will find many good fishing
spots as the road follows the river. You can fish this river year round
with no special regulations. There are numerous places with plenty
of room for fly-fishing.
HOLCOMB CREEK & OVERFLOW CREEK
Follow the directions to the Chattooga River West Fork (above). Cross
the bridge and turn left onto Overflow Creek Road. Go 4.8 miles and
make a hard right onto Forest Service Road 86-B. Go 0.1 mile to the
bridge. This is Holcomb Creek. Continue on for about 3 miles, and you
will come to Overflow Creek. Holcomb Creek is a seasonal creek, and
Overflow Creek is year round. There are a few good spots for fly-fishing.
BURRELL’S FORD (CHATTOOGA RIVER)
Follow the directions to the Chattooga River West Fork (above). Cross
the bridge and go 0.2 miles to the stop sign. Turn right onto Highway
28. Go 1.7 miles and turn left onto Burrell’s Ford Road. Go 6.9
miles to the bridge. Fish up or downstream from here. This is a really
popular spot for fly-fishing. If you want to fish more of the Chattooga
River in this area you can continue on Highway 28 to the bridge at
the South Carolina line. The Chattooga is a year round stream, but
there are some special regulations on the section of the river upstream
from the Highway 28 bridge to the mouth of Reed Creek. From Nov. 1
to May 14 you may only possess artificial lures with a single hook,
and you must release all trout immediately after catching them.
TALLULAH RIVER & COLEMAN RIVER
At the intersection of Highway 441 and Savannah/Rickman Streets (3rd
traffic light going north on 441 from Belcher Supplies in Wiley) turn
onto Savannah Street (Highway 76 West). Go 8.1 miles and bear right
onto Persimmon Road. Go 4.1 miles and turn left onto Tallulah River
Road. The road follows the river for several miles. There is one private
campground and three Forest Service campgrounds. About a mile and a
half in you will see the Coleman River on your right. The Tallulah
is a year round stream with no special regulations. The Coleman is
seasonal and artificial lures only. Any kind of tackle works good on
the Tallulah. The Coleman is tough on fly fishermen.
MOCCASIN CREEK
At the intersection of Highway 441 and Savannah/Rickman Streets (3rd
traffic light going north on 441 from Belcher Supplies in Wiley) turn
onto Savannah Street (Highway 76 West). Go 3.6 miles, and Moccasin
Creek Campground is on your left. This is a seasonal stream with a
short section that is clearly marked that is year round and reserved
for children under 12 and holders of honorary licenses.
WILDCAT CREEK
At the intersection of Highway 441 and Savannah/Rickman Streets (3rd
traffic light going north on 441 from Belcher Supplies in Wiley) turn
onto Savannah Street (Highway 76 west). Go 11.1 miles and turn left
onto Highway 197. Go 5 miles and turn right onto West Wildcat Road.
The road leads to the creek and campgrounds. This is a really beautiful
creek. In the hot summer months you will have to compete with swimmers.
The good fishing holes are also good swimming holes. You will have
less competition on a weekday instead of the weekend. Fly fishermen
need to be talented to work this creek.
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