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Water Sports in Blue Ridge GA

Whitewater Rafting - From March to October the Ocoee River comes alive with whitewater enthusiasts from around the world who journey to shoot the world-class rapids in rafts, canoes, and kayaks.  The Class III and IV rapids that highlight this river begin just west of Ducktown, TN. The Ocoee Whitewater Center is a federally operated put-in that is used by both commercial companies and individuals. In 2002 nearly 300,000 people made the journey from this site to the take-out more than 5 miles further down the river.  Some Ocoee Rapids:

• Grump, Gonzo Shoals, Broken Nose (Vegomatic), Second Helping, Moon Shot Double Suck, Double Trouble (Maypop), Squeeze Play, Tablesaw (Buzzsaw), Diamond Splitter, Slingshot, Hell's Hole

Lake Blue Ridge - Sparkling Lake Blue Ridge has over 100 miles of shoreline and is one of the purest lakes in the TVA System. Offered here is swimming, boat rentals, jet skiing, fishing, and picnicking.  Hike around Lake Blue Ridge through the

Chattahoochee National Forest.  Walleye, smallmouth bass, white bass, and bluegill are the most sought-after species of fish on the Lake. There are even larger lakes nearby, including 4180-acre Lake Nottely and 7000-acre Lake Chatuge.

Toccoa River - The beautiful whitewater Toccoa River, from which Lake Blue Ridge is formed, is very popular for trout fishing, tubing, and canoeing. The Toccoa River Canoe Trail is perfect for beginners who are looking for a few rapids and some beautiful scenery along the way.  The put-in is located at the Toccoa Ranger District's Deep Hole Recreation Area, a U.S. Forest Service campground off of highway GA 60 south of Blue Ridge. The canoe trail begins on the north bank of the river, flowing west and north toward Blue Ridge. The entire float from Deep Hole to Sandy Bottoms is 13.8 miles.

Trout Fishing - In addition to the Toccoa River, there is plenty of good fishing for trophy-size trout on a number of rushing streams in the Blue Ridge Mountain area, including Fightingtown Creek, Rock Creek, Cooper Creek, and Noontootla Creek. If you really want to catch a nice trout, make a daytrip to the Chattahoochee National Fish Hatchery. Located off of Highway 60 between Morganton and Dahlonega GA, the fish hatchery raises a million rainbow trout each year to stock the tailwaters, streams, and lakes of the North Georgia Mountains.  Visitors can tour the hatchery and visitor center.  Take your own gear and be sure to have a Georgia fishing license. The hatchery offers special group tours and sponsors annual fishing functions for kids and seniors. The Hatchery is located near other Blue Ridge mountain attractions, including Deep Hole and Cooper Creek recreation areas.

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