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Recently two events took place in our area that the Rabun TU Chapter is proud to support, thanks to YOUR support of us:
Casting for Recovery hosted their Spring retreat at Smithgall Woods State Park, with the help of many volunteer helpers (maybe even some of you!). CFR uses fly fishing as a healing therapy…
Rabunites, let’s go fishing! We’d like to continue the great tradition of member fishing trips that our chapter member Mike Fuller started. Board member Mike Anderson showed us an interactive app called GroupMe that will make coordination much easier. And any member can invite others thru this means.
If you’d like to join our fishing…
"The 2023 Dream Trip reaches new heights. The opportunity to fish with John McGarity, stay in his fabulous log cabin conveniently located between the Madison River, Yellowstone National Park and the Henry's Fork puts you smack dab in the middle of some of the most famous trout waters in North America. John is the consummate trout…
We want to continue our efforts to conserve trout waters in Rabun County. Our team welcomes your help. While you are out fishing, if you see areas that could be improved or re- paired, such as erosion problems, stream siltation, streamside or in-stream trash, feel free to take pictures, identify the issue and location, and…
“Heavy Metal, Fish-head Bangers and Passing on Genes: Tails from the Smokies”
Tuesday, Oct 20 at 7:00 pm
To be held using Zoom video conferencing.
Veteran Rabunites will recall Matt’s excellent program to us at Tallulah Gorge State Park years ago. We learned about native brook trout restoration and some hot Smokies fishing tips for specks,…
The Rabun Chapter recently donated funds to help pay for a new kiosk to be located at the Burrells Ford Bridge, near the trailhead to Ellicotts Rock. The kiosk will encourage visitors to practice “Leave No Trace” outdoor recreation.
June 16 (Tues) Rabun Chapter Monthly Meeting is Canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Burton Trout Hatchery Begins Renovation, Visitor Hours Change
For the first time in 70 plus years, the Lake Burton Trout Hatchery raceways are empty and dry, and the last of the trout has entered North Georgia streams or been transferred to other trout hatcheries. But, why? The hatchery is preparing for a renovation, according to…
A popular stocked trout stream in Rabun County, Wildcat Creek, will have its trout stock- ings delayed for several weeks this spring due to the closure of Wildcat Creek Road. The US Forest Service has closed this road due to a landslide that occurred this winter.
The US Forest Service has indicated that the public…