Update Aug 27th, 2021 We received news today that the Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatchery does not have the pathogens for Whirling Disease and IHNV. That is very good news. This week, we collected wild trout samples from Moccasin Creek upstream from Burton Hatchery and oligochaete (worm) samples from the springs that supply water to […]
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River Steward Award for the #cleanmywatercampaign
Juliet Cohen, Executive Director of the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, presented Jim Harvey, President of UCCTU, with the River Steward Award for the #cleanmywatercampaign, which is designed to inspire fly anglers from around the region to pick up trash and to take better care of rivers and lakes. The presentation was made during the week of the […]
Crayfish Creek Fundraiser 2021
Georgia Trout Unlimited and Appalachian Trout Anglers are pleased to announce the Crayfish Creek Fundraiser. If you trout fish in the North Georgia Mountains, you are an Appalachian Trout Angler. We all love the great outdoors and the wonderful sport of trout fishing provided to us right here at home. Regardless of the methods you […]
Dream Trip 2021 – Fly Fishing for Two
The Grand Prize is five days hosted fishing and six nights lodging in Idaho $10 – BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE Please select UCCTU to receive credit for your ticket purchases. Proceeds Benefit Georgia TU Coldwater Conservation and Georgia Trout Camp. “The opportunity to fish with John McGarity, stay in his fabulous log cabin conveniently located […]
2020 Autumn on the River
This year’s Autumn on the River was held online for the first time, and it could not have gone better. By the numbers, here is a summary of the auction: $9,325 raised 31 total successful bidders 619 views of the auction website A big thanks to all the volunteers and donors that help this year. […]
AOTR2020
Autumn on the River Fundraiser 2020 Oct 27th 7 pm To view our great items, go to our auction website: Go NOW It just wouldn’t be Fall without holding our chapter’s annual fundraiser — Autumn on the River. BUT, with Covid-19 still rearing its ugly head, we had to make some changes for the safety […]
Canceled- Chattooga River Sampling July 2020
Annual Chattooga River Sampling Canceled due to safety concerns. Updated – June 16, 2020 The GA DNR has scheduled the annual sampling in two locations (weather permitting): Any TU member interested in volunteering, signup at GA Council website or please email Sarah Baker sarah.baker@dnr.ga.gov Sarah will keep everyone updated in regards to scheduling changes due to […]
Spring #CLEANMYWATER 2020 Contest
Announcing the Spring #CLEANMYWATER 2020 Contest Sponsored By Walters Fly Rod Looking for a good way to get the family out of the house while making a difference in your community AND keeping socially distant? #CLEANMYWATER 2020 is here with a contest for all ages sponsored by @waltersflyrods running until June 30th. The #CLEANMYWATER campaign […]
Buy Local
#Buylocal During these uncertain times, you and your family’s safety and health are what matters most. The UCCTU Board of Directors has decided to cancel all UCCTU events in April. We are all in this together, and we hope that we may strengthen our communities, including the fly fishing community, during this time. Governor Brian […]