Nacoochee Bend
Unicoi Outfitters Home Waters. Located a literal stones throw from the shop, just south of Helen, Nacoochee Bend offers 1.5 Miles of private trout water. The Bend is managed for trophy fish, mostly consisting of large rainbow trout, with the occasional brown or brook trout.
This is the location for our Gilligan Special and Intro to Fly-Fishing Class.
Nacoochee Bend tends to be out most popular piece of water, and is our only private water that offers unguided fishing for trophy trout.
Nacoochee Bend offers many advantages for both new and experienced fly-fishermen. The larger river provides more room for beginners still working on developing their casting skills, while the option for unguided trips means experienced anglers may set out on their own without a guide.
Rainbow Point
Rainbow Point is located on the Soque River, just a few miles north of the historic town of Clarkesville, Georgia. This section of river offers anglers a chance at rainbow trout and brown trout, with rainbows being the predominate species. This area of the Soque river is larger than the upper half of the river, offering anglers various types of water, and the opportunity to improve on mid to long range techniques for targeting trout. This fish here get large, providing anglers a good chance at a fish of a lifetime. We offer half trips here, with plenty of room to accommodate up to four angler in a party.
Soque Camp
Soque Camp is located on the scenic upper section of the Soque river located near Batesville, Georgia. This section of river is home to both rainbows and brown trout, as well at the occasional brook trout. You can expect to find a good number of colorful and hard fighting trout in the 14″-18″ and some fish that go well above 20″.
This section of the river does have smaller casting lanes than other private waters we guide on so we find it best suited for fly anglers with at least a couple of seasons of casting experience. We offer both half day and full day trips here, with enough room to accommodate up to four anglers in a party.
Larry’s Lodge on the Soque
Larry’s Lodge is located on the upper valley of the Soque river near Batesville, Georgia. This section of river is home to both rainbows and brown trout, and you can expect to catch a good mix of both stocked and wild fish. The fish here have vivid colors and are very hard fighters.
We find this section of water best suited for fly anglers with at least a couple of seasons of fly fishing experience. We offer both half day and full day trips here, with enough room to accommodate up to four anglers in a party.