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Chattahoochee River - Morgan Falls Section

Metro Atlanta river section with trout, shoal bass, largemouth, stripers, pickerel, bream, and catfish.

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About Chattahoochee River - Morgan Falls Section

Metro Atlanta river section with trout, shoal bass, largemouth, stripers, pickerel, bream, and catfish.

The Morgan Falls section offers a mix of coldwater and warmwater fishing near Sandy Springs. Anglers may target trout, shoal bass, largemouth bass, striped bass, chain pickerel, bream, and catfish depending on location and flow. Water releases can change conditions quickly. Wading and boating require caution.

Common Fish Species

Troutshoal basslargemouth bassstriped basschain pickerelbreamcatfish

Fishing Amenities

Bank fishingkayak/canoe accesswadingurban river fishing

Access Points

Review launches, takeouts, wading areas, flow considerations, and local services before choosing a river section.

River Park / Dock / Paddle Access

Morgan Falls Overlook Park Fishing and Paddle Access

Sandy Springs Chattahoochee River access upstream of Morgan Falls Dam with floating dock, fishing-area context, paddle access, picnic pavilions, restrooms, and park facilities.

  • OperatorCity of Sandy Springs
  • LocationMorgan Falls Overlook Park
Bank Fishing Kayak Launch Canoe Launch Parking Restroom Picnic Area Tube / Kayak Rentals

Fees: Check dam release schedules, PFD requirements, trout/fishing regulations, and park rules before visiting.

Directions: Located along the Chattahoochee River in Sandy Springs upstream of Morgan Falls Dam.

Official Info

Regulations & License Notes

Fishing Regulations

Check trout and section-specific rules; watch dam generation and water levels.

License and Permit Notes

Georgia fishing license required for anglers 16+; trout license required when fishing designated trout waters.

Georgia Fishing Regulations Licenses & Permits