Welcome to Chattooga River TU!
Welcome to the website of Trout Unlimited’s Chattooga River Chapter. We are the chapter with weekly activities to interest conservationists, coldwater anglers, and all of you who appreciate opportunities that contribute to the health of our environment.
Chapter opportunities include monthly meetings featuring knowledgeable speakers on varieties of subjects relating to coldwater conservation. Weekly hikes present every member an invitation to see and appreciate the diversity of Oconee and Pickens Counties. Our fishing and daily outings are mentoring sessions which allow participants to attend as overnight campers or on a day-trip basis.
We maintain the Coon Branch Trail along the primitive Whitewater River between the falls. We collect litter along our adopted stretch of Highway 107 in Oconee County and along the Eastatoe River in Pickens County.
“Trout in the Classroom” is an activity we sponsor in local schools. “Scouting-for-Trout” is an on-stream activity for youth.
Refer to our “CORE AGENDA,” linked in the menu to the left, for a complete list of activities.
And, by the way, we enjoy fishing for trout.
Experience with us, “Catch and Release!”
Chattooga River Spring Sweep
The US Forest Service is hosting its annual Chattooga River Spring Sweep next Saturday, March 23rd starting at 9:00 AM. Meet at the river access parking lot at the US 76 (Clayton Highway) bridge. Our chapter is participating, and we need volunteers. Look for us at the coffee and doughnut table in the parking lot. Wear something with the TU or chapter logo so folks will know we are there.
You will be assigned a trash pickup location and given trash bags. You will need to bring gloves, water, sun protection, and a snack for the day. We will meet back at the parking lot at 2 PM.
This is a fun event for a good cause - and will beautify our namesake river. Hope to see a good turnout.
BIG RAFFLE PRIZE INFORMATION
INTERNATIONAL FLYFISHING FILM FESTIVAL BIG RAFFLE PRIZE INFORMATION
NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WIN
BUY TICKETS AT OUR CHAPTER MEETINGS
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AT THE FESTIVAL ON APRIL 12TH, 2024
First Prize: Two nights lodging at Rainbow Valley Lodge in Ennis, Montana – single room with queen bed. One day guided fishing for two – various streams are available. $500 cash for airfare. (Cash will be provided once proof of lodging and guided fishing confirmed by RVL.)
Second Prize: Greys Fly Rod – “Wing Stream Trip” model, 10’ 4wt. 4 pcs. Hardy “Ultrdisc” Reel for 4, 5, or 6wt. line. Scientific Angler “Amplitude Text – Trout” Fly Line 4wt.
Third Prize: Special Edition YETI Tundra 45-quart cooler. TU National Logo on the lid.
Fourth Prize: All Day Float Trip for Two with Brookings Anglers.
Fifth Prize: All Day Wade Trip for Two with Jocassee Outfitters on one of five local rivers – Chattooga, Chauga, Big Eastatoee, Green, East Fork of French Broad.
At the festival there also will be a bucket raffle and a Silent Auction.