National Fish Hatchery · Georgia · FWS Region 4

Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatchery Hunting & Fishing Guide 2026–27

Located in Fannin County, Georgia, Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatchery is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, within an approved boundary of roughly 40 acres. For the 2026–2027 season, all 1 mapped hunt unit are listed as closed to hunting.

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Chattahoochee Forest NFH hunt unit map

Hunt units are colored by 2026–2027 status. Toggle layers for FWS-owned land, the approved refuge boundary and private easements. Use satellite imagery to scout marshes, timber edges and access points.

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Hunting at Chattahoochee Forest NFH

  • Big Game
  • Waterfowl
  • Wild Turkey
  • Upland Birds
  • Migratory Birds
  • Small Game
  • Feral & Exotic
  • Fishing

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not list any hunting opportunities for this station. Fishing is available — freshwater fishing.

A variety of hunting opportunities are offered nearby the hatchery, including deer, bear, turkey, and small game. Please visit Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests Hunting and Wildlife Resources Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

— U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

Hunt units (1)

Acreage by status
Closed: 44 (100%)0huntable acres
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Station Closed 44 —

Permits & licenses

Refuge permit

Not listed

USFWS does not list a separate refuge permit for this station. Specific units or hunts (e.g. quota deer hunts) may still require one — check the hunt brochure.

You'll also need

  • A valid Georgia hunting license and any required tags or stamps — Georgia Wildlife Resources Division
  • Hunter education certification where your state requires it
  • The current refuge hunt brochure / regulations (often must be signed and carried)

Fishing at Chattahoochee Forest NFH

  • 🐟 Freshwater fishing

Surrounded by the Chattahoochee National Forest, the Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatchery occupies a 44.8 acre tract of land straddling Mill Creek and Rock Creek, tributaries of the Toccoa River.

State fishing licenses and regulations apply. Some waters close seasonally to protect wildlife.

How to get to Chattahoochee Forest NFH

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Destination: Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatchery (FWS reference point)

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34.70511, -84.15019
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34°42′18.4″N 84°09′00.7″W

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Nearest towns

  • Atlanta, GA67 mi N of town
  • Chattanooga, TN70 mi E of town
  • Knoxville, TN88 mi S of town
  • Greenville, SC100 mi W of town

Closest airports

  • CHA Chattanooga Metro64 mi
  • ATL Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta75 mi

Straight-line distances. Driving routes are longer; many refuge roads are gravel and may close seasonally.

The navigation point is the station reference location published by USFWS — often the headquarters or main entrance. For a specific hunt unit, open its page or click it on the map for coordinates and parking planning.

Sunrise, sunset & shooting hours

Today at Chattahoochee Forest NFH

Legal light*–
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*½ hour before sunrise — the standard federal shooting-hour start for migratory game birds. Times in New York local time.

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2026–2027 season sun table

DateShooting lightSunriseSunsetDaylight
Tue, Sep 1, 20266:38 AM7:08 AM8:05 PM12h 56m
Tue, Sep 15, 20266:48 AM7:18 AM7:45 PM12h 27m
Thu, Oct 1, 20267:00 AM7:30 AM7:22 PM11h 52m
Thu, Oct 15, 20267:11 AM7:41 AM7:03 PM11h 22m
Sun, Nov 1, 20266:26 AM6:56 AM5:44 PM10h 48m
Sun, Nov 15, 20266:40 AM7:10 AM5:32 PM10h 23m
Tue, Dec 1, 20266:55 AM7:25 AM5:26 PM10h 01m
Tue, Dec 15, 20267:06 AM7:36 AM5:27 PM9h 51m
Fri, Jan 1, 20277:13 AM7:43 AM5:35 PM9h 52m
Fri, Jan 15, 20277:13 AM7:43 AM5:47 PM10h 04m
Mon, Feb 1, 20277:05 AM7:35 AM6:04 PM10h 29m

Computed for 34.705, -84.150 (EDT / DST-aware). Check state rules — big game hours vary.

7-day hunting weather

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Chattahoochee Forest NFH FAQ

Is hunting allowed at Chattahoochee Forest NFH?

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service does not currently list hunting opportunities at Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatchery. All mapped units are closed to hunting.

Do I need a permit to hunt Chattahoochee Forest NFH?

FWS data does not list a separate refuge hunting permit for Chattahoochee Forest NFH. You still need a valid state license, any required state tags or stamps, and (for waterfowl hunters 16+) a Federal Duck Stamp.

Can you fish at Chattahoochee Forest NFH?

Yes. Fishing is permitted (freshwater fishing). State fishing licenses and regulations apply along with refuge rules.

Where is Chattahoochee Forest NFH located?

Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatchery is in Fannin County, Georgia, about 67 miles N of Atlanta, GA (straight-line). GPS: 34.70511, -84.15019.

What are legal shooting hours at Chattahoochee Forest NFH?

Migratory game bird shooting hours are generally one-half hour before sunrise to sunset; big game and other seasons follow state rules. See the sunrise/sunset table on this page and confirm in the refuge hunt brochure.

Nearby refuges & public land

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1 special
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Paint Rock River NWR

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Mountain Longleaf NWR

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2 special1 closed
🦌🦃🐦🕊️🐇🐗

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Fern Cave NWR

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1 closed
No hunting listed

Warm Springs NFH

Meriwether County, GA · 129 mi S

1 closed
No hunting listed

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Data: USFWS National Hunt Units 2026–2027, Hunting & Fishing Opportunities, Realty Boundaries & Tracts. Page updated September 29, 2026.