Blue Ridge Troutfitters
Joined in 2025
About
They say if you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life. Howdy folks! This is Zach Norton. I am the owner and head guide of Blue Ridge Troutfitters. I was born and raised here in Blue Ridge, GA. I attended college at the University of North Georgia in Dahlonega, GA. After college, I served as a middle school science teacher and basketball coach for 7 years. I like to think that my time as an educator helped equip me with the patience, teaching, and entertainment skills required in order to be a nearly adequate trout fishing guide. So, it came to be that I traded in my cinderblock walled classroom for a new classroom where the only walls are the rhododendron and mountain laurel plants which line the banks of North Georgia's trout filled rivers and streams. I worked for other local guide services for several years. Then in 2023, I started Blue Ridge Troutfitters. The rest is history.
Since starting Blue Ridge Troutfitters in 2023, my business has grown to the point now that I have a team of great guides to call on when help is needed. Additional guides allow us to be able to offer multiple boat floats to accommodate larger groups of at least up to 8 people (if you're still reading this and you have a group larger than 8, please call Zach directly to book 706-669-5636). Furthermore, Blue Ridge Troutfitters operates on a 2:1 client to guide ratio. Having a team of guides allows us to accommodate wading groups of up to 4 people. Having a team of guides also allows us to be able to take out more than 1 group of people in the same day at the same time. Lastly, having a team of guides also ensures clients are always getting a well-rested guide and prepared guide.
Over the years, I've been blessed to share some great days on the water with some great clients. I take great pride in working hard for my clients to give them the best experience possible. A great experience means different things for different clients, different seasons, and even day to day conditions.
At the end of the day, it is fishing, not catching, and the fish get a vote too. That said, the non-negotiables for a good experience are knowledgeable and safe guides with good character, good attitudes, good preparation, good teaching skills, and good people skills. When you book a trip with Blue Ridge Troutfitters, we strive to provide just that. What I've found is that when we take care of those things, the catching and the good experience tend to take care of themselves.
So, if you're looking for a great guided trout/fly fishing experience in Blue Ridge, GA, let Blue Ridge Troutfitters show you a great time! We appreciate your interest and feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need some help deciding what trip is best for you.
Tight Lines!
Zach Norton
Reel Deal Realtor
Owner/Guide Blue Ridge Troutfitters
Realtor at Re/Max Town & Country in Blue Ridge, GA
706-669-5636
zach.norton@blueridgetroutfitters.com
https://www.blueridgetroutfitters.com/
https://linktr.ee/znorton4
Blue Ridge Troutfitters. Trout Fishing Guide Service in Blue Ridge, GA. Fly fishing or conventional gear. All experience levels welcome. All gear and tackle provided. Toccoa River float trips. Private water trophy trout wade trips. Public water wade trips.
Disciplines
- Backcountry fishing
- Conventional fishing
- Fly fishing
- Freshwater fishing
Blue Ridge Troutfitters' trips
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