NOTICE: Burton Trout Hatchery's visitor hours have changed temporarily due to renovation. The hatchery is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and closed on weekends. We are looking forward to these updates and hope you are too!
Burton
Hatchery
Burton Trout Hatchery is located in Rabun County on Moccasin Creek next to Lake Burton. The hatchery is approximately 20 miles north of Clarkesville on Georgia Highway 197. There is a family fishing pond open daily for channel catfish from 8 a.m.–6 p.m., with a limit of four fish. Burton Hatchery provides stocking support for Georgia trout streams and public waters.
Gallery
Raceways for growing trout
Fishing off dock
Moccasin Creek State Park
Stocking trout in Lake Burton
Hours
Hatchery 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Family Fishing Pond 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
Contact
Region Office 770-535-5498
Fees & Passes
Land Access
- Hunting License
- Fishing License, or
- Lands Pass
Address
3695 Highway 197 N
Clarkesville, GA 30523
GPS Coordinates
N 34.84347, W -83.5892
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