• Wade into the heart of Atlanta’s hidden wilderness with the Creek Freaks on a guided fly fishing adventure through Peachtree Creek — a waterway rich with life and history. Just minutes from the city’s skyline, Peachtree Creek flows through lands once traveled by the Creek and Cherokee peoples, who knew these waters for their abundance and connection to the land.

    Our trip blends fly fishing for urban shoal bass, redbreast sunfish, and spotted bass, with glimpses of the cool tributaries that occasionally hold stocked or seasonal trout. Along the way, you'll hear stories of Peachtree Creek’s role in Native American settlement, the founding of Atlanta, and its pivotal moments during the Civil War.

    Expect a day of casting into deep pools, gentle riffles, and under shady overhangs — all while learning about the creek’s past and its rebirth as an urban natural refuge. Gear up for a soulful day of fishing, walking, and reconnecting to Georgia’s deep river roots.

    Trip Highlights:

    • Target shoal bass, spotted bass, largemouth bass, redbreast sunfish, and seasonal rainbow trout

    • Light hiking and wet wading through hidden stretches of Peachtree Creek

    • Historic interpretation of Native American heritage, early Atlanta settlement, and Civil War events

    • Beginner to advanced anglers welcome

  • Tucked between the neighborhoods of Buckhead and Brookhaven, Nancy Creek winds quietly through one of Atlanta’s most historic corridors. On this Atlanta Creek Freaks guided trip, you’ll chase sunfish, spotted bass, and seasonal trout in this surprisingly fishy urban stream — while walking through centuries of stories that shaped Georgia’s capital.

    Long before colonial roads or railroad tracks crisscrossed the landscape, Nancy Creek marked an ancient hunting and trade path used by the Creek and Cherokee Nations. The surrounding ridgelines were home to Native villages and, later, early farms and mills during Atlanta’s frontier period. During the Civil War, these waters bore witness to Union troop movements on the march to Atlanta.

    Today, the creek offers a unique opportunity to catch fish in a setting where old meets new — stone bridges, ancient hardwoods, and quiet pools just steps from the city. Whether you're tight-lining in deep bends or casting dries to rising fish near shaded banks, this trip is a portal into Atlanta’s living past.

    Trip Highlights:

    • Fish for sunfish, bass, and stocked or holdover rainbow trout (seasonal)

    • Urban wet-wading adventure with surprising biodiversity

    • Guided history of Native American trails, pioneer settlements, and Civil War campaigns

    • Great for anglers seeking peaceful pockets in a fast-paced city

  • Tucked away beneath bridges and beside the trails of Cobb County lies Rottenwood Creek — a surprisingly serene and fish-rich stream flowing into the Chattahoochee River. With the Creek Freaks, you’ll explore this urban gem on a guided fly fishing journey targeting wild sunfish, spotted bass, and cool-season rainbow trout in shaded riffles and narrow runs.

    Beyond the cast, you’ll walk paths once used by the Cherokee people, whose seasonal hunting grounds followed the creek’s meandering course. The area later became part of the contested frontier during the westward expansion, with settlers clashing against the backdrop of Indian Removal and the Civil War. Our guides bring these stories to life with interpretive stops along the way.

    Expect technical, rewarding fishing in tight quarters, where precision and presentation are key — all while immersed in the quiet wild just a stone’s throw from I-75.

    Trip Highlights:

    • Target sunfish, bass, and seasonal trout in a cold-fed tributary of the Chattahoochee

    • Tight-line and dry-fly action in clear, shallow water

    • Learn about the Cherokee history, frontier expansion, and the evolution of suburban Atlanta

    • A great choice for anglers seeking stealthy water, seclusion, and story

  • Step into one of Georgia’s most beautiful and storied landscapes with the Creek Freaks as we explore Sweetwater Creek State Park. This trip offers an immersive fly fishing experience targeting shoal bass, bluegill, and warm water species, with special forays into the cooler headwaters that occasionally shelter trout.

    Beyond fishing, Sweetwater’s trails follow the footsteps of the Creek and Cherokee Nations and settlers who later built the New Manchester Mill — whose Civil War-era ruins still stand sentinel along the creek’s banks. Our guides will share the layered history of Sweetwater, from Native American habitation to early American industry and wartime resilience.

    You'll cast flies into clear pools framed by towering hardwoods, fish rocky ledges, and maybe even spot a bald eagle circling overhead. It's a day where fly fishing, hiking, and storytelling meet to honor the creek’s enduring spirit.

    Trip Highlights:

    • Fly fishing for bass, sunfish, and coldwater opportunities for trout in seasonal spots

    • Explore Sweetwater’s shoals, pools, and scenic rapids

    • Guided walk through the Native American history and Civil War history of the New Manchester Mill ruins

    • Ideal for adventurous anglers and history buffs alike