Before The HornUnofficial

Some of this data is running behind.

  • USGS flow data is 30 minutes old — newer data should have arrived by now.

The verdict below uses the newest data available. When in doubt, verify with USACE.

Buford TailwaterJul 24, 7:45 PM EDT

Can you fish?

No

Water is dangerous. Do not wade.

Flow

636cfs
steady

Next release

NOW
53 MW · ends Fri 8:00 PM

Weather

78°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms50%

Stocking

4d ago
Last stocked Jul 19 fresh
River data last updated Jul 24, 7:15 PM EDT.Always verify with USACE →

The Drop — fishing quality

Not shown while you should be off the water.

Safety comes first — see the verdict above.

Why

Do not wade

Dam is generating — water is high and rising. Do not wade.

  • Dam is generating now at 53 MW. Expect high flow through Jul 24, 8:00 PM EDT.

Do not enter the water.

Leave the river. If you hear a siren, walk directly to the bank and keep moving uphill.

River access
Bowman's Island → Medlock Bridge: siren coverage, wave arrival times after a release, parking and directions. See access points.
Regulations
GA trout license, fishing hours, artificial-only zone, bag limits — with last-verified dates. Phase 4. See /regs.