It’s your local angling expert, Artificial Lure, coming at you with your Savannah River, GA/SC fishing report for Sunday, June 1, 2025.

Let’s start with the tides. According to Tide-Forecast.com, for the Savannah River entrance today you’re looking at low tide right around sunrise—so early risers, you’ve got the edge. High tides will hit midday and late evening, which sets you up nicely for both morning and dusk bites, two of the juiciest feeding windows on the river. Sunrise is at 6:17AM and sunset at 8:31PM, giving you plenty of daylight for a full day on the water[6].

Weather’s been classic early summer: warm days with water temps hovering in the upper 70s to low 80s. That has fish in the river and estuaries hungry and on the move[2]. The inshore bite is strong, with recent catches showing good numbers of spotted seatrout, redfish, sheepshead, flounder, and black drum. Anglers are also hauling in cobia and Spanish mackerel near the river mouth and artificial reefs, so don’t be afraid to head a bit offshore if you get the urge[1].

Live bait is your ticket to steady action this month. Peanut menhaden, finger mullet, and mud minnows are plentiful and work wonders for reds, trout, and flounder. If you can’t net fresh bait or snag live shrimp from the local shop, don’t stress. Artificial shrimp patterns, especially on a jighead, are getting the job done—cast them out and let ‘em fall naturally. My hot tip: slow retrieve, let the lure bounce just off the bottom, and pause to mimic a stunned shrimp[1].

If it’s catfish you’re after, try anchoring along mid-depth humps and points using cut herring, nightcrawlers, or even shrimp. Nice channel cats and the occasional flathead have been coming in from the upper river stretches, especially around Fox and Bennett[3]. Crappie are a bit deeper now post-spawn but can still be found near brush piles in the creeks—minnows are your best bet there[3].

As for those looking to fill a cooler with panfish, the bluegill and redbreast are biting strong in the upper river arms and oxbows, especially around downed trees and grassy banks. Try beetle spins or wax worms under a float for best results.

For hot spots, don’t overlook:

- Purrysburg Landing for inshore trout, reds, and the stray flounder—great at high tide[8].
- The oyster bars and grass lines near Elba Island—classic redfish and sheepshead ambush points.
- Backwater sloughs around Hutchinson Island, where you’ll find bluegill and eating-size catfish in the morning.

That’s your rundown for today, June 1, 2025. Thanks for tuning in—don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a bite! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.

This is Artificial Lure reporting in with your Savannah River fishing update for Saturday, May 31, 2025. Sunrise hit at 6:19 AM and sunset will light up the banks until 8:23 PM, giving anglers a long window to chase that next big story. Let’s get into the details hot off the water.

First up, the tidal report for Savannah River Entrance shows a morning low tide around 5:35 AM, with the high swinging in close to 11:38 AM. Target those moving water periods for your best bite, and remember to check the local reads at Purrysburg Landing if you’re up river. River levels at Clyo are just below 13 feet and falling, which means muddy edges are receding and more backwater and oxbow opportunities are opening for both boat and bank anglers.

Weather’s shifting toward true summer with water temps in the upper 70s—prime for getting fish fired up. Early mornings and evenings are best, with high sun pushing fish back into cover and deeper holes by mid-morning. Bring your sunscreen and stay hydrated; afternoons are getting sticky and warm, so plan accordingly.

As for what’s biting, the bluegill and redbreast sunfish bite is in absolute full swing. Last week, hunner Taylor and friends boated well over a hundred panfish, keeping 56—mostly redbreast and bluegill. The new bluegill benchmark was struck by Dustin Burton on May 9, who pulled a trophy slab using crickets on the Savannah[Georgia Outdoor News]. The bream are prepping for the spawn, so crickets and red wigglers in 2-4 feet of water, especially near back coves and points, are money right now[Georgia Fishing Report: May 16, 2025].

Bass are active early on shallow points. Once the sun climbs, switch to working brush piles or deeper holes with soft plastics and jerkbaits. The crappie post-spawn bite has been solid on minnows, especially around mid-depth brush in the creeks—about the only trick you’ll need there according to Little River Guide Service. Catfish are prowling cut banks and deeper holes, and a chunk of cut bait or big nightcrawler should get a good run.

On the inshore and tidal stretches around Savannah, the menhaden and small brown shrimp are thick right now. Live shrimp and menhaden are excellent baits for reds and trout, but don’t sleep on using dead baits when supplies run thin—multiple local bait shops, like Mr. Mosely’s in Thunderbolt, report baits selling out fast, so call ahead[Coastal River Charters].

Best lures this week: Beetle Spins and small jigs for panfish, soft plastics and jerkbaits for bass, and a classic popping cork setup with live or dead shrimp for inshore trout and redfish.

Hot spots to hit include the oxbows and backwater sloughs just upstream from Savannah, Clyo Landing for panfish and cats, and the grasslines and creek mouths near Houlihan Bridge for inshore action. Fish moving water, especially around tide changes, for your best odds.

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Artificial Lure here with your Savannah River fishing report for Friday, May 30, 2025, coming to you straight from the Georgia–South Carolina line.

Start times are looking great—sunrise hit at 6:33 AM and you can fish until sunset at 8:12 PM. Weather is holding steady with clear skies, reaching into the low 80s by afternoon, and we’ve got a light southerly breeze—about perfect for working the water. The main channel’s a touch stained from earlier rains, but you’ll find good clarity in the backwaters. Tide-wise, we had a mid-morning high and we’ll see a late afternoon low, so early and late around moving water are your prime windows.

Let’s talk what’s biting: Redfish are lighting it up this week, especially around grassy points and creek mouths on the higher tides. Local anglers have been scoring big with live mud minnows and cut mullet, but if you’re slinging artificials, a gold spoon or a soft plastic in new penny is the ticket. Slot reds are common, and there’s been a handful pushing over 26 inches.

Speckled trout are active too, especially out near shell beds at the river mouth. River menhaden are thick and small brown shrimp are starting to show, so bait supply is good if you hit the bait shop early—Mr. Mosely’s in Thunderbolt is working hard to keep up with demand. For trout, quality action’s been coming on live shrimp under popping corks and small soft plastics on the incoming tide.

If you’re after catfish, you’ll find them nearly everywhere—points, pockets, coves—with cut herring or chicken liver doing the trick. Folks are bringing in channel cats in the 4–9 pound range consistently. Crappie are post-spawn but still feeding; try minnows or small jigs along shallow brush and docks.

The bream bite is picking up, with bluegill and shellcracker prepping to spawn—crickets and red wigglers are top choices in 2–4 feet of water along points and coves. Just a couple weeks ago, a certified bluegill approaching record size was pulled out with a cricket not far from here.

For largemouth and spotted bass, work those creek mouths, submerged wood, and clay banks with Texas-rigged worms, black/blue jigs, spinnerbaits, or crawfish-patterned crankbaits. Early mornings in the oxbows and rice field impoundments are holding good fish right now.

Hot spots to hit today: Shell beds near the river mouth for trout, Abercorn Creek for redfish, deeper channels by Fort Jackson for catfish, and the old rice field impoundments are holding some chunky bass.

With water temps right around 80, the fish are up and feeding—just remember to time your casts around the tide swings, keep that sunscreen handy, and stay hydrated.

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Good morning, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Wednesday fishing report for May 28, 2025 on the Savannah River.

We're looking at a beautiful late spring day with temperatures climbing into the mid-80s by afternoon. Light easterly winds should keep things comfortable on the water. Sunrise was at 6:27 AM, and we'll have daylight until sunset at 8:20 PM, giving you plenty of time to get those lines wet.

Tide-wise, we're running about mid-tide now, with high tide coming around noon. Plan your spots accordingly - those creek mouths will be prime as the water pushes in.

Folks, the redfish action has been absolutely sizzling these past couple weeks. They've been hitting hard around grassy points and creek mouths during moving tides. Most anglers are finding success with gold spoons or scented soft plastics in new penny or root beer colors. Work 'em slow along the edges at the tide changes for the best results. If you prefer live bait, mud minnows and cut mullet on bottom rigs have been doing the trick.

Speckled trout continue to be steady performers, especially around shell beds and grass lines. Folks using live shrimp under popping corks are pulling in specks up to 18 inches, but pearl white jerkbaits and paddletails are working well for the artificial crowd too.

Bait situation is looking good. Those small brown shrimp showed up in local waterways earlier this month and are making for excellent bait. River menhaden about 4 inches long are thick some days - they're perfect for redfish and trout. Mr. Mosely's bait shop in Thunderbolt has been keeping a consistent supply, but his son Christian tells me they're selling out quick, so call ahead.

Hot spots this week: The mouth of Wilmington River has been producing nice slot reds, and the shell beds near Thunderbolt have been holding good numbers of trout. For those looking to avoid the crowds, try working the back creeks on Skidaway Island during the higher tide stages.

Remember, if you're throwing your own cast net for shrimp, the lower tide stages work best. Once the water gets in the grass, so do the shrimp. And watch that unfamiliar bottom during higher tides - that's a quick way to tear up a good net.

That's your report for today, May 28. This is Artificial Lure signing off - tight lines everybody, and I'll see you on the water!

Howdy folks, this is Artificial Lure coming at y'all with your Memorial Day fishing report for the Savannah River area on this fine Monday morning, May 26th.

Water conditions are looking promising with the Savannah River at Clyo showing around 12.6 feet and falling based on last week's measurements. That's good news for us anglers looking to get out there today.

The heat's really kicked in these past couple weeks, pushing water temps up to the 80s in most freshwater spots. Those temperatures got the fish good and hungry, which means it's prime time to get your lines wet.

For you striper and hybrid chasers, they've been moving deeper as the water warms up. Early morning action can still be found off mid-depth points, but as the day heats up, expect them to head for cooler, deeper water. Them down-rod techniques will be your best bet today. Live herring has been outperforming artificial baits, but if you're like me and prefer artificials, topwater lures and flukes can still entice a strike early in the day.

Crappie fishing has been solid post-spawn. They're back to feeding again and hanging around mid-depth brush in the creeks. Simple minnow rigs have been effective. By now, with the warm temperatures we're having, they might be moving to deeper water.

Inshore around Savannah, small brown shrimp are showing up in local waterways. They'll only be around a few weeks, but more bait means more fish. River menhaden about 4 inches long have been thick some days and make good redfish and sea trout bait.

Word from Mr. Mosely's bait shop in Thunderbolt is that bait's flying off the shelves. His son Christian says demand is strong, so call ahead before making the trip. Don't get locked into live shrimp only – dead bait can work wonders when shrimp ain't abundant.

For catfish enthusiasts, the lower Satilla produced some monsters recently with a tournament-winning 10-fish limit of flatheads totaling 275 pounds, including a 37-pounder.

Hot spots to try today include the deeper structures around Doctortown where the fish are seeking cooler water, and the brush piles around Abbeville for crappie. For inshore action, the areas around Thunderbolt have been producing well.

Best baits right now are live herring for stripers, minnows for crappie, and for inshore fishing, those small brown shrimp or river menhaden if you can get 'em. If you're throwing artificials, Satilla Spins and Betts Spins have been producing good catches of redbreast and bluegill.

Tight lines and good fishing to ya this Memorial Day! This is Artificial Lure signing off until next time.

Artificial Lure here with your Savannah River fishing report for Sunday, May 25, 2025. If you’re planning a trip today, you’re in for prime late spring action across the line between Georgia and South Carolina.

We kicked off the morning with sunrise at about 6:28 AM and sunset will hold off until 8:18 PM. The weather is shaping up near perfect, with clear skies, highs in the low to mid-80s this afternoon, and a gentle southeast breeze around 5 to 7 miles per hour. Bring your sunscreen—it’s beautiful out there. Water clarity is good with a light stain in the main channel, thanks to some earlier rains, but overall, visibility is strong for both live bait and artificials. River levels around Clyo are at 12.6 feet and falling, which means plenty of accessible shoreline for both bank and boat anglers[2][4].

We’ve got a mid-morning low tide and a high coming in around mid-afternoon, so your best fishing windows are early while the water’s pulling out and later when it starts flooding back in[4][5].

Fish activity is peaking. Redfish have been on fire around the grassy points and creek mouths, especially on higher tides. Folks are catching them on mud minnows and cut mullet, but if you’re like me and prefer artificials, gold spoons and soft plastics in new penny or chartreuse are working wonders[4][5].

Speckled trout are holding well along shell beds and grass edges, particularly where the current sweeps through. Anglers are reporting nice stringers of 15 to 18-inch specks. The top producers have been live shrimp under popping corks and pearl white soft plastic jerkbaits[4][5].

Catfish action is reliable in the deep holes and around river bends. Fresh cut bait or nightcrawlers are the go-to, and larger blue cats are still being pulled from the main channel. If you’re after crappie, focus on mid-depth brush in the creeks with live minnows—the post-spawn bite continues to outperform the pre-spawn this year, but as the water keeps warming, expect the crappie to slide deeper by the end of the month[2].

Don’t overlook the panfish either. Small brown shrimp have started showing up, drawing in bream and other perch—the backwater areas are alive, and a simple nightcrawler or cricket will load your cooler quickly[1].

Best hotspots right now include the creek mouths just above Fort Pulaski for redfish and the sweep of current around Houlihan Bridge for specks and catfish. If you’re after crappie or bream, look for brush piles and submerged timber in the backwater cuts around Port Wentworth.

In short, the bite is hot, the water looks good, and there’s something for everyone on the Savannah River this weekend. Tight lines, y’all, and see you on the water.

Good morning anglers this is Artificial Lure with your Saturday, May 24 Savannah River fishing report coming to you from the banks of Georgia and South Carolina.

Sunrise is right around 6:20 AM and you can expect sunset just after 8:20 PM. As for the weather, we are deep into late spring and it’s already heating up—look for afternoon highs in the mid to upper 80s with humidity creeping in. Water temps are running in the upper 70s to around 80, which is prime for fish activity, especially early and late in the day before the heat really sets in[2].

Tidal-wise, if you’re hitting the lower Savannah near the estuary, today’s low tides are still your best window for working live bait for shrimp or casting for redfish. Small brown shrimp are showing up heavy in the system and with more bait comes more action. River menhaden, about four inches, are also thick some days and make a top-notch bait for redfish and seatrout. If you want live bait, check Mr. Mosely’s shop in Thunderbolt, but call ahead as they’re selling out quick. Don’t sleep on dead shrimp or cut mullet either—both have been landing plenty of inshore fish lately[1].

For lure anglers, topwaters at dawn can get you lit up by river bass in clearer stretches near Augusta and Port Wentworth. Since the water is warmer, bass are feeding hard on shad and blueback herring, especially around shallow points and structure. After the morning bite tapers off, switch to flukes or spinnerbaits. Around midday, move deeper along submerged timber and brush if you’re after stripers—they’re chasing the herring schools slipping out to 40-50 feet as the sun climbs higher[3][4].

If panfish are on your agenda, this is the time for big numbers. Reports from just west on the Alapaha say catches of over 100 fish per trip aren’t rare. Here on the Savannah, bluegill and redbreast are hammering Satilla Spins and Betts Spins in eddies, creek mouths, and along shady banks[2].

Catfish fans are having a stellar run too, especially on cut herring and menhaden. Flatheads and channel cats are biting everywhere from sandbars to deep holes, and some big fish are rolling in after sunset[3].

Hot spots today include the backwaters near Port Wentworth for redfish, shrimp, and panfish, and the shallows around Turner’s Creek near Thunderbolt for early morning striper and bass action. If it’s seatrout you’re after, the mouth of the river around Fort Pulaski has been steady on a falling tide, especially with live or dead shrimp.

That sums it up—fish early, keep an eye on the tides, and don’t be afraid to toss dead bait if you come up short on the live stuff. Good luck and tight lines from your pal, Artificial Lure!

Artificial Lure here with your Savannah River fishing report for Friday, May 23, 2025. We started the day with sunrise at 6:28 AM and you’ve got daylight until sunset at 8:18 PM, so there’s plenty of time to wet a line. Weather’s holding out nicely, with temps pushing into the mid-80s by afternoon and a gentle southeast breeze at 5 to 7 mph—just about perfect for chasing a bite out on the water.

Tide watchers will want to note a mid-morning low tide rolling into a high tide later this afternoon, which lines up some great windows for both inshore and riverbank anglers. Water clarity is solid with just a bit of stain in the main channel, no big worries about muddiness unless you hit a backwater slough.

The redfish bite is red hot right now, especially around grassy points and creek mouths. These spot tails are smashing mud minnows and cut mullet, but if you’re like me and lean on artificials, gold spoons and scented soft plastics in new penny or root beer colors are putting in work. Don’t overlook the shell bars on the outgoing tide for bonus action.

Speckled trout are still in play too with solid catches, mostly in the 15 to 18 inch range. Folks are having the best luck where current rips across shell beds and grass lines. Live shrimp under a popping cork is hard to beat, but white soft jerkbaits are also drawing strikes when the shrimp run low.

Catfish action has cranked up as well—channels are just about everywhere you throw a cut herring, chicken liver, or even shrimp. Recent reports had anglers hauling in solid numbers on the downstream side of sandbars and deeper holes near the bluffs. White catfish are around and biting, with the lake record just broken last week by a 4 pound 4 ounce beauty, so now’s the time to target those bullheads.

Up the river, bass are still feeding shallow on blueback herring off points, especially early. Topwater lures and flukes are producing, but if you can find some live herring, you’ll stay busy. Crappie have finished spawning but are still hanging near brush in shallow water—minnows and little jigs will fill your cooler if you get on the right pile.

For hot spots today, target the marsh edges and creek mouths near Fort Pulaski for redfish and trout, and try the drop-offs below Houlihan Bridge for steady catfish action. If you like casting, the shell bars along the Wilmington River are holding fish on the change of tide.

Best of luck, y’all—tight lines and enjoy this stretch of pretty weather on the water.

Good morning, this is Artificial Lure with your Savannah River fishing report for May 21, 2025. We're greeted with a picture-perfect day along the Georgia and South Carolina border. Sunrise came at 6:28 AM and sunset is not until 8:18 PM, so there's plenty of daylight to wet a line. Expect highs this afternoon in the mid-80s, with a gentle southeast breeze making things comfortable out on the water. Water clarity is holding up well, with just a hint of stain in the main channel from last week's small rains.

The tidal swing is looking ideal for active fishing today, with a low tide around mid-morning and high tide peaking mid-afternoon. This sets up prime windows for working creek mouths and grassy points, especially for those chasing the redfish action.

And let me tell you, that redfish bite is absolutely fired up right now. Plenty of anglers have brought in nice slot reds this past week, especially around those grassy points and long creek bends. Live mud minnows and cut mullet are producing, but if you want to go artificial, reach for gold spoons or scented soft plastics in new penny or chartreuse. You'll find those spot tails most aggressive at the start of the incoming tide and again as the water pushes up into the grass later in the afternoon. Look for packs of redfish cruising the shallows at hotspots like Onslow Island flats and the mouths of Salt Creek.

Speckled trout are running strong too. The best catches, some up to 18 inches, are coming off shell beds and grass edges with current. Folks fishing live shrimp under popping corks are having the most luck, but soft plastic jerkbaits in pearl white or electric chicken are also getting hit. Try areas around Rifle Cut and just inside Abercorn Creek for a solid limit.

Back in the river itself, bass are still found shallow early, especially where spawning herring remain near the points. Topwater plugs and flukes are catching both largemouth and hybrid bass, but nothing beats a lively herring if you can get some. As the sun climbs, expect the bigger stripers to slide deeper, around 40 to 50 feet near submerged timber.

Catfish action is strong all over the river. Channel cats, in particular, are hitting nearly everywhere—points, pockets, and deep holes. Cut herring is top bait, though nightcrawlers will work. There have been some big cats landed lately, and the bite is only getting better as the month rolls on.

If you’re looking for a couple of hot spots, hit the area around Houlihan Bridge for a mix of species, or work the back edges of Clyo for your best shot at both cats and bass.

That’s your Savannah River report for today. Tight lines, and don’t forget, every bite’s a little victory out here.

Good mornin', anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Monday fishing update for May 19th on the beautiful Savannah River.

We're lookin' at a gorgeous day ahead with temperatures expected to climb into the upper 80s by afternoon. There's a light easterly breeze around 6-8 mph keeping things comfortable. Sunrise was at 6:22 AM, and we'll have plenty of daylight until sunset at 8:24 PM, giving y'all a nice long day on the water if you can swing it.

Tide-wise, we've got a low tide early afternoon with a high coming in the evening, so plan your spots accordingly. Water clarity is pretty good right now in most areas, with just a touch of stain in the main channel after those thunderstorms we had midweek.

Let me tell you, the redfish bite has been absolutely on fire these past couple weeks! These spot tails are still aggressive around grassy points and creek mouths. They've been hitting mud minnows and cut mullet hard, but if you're throwing artificials like me, gold spoons and scented soft plastics in new penny color are your best bet.

Speckled trout action remains strong too, especially where current sweeps across shell beds and grass edges. Folks have been reporting nice catches of 15-18 inch specks using live shrimp under popping corks, while others are having success with soft plastic jerkbaits in pearl white.

Bass fishing has been solid as we move through May. The herring spawn has been winding down, but bass are still hanging around shallow points. Topwater lures and flukes have been producing, though live herring remain hard to beat if you can get your hands on some.

Striper fishing has been transitioning as the month progresses. Early May found them off the sides of points where herring were spawning, but they're now starting to move toward deeper water. Look for them around trees in 40-50 feet of water.

For you catfish enthusiasts, the channel cat bite is absolutely tremendous right now. They're being caught pretty much everywhere - points, pockets, coves - you name it. Cut herring has been the bait of choice.

Hot spots this week include the creek mouths around Tybee Island for those redfish, the shell banks near Fort Pulaski for speckled trout, and the deeper bends just south of Augusta for those big catfish.

That's all for today, folks! This is Artificial Lure signing off. Tight lines and see y'all on the water!