Hey y'all, Artificial Lure here with your Savannah River fishing update for this beautiful Sunday morning, May 4, 2025.

The sun rose about 6:30 this morning and we'll have daylight until around 8:15 tonight, giving you plenty of time to get your lines wet. Weather's looking mighty fine with temperatures in the mid-70s, perfect for a day on the water.

The Savannah River is sitting at about 5.8 feet at Clyo and was rising as of Thursday[1]. Tides are looking favorable this weekend, with a moderate incoming tide through mid-morning and outgoing in the afternoon.

Let me tell you, fishing has been absolutely on fire lately! Redfish and trout are biting strong in the Savannah River area, and the catfish action has been heating up too[3]. The water is absolutely alive with baitfish and shrimp almost everywhere, which has the predator fish in a feeding frenzy[4].

For you bass anglers, they're moving shallow in the creeks. Bright fire tiger Bomber crank baits have been producing good results[1]. If you're after crappie, they've finished spawning but are still hanging in small pockets in 3-6 feet of water. Try jigs or jigs tipped with minnows, and remember to present your bait at the same depth or above where the crappie are holding[1].

Bream are preparing to spawn, so crickets and red wigglers in 2-4 feet of water off points and the backs of coves should do the trick[1]. For hybrid bass, try bass minnows and larger jerk baits[1].

As for hot spots, I'd recommend hitting the backwaters for some excellent panfish action. The lower Savannah River has been producing better than the upper sections[2]. For saltwater enthusiasts, the inshore areas around Savannah have been yielding great catches, particularly for those targeting redfish.

Local anglers have been doing particularly well with rooster bugs featuring chartreuse blades—the Satilla Spin style has been deadly effective[2]. For the redfish, live bait has been the ticket, but artificial shrimp imitations are working too when the tide is right.

For you trout fans, the Georgia Wildlife Resources Division just completed their weekly stocking from April 28-May 2, so the trout waters are freshly supplied[5].

Remember folks, the fish are feeding with "reckless abandon" as the locals are saying, so pretty much anywhere you drop a line this weekend, you should catch something[2]. Pick your spot right, and you might just have the best fishing trip of the year!

This is Artificial Lure signing off—tight lines and good fishing to y'all!

Hey y'all, Artificial Lure here with your Savannah River fishing report for this beautiful Saturday morning, May 3rd, 2025.

Folks, we've got ourselves some prime fishing conditions today! The Savannah River is looking mighty fine with water levels at Clyo reading around 8.7 feet as of yesterday. The river's been rising a bit, but that shouldn't stop you from landing some nice catches today.

The tides are shaping up nicely this weekend. We're seeing better tidal movements in our saltwater areas, which bodes well for those of you heading to the Savannah estuary. The inshore waters are absolutely alive with baitfish and shrimp just about everywhere, making for some excellent feeding activity.

Weather-wise, we're looking at a gorgeous day for being on the water. Sunrise was just before 6:30 AM, and we'll have daylight until about 8:15 PM, giving you plenty of time to get your lines wet.

The fishing action has been hot lately! Redfish have been biting like crazy all month according to local reports. The panfish bite in the backwaters has been decent this week, with some fat redbreasts being caught upriver. Folks have been reporting good catches of pickerel, spotted sunfish (we call 'em stumpknockers 'round here), and even some bowfin.

For bait and tackle, you'll want to bring along some minnows if you're targeting crappie, though they've mostly finished spawning by now. If you're after bream, red wigglers and wax worms have been producing well as those bluegills move into the shallows. Rooster bugs with chartreuse blades have been particularly deadly for redbreasts according to some local anglers.

For artificial offerings, buzzbaits are working well for bass, and Satilla Spins are tearing up the panfish. Crankbaits are your best bet for hybrid bass, especially during low-light periods near suspended timber.

Hot spots to check out include the lower portions of the Savannah River where it meets the saltwater, and any backwater areas with structure. The artificial reefs offshore have been producing well too if you've got a bigger boat and want to head out further.

Remember, the water's warming up and fish are feeding with what locals are calling "reckless abandon" right now, so pretty much anywhere you drop a line, you should find some action. Pick your spot right, and you might just have your best trip of the year!

This is Artificial Lure signing off. Tight lines, y'all, and I'll catch you next time!

Artificial Lure here with your Savannah River fishing report for May 2, 2025. The river’s been heating up lately, and plenty of anglers are finding solid action on both sides of the Georgia South Carolina line.

First off, weather is shaping up to be classic early May with mild mornings and warming afternoons. Expect highs in the mid 70s to low 80s and gentle southerly winds. Skies are mainly clear, which means fish will feed heavier early and late. Sunrise is around 6:35 AM, while sunset’s coming at about 8:10 PM. Plan to hit the water around first light or just before dusk for the best bite.

Tidal influence is moderate on the lower Savannah, with an early morning high incoming tide and a late afternoon low. Baitfish and shrimp are thick right now, and that’s got predator fish in feeding mode, especially on the coastal stretches. Around Savannah proper, the water is teeming with mullet and glass minnows right up in the grass on higher tides.

The past week’s catch reports have been promising. Redfish, or spot tails as the locals call ‘em, have been chewing hard all month, especially around grassy points, old pilings, and creek mouths. Folks are also pulling solid numbers of speckled trout in similar areas where current sweeps across shell or grass edges. Upstream into the freshwater, catfish action is picking up, with nice blues and channels coming on cut bait near drop-offs and deeper holes.

Crappie have finished most of their spawn, but if you bounce around brush piles and dock posts with jigs or minnows, you can still fill a cooler. Bluegill and shellcracker are just ramping up as the water pushes towards the upper 60s—try red wigglers or wax worms tight to shoreline cover[4][1].

Best lures right now are soft plastic paddle tails in natural baitfish colors on light jigheads for both trout and redfish. Gold spoons and spinnerbaits are also working well, especially when the sun is higher. For bait fishermen, live shrimp and finger mullet have been producing best, but don’t overlook a chunk of cut mullet or chicken liver for catfish upstream.

Hot spots to try include the mouth of Abercorn Creek for a mixed bag of trout, reds, and flounder, and the stretch around Fort Pulaski for bigger redfish. Up the river, the area near the Houlihan Bridge is loaded with panfish and catfish right now.

That’s the word from the water this morning. Tight lines and good luck out there.

Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure with your Savannah River fishing report for Wednesday, April 30th, 2025. Right now, we’re enjoying that prime spring bite up and down the Georgia and South Carolina line, and the fish are plenty active.

We kicked the morning off with a sunrise around 6:40 AM and we’ll be fishing daylight all the way until about 8:10 PM. Today’s weather is mild with temps climbing into the upper 70s, maybe scratching 80 by mid-afternoon. There’s just a touch of breeze and some patchy clouds, making for comfortable casting and ideal spring fishing conditions. The tides are working in our favor, with incoming tide peaking late this morning, so look for fish to push up into the creeks and shallow flats through midday[4].

Folks on the Savannah this week have had strong success targeting catfish, both channel and blue, with several fish in the 4-9 pound range coming out of the deeper bends and near any structure. Chicken livers and stink baits drifted along the bottom have been the top producers for catfish. Spots like the oxbows and the mouth of Brier Creek are hot right now[2][5].

Crappie are still biting, especially early and late in the day. The spawn is winding down but you can find fish shallow near wood cover, and there’s still solid action trolling jigs like chartreuse and sour grape patterns in 8-15 feet of water on the edges of the flats. Up in the backwaters, males are guarding beds and hitting small minnows and beetle spins[2].

Striped and hybrid bass are working the current seams in the channel and stacking up at the mouths of feeder creeks. Early morning and late evening are best for tossing swimbaits and jerkbaits near the banks or shallow flats, while midday action moves deeper—try live shad or large spoons in 20-40 feet. The Little Hell Landing and Augusta Diversion Dam are seeing a lot of activity with some good pullers landed this week[2][4].

Bream and shellcracker are nosing up to the sandy banks, especially on days following a warming trend. Red worms and crickets under a float are catching hand-sized fish at places like Cherokee Landing and the sandbars above Savannah Rapids Park.

For bait and lure recommendations, keep it simple: chicken liver and cut bait for catfish, small curly-tail jigs or minnows for crappie, and swimbaits, live shad, or even topwater plugs early for striper and hybrid action. For bream, go with worms or crickets[2][5][1].

Hot spots this week: the big bend below the Savannah Rapids Pavilion for catfish and stripers, Brier Creek mouth for crappie and bream, and the lower river backwaters for some of the best panfishing you’ll find before summer hits.

That’s your on-the-water recap from Artificial Lure. Tight lines and good luck out there.

This is Artificial Lure with your Savannah River fishing report for April 23, 2025. Water’s warming up, and spring is in full swing—so the fish are waking up and hungry. Today’s sunrise was just before 6:45 AM and sunset will hit around 8:00 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to wet a line.

Tides are running strong this week. We’re seeing higher water levels upriver, especially from all the recent rain. River gauges near Clyo showed levels nearing 10 feet and still inching up. This means backwaters and oxbows are a bit flooded, but fish are moving shallow and looking for food. That’s good news for anglers who know where to look.

Weather’s mild, with daytime temps pushing up into the low 80s. Skies are partly cloudy—perfect for keeping the bite active throughout the day. Light winds make for easy boat handling, especially in the main river channel and backwaters.

Freshwater action is heating up. Crappie fishing in the river’s oxbows has been excellent. Mark Vick recently pulled in 23 nice slabs, mostly fishing super shallow. The fish were feeding aggressively on the surface, mostly taking live minnows and chartreuse jigs, especially the Specktacular Jig. If you’re after papermouths, follow the spawning activity into the shallows and target brush piles and submerged timber.

Catfish are biting well too. Flathead cats have been caught on big live or cut bait, like panfish or shad. Set limb lines or fish deep holes near structure for your best shot. Flatheads in the 20 to 40-pound range have been landed recently, so bring heavy gear.

Bream fishing is warming up as water temps rise. Nightcrawlers and crickets are catching bluegill and shellcracker around grassy banks and old stumps. As we move through April, expect the bite to get better every day.

If you slide down toward brackish water near Savannah and the ports, redfish, trout, and flounder are all starting to bite. Live shrimp under popping corks works wonders. Adjustable floats and small hooks will keep your bait in the strike zone. Don’t forget to try artificials like soft paddle tails and scented plastics, especially in those marsh drains on an outgoing tide.

A couple of hot spots to check today:
- The oxbow lakes north of Port Wentworth are on fire for crappie and bream.
- The flats and creek mouths just above the Houlihan Bridge are good for mixed bags of cats and panfish.
- For saltier action, the creeks around Fort Pulaski and Lazaretto Creek are holding reds and trout, especially on a moving tide with shrimp or mud minnows.

Best baits: Live minnows for crappie, cut bait or panfish for flatheads, and shrimp or soft plastics for inshore species. Chartreuse jigs and white curly tails are always a safe bet for panfish.

That’s your local report from Artificial Lure. Tight lines and see you on the river!

Artificial Lure here with your April 21 fishing report straight from the banks of the Savannah River, straddling Georgia and South Carolina. After a week of true spring weather, it’s shaping up to be a fantastic day on the water.

First up, the sun rose at 6:48 this morning and you can expect sunset around 8:01 tonight. Tidal action is favorable, with a big morning high tide peaking at 8:25 AM at 7.57 feet, then another at 8:53 PM at 8.09 feet. Low tides hit at 2:43 AM and 2:53 PM, opening up some prime windows for both inshore and upriver fishing action along the marsh edges and flats. Weather’s ideal for anglers: partly cloudy, light breeze, temps climbing from the upper 50s into the low 80s by afternoon. The water’s warming up, and the fish have noticed[4].

Fish activity is strong right now. Bass are in all stages of the spawn—many early spawners have wrapped it up and are feeding hard before summer heat sets in, while others are still on beds. Expect aggressive largemouths and spotted bass willing to hit soft plastics and spinnerbaits in the creeks and backwaters. Catfishing is picking up, especially with the recent rise and stabilization of river levels. Channel and blue cats are biting well on cut bait and chicken livers. Crappie action in the oxbows is consistent, mainly on minnows under floats or small jigs[2][5].

In the tidal inshore zones near Savannah, the traditional spring trio—redfish, spotted seatrout, and flounder—are all on the move. Redfish and trout are cruising the grass lines and creek mouths, especially on the incoming tide. Live shrimp under an adjustable float or popping cork remains your best ticket for both species, but soft plastic paddle tails in natural colors are also a top choice when shrimp are hard to come by. Flounder are showing up around sandy points and docks and are quick to pounce on finger mullet or Gulp baits bounced along the bottom[1][4].

Recent catches out of the river and nearby saltwater include plenty of eating-size redfish, a solid mix of seatrout (with some keepers around 16-18 inches), and good numbers of channel cats and bluegill for those fishing bait. Locals report the backwaters near Abercorn Creek have been hot for crappie and bream.

For hot spots, try the stretch between Houlihan Bridge and the entrance to the Back River for mixed bags of bass and cats. Near the city, the mouth of the Wilmington River and the surrounding grass flats are loaded with redfish and trout at high tide. If you’re after panfish, poke around the oxbows off Hwy 17, especially where you find submerged timber.

Best baits today: live shrimp, cut bait for cats, and soft plastics in green pumpkin or chartreuse. Don’t forget your dip net, and bring a camera—spring on the Savannah brings out some slabs and linesides you’ll want to remember.

Tight lines and see you on the water.

Good morning anglers this is Artificial Lure with your Savannah River fishing report for April 20th 2025.

We are looking at good fishing conditions today with a high tide peaking at 825 AM at 7.57 feet and another high at 853 PM. Low tides will be around 243 AM and 253 PM. These strong tide swings mean moving water for much of the day so expect fish activity to be best right before and after these shifts. Sunrise was just after 650 AM and sunset is set for around 750 PM giving us a solid window for all-day action.

Weatherwise its classic spring in the Lowcountry with mild temps and only light breezes in the forecast. Water clarity is down a bit from recent rains so plan your lure colors and presentations for stained conditions. Water temps are moving up and that has fish on the feed after their spring spawn.

In the fresh and brackish stretches bass are coming off the beds and are hungry. Early spawners are done and looking to feed up ahead of summer heat. Work the banks and structure with soft plastics like a green pumpkin Senko and spinnerbaits in chartreuse and white. The largemouth bite has been on and some nice fish have come from backwater sloughs and tributaries. Chartreuse or dark colors are working best with the water a little murky. Crappie fishing is fair to good especially where you find clearer water try small jigs or minnows under floats.

Moving towards the saltier parts near the estuary and below Savannah the main players are redfish spotted seatrout and a few flounder starting to move in. Live shrimp is the hot ticket right now. Grab some from the bait shop and fish it under a popping cork or an adjustable float. Reds and seatrout are holding along grass lines shell banks and creek mouths especially on a moving tide. If you want to skip the live bait a Z-Man Trout Trick in Opening Night or a Gulp shrimp will get bites. For flounder a live mud minnow or a jig tipped with Gulp swimming mullet bounced on the bottom is classic.

Recent catches in the area have included plenty of keeper reds slot trout and some flounder especially around the mouths of creeks like Back River and near Fort Pulaski. Bass and bream are also being picked off in the up-river oxbows with worm and cricket under cork setups.

For hot spots today try the stretch around Elba Island Cut for reds and trout especially near the oyster beds when the tide is moving. Upstream look for bass action around the mouth of Abercorn Creek and the structure-rich waters below Port Wentworth.

Thats your April 20th Savannah River report. Tight lines and dont forget your dip net and camera for bragging rights.

This is Artificial Lure coming to you live on April 19, 2025, with your Savannah River fishing report, covering both the Georgia and South Carolina banks.

We’ve got a classic spring morning with light winds, the water running in the lower 60s, and clear to lightly stained conditions across most stretches. Expect sunrise just after 6:45 a.m. and sunset around 7:58 p.m. Tides today are in your favor if you’re heading for the saltier stretches near the mouth, with a decent flood tide peaking mid-morning and dropping out before noon, bringing those baitfish in tight to the bank.

Fish activity is hot, especially with the recent warming trend waking up everything that swims. Bass fishing is on fire—most largemouth are up shallow, either spawning or staged nearby. Red clay and pea gravel banks are loaded with hungry fish right now. Jerkbaits, ChatterBaits, and square-billed crankbaits are pulling plenty of strikes. Don’t overlook a shaky head worm or Carolina-rigged lizard if the sun gets higher and the bite slows down. Folks have been catching some real tanks this week so don’t be surprised to see a five-pounder or better shake your net.

Crappie are still biting well, though the prime spawn is wrapping up in many areas. You can find males guarding beds along the banks or chase suspended fish trolling in 8 to 20 feet with curly-tail jigs or minnows. Reports of 40 to 80 fish days are still coming in, so now’s the time if you want to fill a cooler. For colors, Lemonade and Sour Grape patterns have been popular with the long-liners.

The early morning and late evening are prime for stripers and hybrids especially up the river arms and creek mouths. Try live herring, shad, or big swimbaits. Catfish are moving into shallow flats and backwater oxbows—cut bait or chicken livers on the bottom will do the trick.

Your best bets for hot spots today are the backwater oxbows near Clyo on the Georgia side and the mouths of feeder creeks south of Augusta. On the South Carolina side, look for deep bends and sandbars near the Little River confluence, as both stripers and cats are patrolling these areas.

To recap, today is all about covering water and matching your lure to whatever’s swimming shallow. Top choices are jerkbaits and chatterbaits for bass, curly-tail jigs or small minnows for crappie, and live or cut bait for cats and stripes. Get out early, pay attention to the tide, and you’re likely to put a mess of fish in the boat.

Good luck and tight lines from Artificial Lure, your Savannah River fishing expert.

This is Artificial Lure with your April 16, 2025, fishing report for the Savannah River, straddling Georgia and South Carolina.

Sunrise is at 6:53 AM, sunset at 7:54 PM. Weather is spring classic, expect highs in the low 80s, mild winds, and clear to partly cloudy skies, perfect for a day on the water. The river is running at good levels, Clyo gauge was last reported at 8.7 feet and rising, so expect some current, which usually helps stir up the bite in the spring[1].

Tides today at Fort Jackson run low at 5:51 AM and 5:41 PM, with high tides at 11:21 AM and 11:34 PM. These moving waters through mid-morning and late afternoon are your windows for the hottest action[8].

Fish activity has been excellent with the warming trend. Crappie and bass are hitting throughout the system. Crappie are wrapping up spawning in the backwaters and are feeding aggressively, still being caught in solid numbers both around cover on the banks and in 8 to 15 feet of water. Use small natural-color jigs, like chartreuse pepper or watermelon red, or try trolling with a mix of 1/32 and 1/24 ounce jigheads—slab dragons and kic’n chic’n XLs are catching fish[4]. Bass are making their way shallow; spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, crankbaits, and shaky-head worms are the top choices. Early in the morning, target shallow flats and the mouths of creeks, then move a bit deeper as the sun climbs[1][4][9].

Catfish action is strong as well. Set bush hooks or drop cut bait near the channel for channel cats and blue cats. Flatheads are biting live bream and cut shad, especially at night or during periods of stronger current[1].

Inshore, there have been good reports of trout and redfish activity as bait moves into the river mouths on the incoming tide[2][5].

Hot spots to target today include the creek mouths around Hutchinson Island and the drop-offs near Elba Island for bass and crappie action, plus the deep channel bends at Abercorn Creek for catfish. Upstream, the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge pools can hold big crappie and a mix of bream and bass in the backwaters.

Best baits today are spinnerbaits, buzzbaits, and small plastics for bass; minnows and chartreuse or natural-colored jigs for crappie; and fresh cut bait or live bream for cats. Don’t forget to work the tide windows for best action, and keep an eye on the rising river—fish will push tight to cover.

That’s your on-the-water scoop from Artificial Lure. Tight lines and good luck on the Savannah River today[1][4][8].

Good morning anglers, here’s your April 14, 2025, fishing report for the Savannah River area, covering both the Georgia and South Carolina sides. The weather is warming up and fish activity is picking up across the board, making this a great time to hit the water.

Today’s sunrise was at 6:55 AM, with sunset at 7:52 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to fish. The tides for the Savannah River Entrance are as follows: Low tide occurred at 3:54 AM (0.14 ft), and the next low tide will be at 3:50 PM (0.31 ft). High tide is at 9:40 AM (6.66 ft) and again at 9:59 PM (7.38 ft). Pay attention to these times as they can greatly influence fish feeding behaviors.

Weather-wise, expect mild conditions with temperatures ranging from the mid-60s to low 80s, and winds calm in the morning but picking up slightly in the afternoon—ideal for wetting a line. Water clarity is moderate with warming temperatures, so use natural-colored lures in clearer areas and brighter baits where visibility is lower.

Fishing has been productive in the Savannah River system recently. Anglers have reported good catches of species like largemouth bass, crappie, redbreast sunfish, and even spotted seatrout near the coastal areas where saltwater mixes in. The prominence of crappie is winding down from the spawn, but trolling jigs or minnows in 8-15 feet of water can still yield results. Largemouth bass are moving into shallow spawning zones and react well to large-profile baits like spinnerbaits, crankbaits, and shaky-head worms.

For inshore saltwater spots near the Savannah River mouth, live shrimp is your go-to bait for redfish, spotted seatrout, and flounder. Set it under a popping cork along grassy edges or creek mouths during high tide transitions. Reports of trophy redfish and cobia have also surfaced.

For catfish enthusiasts, the Savannah River’s flatter stretches upstream are producing channel and flathead catfish using cut bait like gizzard shad or bluegill. Try anchoring in deeper holes near structure. Recent catfish tournaments across similar rivers highlighted catches of flatheads exceeding 50 pounds, so there’s solid potential.

If you’re looking for hotspots, consider these:

1. **The Back Creek Area near Fort Pulaski**: This spot near the estuary provides access to saltmarsh species like trout and redfish, especially around high tide.
2. **Clyo Landing**: Located upstream, it’s perfect for targeting bass and catfish using live or artificial baits around fallen timber.

Best lures right now include spinnerbaits in white or chartreuse for bass, small jigs for crappie, and Beetle Spins or Keitech swimbaits for sunfish. If targeting saltwater, use popping cork rigs with live shrimp or soft plastics that mimic baitfish.

Tight lines, and enjoy the incredible mid-April fishing opportunities on the Savannah River. Make the most of the tides and weather for a successful day on the water!