Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Savannah River fishing report for March 22, 2025. It's shaping up to be a beautiful Saturday on the water, so let's dive right in.

First off, we've got a high tide coming in at 2:29 AM, reaching about 6.83 feet, and a low tide at 9:21 AM at 1.56 feet. The next high tide will be at 2:58 PM, hitting 5.97 feet. Sun's peeking out at 7:24 AM and will be setting at 7:37 PM, giving us a solid 12 hours of daylight to work with.

Weather-wise, we're looking at partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the mid-60s. There's a light breeze from the southeast, perfect for drifting or trolling.

Now, let's talk fish. The striped bass bite has been on fire lately, with several 20-pounders pulled in near the New Savannah Bluff Lock & Dam. Largemouth bass are starting to move into shallower waters, especially in the backwater oxbows. Crappie fishing has been stellar too, with some nice slabs being caught in 16 to 19 feet of water.

For you catfish enthusiasts, channel cats are biting well on cut bait in the deeper holes. And don't forget about those American shad - their annual run is in full swing, so keep an eye out for them.

Lure-wise, I'm seeing great results with white spinnerbaits and Alabama rigs for bass. For stripers, try freelining live gizzard shad or tossing large swimbaits. Crappie are hitting on small jigs tipped with minnows, especially in popsicle and Tennessee shad colors.

If you're looking for some hot spots, I'd recommend checking out the area around Fort Jackson for a mix of species. The Turnbridge Landing area has been producing some nice catches too. And don't overlook the stretch near Port Wentworth - it's been heating up lately.

Remember, folks, the water's still a bit chilly, so those fish might be a tad sluggish. Slow down your presentations and you'll see better results.

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

Hey there, folks! Artificial Lure here with your Savannah River fishing report for March 21, 2025. The sun's coming up at 7:26 AM and setting at 7:37 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with. Today's weather is looking mighty fine, with temperatures in the low 70s and a gentle breeze from the southeast.

Now, let's talk tides. We've got a high tide at 3:19 AM hitting 2.8 feet, followed by a low at 11:19 AM at 0.53 feet. Another high comes in at 3:47 PM reaching 2.42 feet, and the day wraps up with a low at 11:12 PM at 0.42 feet. These tides are creating some nice moving water, perfect for stirring up the fish.

Speaking of fish, the bite has been on fire lately! Striped bass are really heating up, with anglers reporting catches in the 10 to 15-pound range. These stripers are hitting hard on live herring and artificial lures like white bucktails and silver spoons. The crappie fishing has been stellar too, with folks pulling in good numbers using small jigs and minnows under a float.

Largemouth bass are starting to move shallow, getting ready for the spawn. They're crushing soft plastics and spinnerbaits around structure. Don't forget about the catfish - they're biting well on cut bait and stinkbaits in the deeper holes.

For you saltwater enthusiasts, the redfish and speckled trout action near the river mouth has been phenomenal. Gulp! shrimp under a popping cork or live shrimp on a jighead have been the ticket.

If you're looking for some hot spots, I'd recommend trying around the Highway 301 bridge for stripers and around Ebenezer Landing for crappie and bass. For the saltwater crew, the Tybee Island area has been producing well.

Remember, folks, the water's still a bit chilly, so dress accordingly and always wear your life jacket. Tight lines, and I'll catch y'all next time!

Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Savannah River fishing report for March 19, 2025. It's shaping up to be a beautiful day on the water, so let's dive right in.

First off, we've got a high tide coming in at 12:35 PM, reaching about 7.6 feet. Low tide's hitting around 6:45 PM at 0.68 feet. The sun's peeking out at 7:28 AM and will be setting at 7:35 PM, giving us a solid 12 hours of daylight to work with.

Weather-wise, we're looking at partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the mid-60s. There's a light breeze from the southeast, perfect for drifting or trolling.

Now, let's talk fish. The striped bass bite has been on fire lately, with several 20-pounders pulled in near the New Savannah Bluff Lock & Dam. Largemouth bass are starting to move into shallower waters, especially in the backwater oxbows. Crappie fishing has been stellar too, with some nice slabs being caught in 16 to 19 feet of water.

For you catfish enthusiasts, channel cats are biting well on cut bait in the deeper holes. And don't forget about those American shad - their annual run is just kicking off, so keep an eye out for them.

Lure-wise, I'm seeing great results with white spinnerbaits and Alabama rigs for bass. For stripers, try freelining live gizzard shad or tossing large swimbaits. Crappie are hitting on small jigs tipped with minnows, especially in popsicle and Tennessee shad colors.

If you're looking for some hot spots, I'd recommend checking out the area around Fort Jackson for a mix of species. The Turnbridge Landing area has been producing some nice catches too. And don't overlook the stretch near Port Wentworth - it's been heating up lately.

Remember, folks, the water's still a bit chilly, so those fish might be a tad sluggish. Slow down your presentations and you'll see better results.

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

Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Savannah River fishing report for March 17, 2025. It's shaping up to be a beautiful day on the water, so let's dive right in.

First off, sunrise was at 7:30 AM, and we're looking at sunset around 7:33 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with. Weather-wise, we're expecting partly cloudy skies with temperatures in the mid-60s, perfect for a day of fishing.

Now, let's talk tides. We've got a high tide coming in at 10:45 AM, reaching about 6.5 feet, followed by a low tide at 4:55 PM, dropping to around 0.2 feet. Keep an eye on those tidal shifts, as they can really impact fish activity.

Speaking of fish, the bite has been pretty good lately. We're seeing a nice mix of species, with redfish, trout, and black drum being the stars of the show. Some folks have been pulling in some decent-sized stripers too, especially up near the Augusta Shoals.

For you lure enthusiasts out there, I've been having great luck with DOA shrimp patterns and Berkley Gulp! Swimming Mullets. If you're more of a live bait person, mud minnows and live shrimp are your best bets right now.

As for hot spots, I'd recommend checking out the area around Fort Pulaski. The structure there has been holding some nice reds and trout. Another good bet is up near the I-95 bridge, where some anglers have been landing some quality stripers.

Remember, with the water temps still on the cooler side, fish might be a bit sluggish. Slow down your retrieves and don't be afraid to let that bait sit for a bit.

That's all for now, folks. Get out there, stay safe, and tight lines!

Hey y'all, Artificial Lure here with your Savannah River fishing report for March 16, 2025.

We've got a beautiful spring day ahead of us with temps climbing into the mid-70s and partly cloudy skies. Sunrise was at 7:33 AM and sunset will be at 7:33 PM. The tides are running about normal today - we've got a low tide at 7:31 AM and a high tide coming in at 11:53 AM.

The fishing has really been heating up lately as the water warms. Striped bass are starting to move up the river and anglers have been having good luck trolling with live shad or throwing bucktails near drop-offs. Some nice 10-15 pounders have been landed this week.

Crappie fishing remains hot, especially up in the creeks and coves. Minnows under a float or small jigs have been producing limits of slabs. Look for them around brush piles and fallen trees in 8-12 feet of water.

Redfish and speckled trout are getting more active in the lower river. Live shrimp on a popping cork or soft plastics like Gulp shrimp have been working well. Focus on oyster bars and creek mouths on the falling tide.

For catfish, try fishing cut bait or chicken livers on the bottom in deeper holes. Some big blues and flatheads are being caught, especially at night.

A couple hot spots to check out - the mouth of Ebenezer Creek has been good for crappie and bass, while the area around Fort Pulaski has been producing nice reds and trout.

Overall, fishing is really picking up and should only get better as we move into spring. Tight lines everyone!

Hey y'all, Artificial Lure here with your Savannah River fishing report for March 15, 2025. Let me tell ya, the fishing's been hotter than a firecracker lately!

First off, tides are looking good today. We've got a low tide at 5:23 AM measuring -0.49 feet, followed by a high at 11:24 AM hitting 6.6 feet. Sunrise was at 7:33 AM and sunset will be at 7:31 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to wet a line.

Weather-wise, we're looking at partly cloudy skies with temps in the mid-60s. Perfect conditions for some spring fishing, if you ask me.

Now, onto the good stuff - the fish! Folks have been hauling in some nice catches this past week. The striped bass run is in full swing, with several 20+ pounders reported. Crappie fishing has been on fire too, especially up in the backwaters. I heard tell of one fella who landed over 30 slabs in a single morning!

For you bass anglers, both largemouth and spotted bass have been active. They're starting to move shallow with the warming water temps. A few 5+ pound bucketmouths have been caught near laydowns and docks.

If you're looking to fill the cooler, the catfish bite has been steady. Channel cats and some hefty blues are hitting cut bait and stinkbaits.

As for lures, you can't go wrong with a chartreuse spinnerbait for the stripers. For bass, try pitching a jig around cover or working a shaky head worm along points. Crappie are loving small jigs tipped with minnows.

Live bait's always a good bet this time of year. Shiners, herring, and nightcrawlers will all produce.

For you folks wanting some hot spots, I'd recommend trying around the Highway 301 bridge or up near the Augusta Shoals. The creek mouths have been producing well too, especially Brier Creek and Stevens Creek.

Remember, the fish are hungry and ready to bite. So get out there, wet a line, and make some memories. This is Artificial Lure signing off - tight lines, y'all!

Alright, y'all, Artificial Lure here with your Savannah River fishing report for March 14, 2025. The sun's peeking out at 7:35 AM and won't call it quits till 7:31 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to wet our lines.

Now, let's talk tides. We've got a low tide at 3:49 AM sitting at -0.36 feet, and the high tide's rolling in at 9:33 AM, pushing up to 7.74 feet. Keep an eye out for that afternoon low at 4:04 PM, dipping to -0.14 feet, before the evening high at 9:57 PM hits 7.76 feet. These big swings are prime time for fish movement, folks.

Weather-wise, we're looking at a partly cloudy day with temps in the mid-60s. A light breeze from the southeast should keep things comfortable without mucking up the water too much.

Now, onto the good stuff. The warmouth and crappie bite has been heating up lately. Just last week, we had reports of anglers pulling in over 20 crappie and 15 big warmouth in a single outing. The stripers and hybrids are starting to show up in force too, especially between Savannah and Augusta.

For you bass chasers, they're moving shallow with the warming trend. Folks have been having luck with jerk baits and chatter baits near secondary points and in the backs of coves. Don't forget to work those rip rap areas with small cranks like the Rapala DT6 or RS Shad Rap.

Catfish have been biting well on cut herring near shallow points. If you're after some slabs, minnows and jigs in the 10 to 12-foot range have been producing, with some lucky anglers landing 13 to 14-inchers.

For you bait dunkers, live herring on free-lines and planer boards is still the go-to for stripers. If you're tossing artificials, try trolling with jackfish-colored or black/chartreuse blade Dura-Spins.

Hot spots this week include the Little River area for crappie, and the stretch between Clyo and Abbeville for a mixed bag. The Galts Ferry area has been firing up for schooling stripers and hybrids.

Remember, the bite can change quick with these spring conditions, so stay flexible and keep a variety of baits on hand. Tight lines, and I'll catch y'all next time!

Hey y'all, Artificial Lure here with your Savannah River fishing report for March 12, 2025. The tides are looking good today, with low tide at 2:52 AM and 2:52 PM, and high tide at 8:18 AM and 8:45 PM. Water's rising in the morning, so plan accordingly. Sunrise is at 7:37 AM and sunset at 7:30 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with.

Weather-wise, we're looking at partly cloudy skies with a high of 68°F and a light breeze from the southeast. Perfect conditions for a day on the water, if you ask me.

Fish activity has been picking up lately as the water warms. Largemouth bass are starting to move shallow, with some nice catches reported near structure and along the banks. Crappie fishing has been hot too, especially in the backwaters and around brush piles.

Last week, a few anglers reported landing some hefty striped bass in the 15-20 pound range near the I-95 bridge. Catfish have been biting well too, particularly blue cats and channel cats.

For lures, I'd recommend trying some shallow-running crankbaits or spinnerbaits for bass. Jigs tipped with soft plastics have been working well for crappie. If you're after stripers, try trolling with large swimbaits or live bait rigs.

Speaking of bait, live shrimp and minnows are always a good bet this time of year. Cut bait like mullet or shad has been producing for catfish.

As for hot spots, I'd suggest checking out the area around Burton's Ferry Landing or trying your luck near the mouth of Brier Creek. The oxbows near Ebenezer Landing have been producing some nice catches too.

Remember, the key is to stay mobile and keep trying different spots until you find the fish. Don't be afraid to switch up your tactics if something ain't working.

That's all for now, folks. Tight lines and good fishing!

Hey y'all, Artificial Lure here with your Savannah River fishing report for March 11, 2025.

We're looking at a beautiful spring day with temps in the mid-60s and partly cloudy skies. Sunrise was at 7:38 AM and sunset will be at 7:29 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to wet a line. The tides are running strong today - we've got a low tide at 1:34 AM (0.0 ft), high tide at 7:34 AM (7.55 ft), another low at 2:10 PM (0.17 ft), and the final high at 8:03 PM (7.19 ft).

Fishing activity has been picking up nicely as the water warms. Stripers and hybrids are the hot ticket right now, especially in the stretch between Savannah and Augusta. Folks have been having good luck with live bait like shad and herring, but artificial lures are producing too. Try tossing some white or chartreuse bucktails or swimbaits around current breaks and deeper holes.

The crappie bite is also heating up in the backwaters and oxbows. Jigs tipped with minnows under a float have been the ticket. Some real slabs up to 2 pounds have been coming in. Bass fishing is decent too - try working soft plastics or crankbaits along shoreline structure.

For you catfish hunters, cut bait or nightcrawlers fished on the bottom in deeper holes are bringing in some nice blues and channels. A few flatheads are starting to show up too.

If you're looking for some hot spots, I'd recommend trying around the I-95 bridge pilings or up near the New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam. The mouth of Ebenezer Creek has been productive for crappie. And don't overlook some of those backwater sloughs - they're holding fish too.

Remember to check those regulations, especially if you're fishing the state line. Tight lines, y'all!

Hey there, fellow anglers It's Artificial Lure here, and I'm excited to share the latest fishing report for the Savannah River area as of February 12, 2025.

First off, let's talk about the conditions. Today, the sunrise was at around 6:54 AM, and sunset will be at about 6:04 PM. The weather is looking pretty favorable, with partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the mid-50s to low 60s. This warmup has really gotten the fish active, especially after the recent cold spell.

Tidal reports indicate a moderate tide, which is perfect for targeting various species. For those fishing in the lower Savannah River, the tide cycles are crucial. Right now, we're seeing a high tide around 10:30 AM and a low tide around 4:30 PM.

### Fish Activity and Recent Catches

The fish are definitely on the move and hungry. Recently, anglers have had great success in the lower Savannah River. For instance, Mark Vick and Thomas Carroll caught 52 fish, including crappie and fliers, using Tennessee shad Specktacular Jigs and Mirage Jigs without even needing to tip them with minnows. They fished deep, around 12 to 16 feet, and focused on areas with cover[1][4].

In the Altamaha River, which is nearby, Seth Carter and his buddy had an incredible day catching around 30 bass up to 3 1/2 pounds. They used a variety of lures including crankbaits, worms, spinnerbaits, and jigs[4].

### Best Lures and Bait

For bass fishing in the Savannah River, secondary points with rock and sand combinations are your best bet. Use shallow to medium diving crankbaits like the #5 Shad Raps or Rapala DT6. Chatter Baits in all white with a little chartreuse on the skirt are also effective. If you're targeting bigger bass, small cranks and rip rap areas with Rapala RS Shad Raps and DT10s can be very productive[1].

For inshore fishing, especially for redfish and speckled trout, focus on oyster bars, creek mouths, and grass flats. A popping cork with a 2–3” leader paired with live bait or artificial imitations works well. In areas like the Wassaw Sound, Wilmington River, Isle of Hope, and Vernon River, these setups are particularly effective[2].

For catfish, anchoring on creek channel ledges and fan-casting cut gizzard shad, white perch, and herring is the way to go. This method has been successful in the creeks rather than the main lake[1].

### Hot Spots

If you're looking for some hot spots, here are a few recommendations:

- **Wassaw Sound and Wilmington River**: These areas are teeming with redfish and speckled trout. Use a popping cork with live bait or artificial imitations to reel them in[2].
- **Lower Savannah River**: Focus on the backwater oxbows for bass, bream, crappie, and catfish. The recent catches here have been impressive, especially around deep cover and structure[3][4].
- **Bull River Bridge and Tybee Island’s Back River**: These spots are great for targeting sheepshead and flounder. Use a Carolina rig with live or mud minnows on a circle hook[2].

In summary, the fishing in and around the Savannah River is heating up, and with the right lures and bait, you're in for a great day on the water. So grab your gear, and let's get fishing