Savannah River Fishing Report June 18, 2025: Panfish, Stripers, and Cats on the Move Podcast Por arte de portada

Savannah River Fishing Report June 18, 2025: Panfish, Stripers, and Cats on the Move

Savannah River Fishing Report June 18, 2025: Panfish, Stripers, and Cats on the Move

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 Good morning, anglers—Artificial Lure here with your Savannah River fishing report for Wednesday, June 18, 2025.

Sun popped up right around 6:20 a.m. and she'll dip down at 8:33 p.m., giving us a nice long day to wet a line. Today's weather is classic Lowcountry summer—expect highs in the upper 80s, muggy air, and the chance of a pop-up storm this afternoon. Bring plenty of fluids and keep one eye on the sky.

The tides at Savannah River Entrance are running with a low at 7:17 a.m. and a high coming in just before 1 p.m. These swinging tides mean fish will be on the move, especially near structure and the mouths of tributaries. Fish those slack tides for panfish around cover, and as the tide floods, target predator fish like striper and catfish moving up to feed.

The summer bite is on and the Savannah’s serving up a mixed bag. Folks are still lighting up on panfish—redear sunfish and bluegill in particular. WRD biologist Aaron Gray reports that crickets or worms near woody cover are doing the trick, but don’t sleep on mini crankbaits or small popping bugs if you like tossing artificials. The river gave up a few shellcrackers of notable size this week, and while Clarks Hill had a record, the main Savannah River remains full of quality panfish action according to the Georgia Wildlife Fishing Report for June 13.

Striped bass are showing up below New Savannah Bluff Lock & Dam. Some trophy fish up to 25 pounds were turned up in recent surveys. If you want a shot at these linesides, try drifting live shad or herring in the current, or cast out bucktail jigs and swimbaits right near the dam. Early and late in the day, large jerkbaits can get you bit.

Catfish remain steady—channel cats up to 12 pounds are being caught on chicken livers, cut shad, and menhaden. Fish those baits on the bottom at the pier or near the dam. If you land a cat over 10 pounds, the local DNR wants to hear about it, as they're looking to update their records for public fishing areas.

For bass, focus on deep woody structure as the water temp climbs. Early morning topwater or a finesse worm will trigger bites before the sun gets up.

Hot spots this week:
- Below New Savannah Bluff Lock & Dam: Big stripers and steady catfish action, especially on an incoming tide.
- Oxbows and cut banks above Elliott Cut: Bluegill and redear sunfish have been stacking up near submerged timber.
- Port Wentworth area: Good access to channels and flats holding panfish and the occasional bass.

Best baits:
- Live crickets and worms for bluegill and redear
- Bucktail jigs and swimbaits for striped bass
- Chicken livers or cut shad for channel catfish

That’s the scoop for today on the Savannah River—fish hard, hydrate, and keep those rods bent. Thanks for tuning in, and be sure to subscribe for the latest.

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