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  • Savannah River Fishing Report: Panfish, Stripers, and Cats Biting Strong

    Savannah River Fishing Report: Panfish, Stripers, and Cats Biting Strong
    Jun 20 2025
    Artificial Lure here with your Savannah River fishing report for Friday, June 20, 2025.

    Sunrise hit at 6:17 AM, with sunset at 8:32 PM, giving us a long window to get lines wet. The weather is classic June—warm, humid, and mostly clear skies expected with highs in the mid-80s. Winds are light, but with afternoon pop-up showers possible, keep an eye on the radar if you’re staying out late.

    Today’s tide is running moderate, and river levels have been steady—Clyo gauge shows levels around 10 feet and trending slightly downward, which has made for good clarity and manageable current. According to the latest Georgia Wildlife reports, panfish action remains hot, especially for redear sunfish (shellcracker) and bluegill. Folks are still hauling in plate-sized shellcrackers from the main river, with live crickets or red wigglers fished under a cork doing the best work around woody cover and slackwater behind sandbars. If you prefer artificial, small crankbaits and surface poppers have fooled some nice bream lately as well.

    Striped bass are making their presence known below the New Savannah Bluff Lock & Dam. A few have been recorded in the 20 to 25-pound class this week, mostly by anglers drifting live gizzard shad or herring through the fast water, but big bucktail jigs and white flukes have tricked a couple as well. If you’re set up for it, dawn and dusk have seen the best striper action.

    Catfish are still biting strong from the dam down to the city stretches, with steady reports of channel cats up to 12 pounds. Chicken livers, cut shad, and shrimp on bottom rigs are producing. If you manage a catfish over 10 pounds, the DNR wants to hear from you to help fill their record book—so weigh ‘em up!

    Bass fishing has been fair to good depending on where you land. Early morning sees active fish smashing buzzbaits and black Jitterbugs, especially near submerged timber and creek mouths. By mid-morning, soft plastics like black Texas-rigged trick worms or shakey heads around laydowns, logs, and under overhanging willows are picking off the more cautious largemouth. Spinnerbaits along the edges of current breaks have been reliable—if you find a ditch or a feeder creek, work both points thoroughly.

    Best hot spots today:

    - New Savannah Bluff Lock & Dam: For stripers, catfish, and bonus panfish.
    - Downstream wood cover near Augusta: For bass and bream, especially where willow trees and laydowns collect along inside bends.

    That’s the word from the riverbank. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for more daily fishing reports straight from the Savannah. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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  • 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
    Jun 18 2025
    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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  • Savannah River Fishing Report June 6 2025 - Inshore Bite Sizzles, Striper & Crappie Action Heats Up

    Savannah River Fishing Report June 6 2025 - Inshore Bite Sizzles, Striper & Crappie Action Heats Up
    Jun 6 2025
    Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Savannah River fishing report for Friday, June 6th, 2025.

    Sun's up at 6:17 AM and sets around 8:32 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with. Tide-wise, we're looking at a high tide early morning with a mid-day low, so plan your trips accordingly.

    Let me tell you, the catching season has been nothing short of spectacular! Inshore fishing is in prime mode right now, with spotted seatrout, redfish, flounder, sheepshead, black drum, shark, Spanish mackerel, and cobia all active and biting. If you haven't been out yet, you're missing the action!

    The early summer bite has really heated up in the past week. Bring your cast net because bait is plentiful - peanut menhaden, finger mullet, and mud minnows are easy to catch. Live shrimp has been harder to come by, so check with local bait shops before heading out, or come prepared with artificial shrimp patterns in various colors rigged on jigs. Cast and retrieve slowly for best results.

    River conditions are improving with the Savannah River at Clyo running at about 11.5 feet and falling, creating good fishing conditions. The fish are transitioning to their summer patterns, though watch for those afternoon thunderstorms - get your fishing in during morning hours for best results.

    For you striper and hybrid chasers, there's a good bite off shallow points early, but as the day heats up, they're moving to mid-depths. By mid-morning, you'll want to switch to more of a down-rod technique.

    Crappie fishing remains solid despite the spawn being behind us. All you need are minnows and knowledge of some mid-depth brush in the creeks. The post-spawn bite has been surprisingly better than pre-spawn this year.

    Catfish hunters should anchor on humps, points, and saddles with live and cut herring for a mixed bag of cats and stripers. Channel cats are hitting night crawlers and live bait hard.

    Hot spots this week include the artificial reefs near Savannah Snapper Banks for cobia, the middle sections of the Alapaha River for a mix of redbreast, bluegill, crappie, and catfish, and Bennett Lake for those hybrid bass - look for schooling shad late in the day and cast lures that trigger reaction strikes.

    Remember, this time of year, the fish are hungry and aggressive, so get out there while the bite is hot!

    Thanks for tuning in to your Savannah River fishing report. Don't forget to subscribe for daily updates on the best fishing our beautiful river has to offer. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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  • Savannah River Fishing Report: Early Summer Bite Heats Up

    Savannah River Fishing Report: Early Summer Bite Heats Up
    Jun 1 2025
    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.
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  • Savannah River Fishing Update: Panfish Bonanza, Bass Bites, and Inshore Trout & Reds

    Savannah River Fishing Update: Panfish Bonanza, Bass Bites, and Inshore Trout & Reds
    May 31 2025
    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.

    Thanks for tuning in to the Savannah River fishing report. Don’t forget to subscribe for your weekly bite, and until next time—tight lines and full coolers.

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  • Savannah River Fishing Report: Redfish Bite Heats Up, Trout and Catfish On The Move

    Savannah River Fishing Report: Redfish Bite Heats Up, Trout and Catfish On The Move
    May 30 2025
    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.

    Thanks for tuning in to today’s Savannah River report. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss the daily bite. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.
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  • Savannah River Fishing Report: Redfish Sizzling, Trout Steady, Bait Update

    Savannah River Fishing Report: Redfish Sizzling, Trout Steady, Bait Update
    May 28 2025
    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!
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  • Savannah River Fishing Report Memorial Day 2023

    Savannah River Fishing Report Memorial Day 2023
    May 26 2025
    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.
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