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Savannah River Fishing Report - Clear Skies, Ideal Tides Fuel Striped Bass, Crappie Bite
Published 1 year, 3 months ago
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If you're planning to fish on the Savannah River today, January 17th, here's what you need to know. The weather is expected to be clear but a bit chilly, making it a great day to be out on the water. Sunrise is at 7:23 AM, and sunset will be at 5:43 PM.
Tide-wise, you're looking at a low tide at 4:12 AM and a high tide at 10:17 AM. The second low tide will be at 4:38 PM, and the final high tide of the day will be at 10:46 PM.
Fishing has been quite active in the area. For striped and hybrid bass, the action has been incredible, especially around the edge of the Savannah River channel on Clarks Hill Lake (Lake Thurmond). Captain Rocky Fulmer from Little River Guide Service reported catching 70 fish in just two hours recently. These fish are scattered but can be found consistently around 10-20 feet down in about 30 feet of water. They also move into the backs of the creeks on some days. The Savannah River itself, particularly around the Back River area, is a hotspot for striped bass, with fish holding on structure during the moving tides. The best times to fish are usually at the beginning or end of a tide cycle when the current is more moderate.
Crappie fishing is also good, with fish found in river and creek channels up the lake. They are suspended 15-18 feet down over brush and trees in about 30 feet of water, and minnows are working much better than jigs. There are also crappie in shallower waters, around 15-17 feet deep, especially on the upper end of Clarks Hill.
For black bass, the action is in 12-15 feet of water, often around brush and points. However, catching larger fish is proving to be a challenge, with most catches being smaller schooling fish.
In terms of lures and bait, for striped bass, heavy, quickly sinking baits are recommended due to the strong tidal currents. For crappie, minnows are the way to go. For black bass, traditional bass lures can work, but the key is finding the right structure.
Hot spots include the edge of the Savannah River channel on Clarks Hill Lake and the Back River area of the Savannah River. These areas offer a mix of structure and the right water conditions to attract a variety of fish.
So, gear up and make the most of this clear and chilly day on the Savannah River. Good luck out there
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Tide-wise, you're looking at a low tide at 4:12 AM and a high tide at 10:17 AM. The second low tide will be at 4:38 PM, and the final high tide of the day will be at 10:46 PM.
Fishing has been quite active in the area. For striped and hybrid bass, the action has been incredible, especially around the edge of the Savannah River channel on Clarks Hill Lake (Lake Thurmond). Captain Rocky Fulmer from Little River Guide Service reported catching 70 fish in just two hours recently. These fish are scattered but can be found consistently around 10-20 feet down in about 30 feet of water. They also move into the backs of the creeks on some days. The Savannah River itself, particularly around the Back River area, is a hotspot for striped bass, with fish holding on structure during the moving tides. The best times to fish are usually at the beginning or end of a tide cycle when the current is more moderate.
Crappie fishing is also good, with fish found in river and creek channels up the lake. They are suspended 15-18 feet down over brush and trees in about 30 feet of water, and minnows are working much better than jigs. There are also crappie in shallower waters, around 15-17 feet deep, especially on the upper end of Clarks Hill.
For black bass, the action is in 12-15 feet of water, often around brush and points. However, catching larger fish is proving to be a challenge, with most catches being smaller schooling fish.
In terms of lures and bait, for striped bass, heavy, quickly sinking baits are recommended due to the strong tidal currents. For crappie, minnows are the way to go. For black bass, traditional bass lures can work, but the key is finding the right structure.
Hot spots include the edge of the Savannah River channel on Clarks Hill Lake and the Back River area of the Savannah River. These areas offer a mix of structure and the right water conditions to attract a variety of fish.
So, gear up and make the most of this clear and chilly day on the Savannah River. Good luck out there
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI