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Savannah Fishing Report: Winds, Tides, and Bites on the Mighty Savannah River
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Good morning, y’all, this is Artificial Lure with your November 4, 2025 fishing report for the Savannah River, straddlin’ that fine line between Georgia and South Carolina.
We’re waking up to crisp north winds pushing 15–20 knots and gusts to 25, according to the National Weather Service. Surf’s up too, with seas rolling five to six feet offshore, so smaller craft should take caution today. High pressure’s buildin’ behind that coastal low that moved through, so we got cool, clean air settled in and a bit of chop left on the main channels. Sunrise was at 7:39 a.m. for Savannah, and you can expect the sun to drop behind the cypress at 6:37 p.m. Tidal action is moderate—a low tide hit around 8:22 this morning, and you’ll see another high tide coming up about 3:07 p.m. according to Tides4Fishing and NOAA tidal predictions.
With these conditions, the bite’s been fair to good right after daybreak and again before dusk, especially as the barometer steadies up behind that front. Largemouth bass have been chasing shad and spinnerbaits in backwater sloughs, while the main river has produced stripers and hybrids, mostly hitting live shad or artificial swimbaits worked along fast edges.
Redfish action’s been best where brackish meets fresh, especially near harbor mouths and around Thunderbolt and Isle of Hope marinas. Several anglers have reported solid catches on cut mullet and live shrimp drifted upriver just past the tide line. The flounder bite’s still respectable near creek mouths, especially on the dropping tide, with white Gulp! swimming mullet being a local favorite for picky flatfish.
Channel and blue catfish are getting more active as water temps drop, with fresh cut shad or herring working well in deeper holes above and below the city. Folks soaking chicken liver upriver are catching keeper-sized cats, especially near Wing Dam and the mouth of Abercorn Creek.
Inshore, according to recent guide reports, folks have pulled in several upper-slot redfish and a handful of speckled trout around the oyster rakes near Coffee Bluff and the salt marsh cuts. Artificials like paddle-tail soft plastics in chartreuse and new penny are putting fish in the boat when the water muddies up after the wind.
Savannah Bend and Bahia Bleu marinas have seen consistent action for both freshwater and brackish species, and the mouth of Wilmington River is always a good bet on a rising afternoon tide. If you want to chase stripers, the downtown docks and bluffs below Hutchinson Island are prime this week with the fresh push of cool water.
To sum it up:
- **Best Hot Spots Today:** Tidewater Boatworks Marina, Isle of Hope Marina, Thunderbolt Harbor, and the main river channels near Abercorn Creek and Coffee Bluff.
- **Best Baits & Lures:** Live shrimp, cut mullet, and shad for bait; chartreuse paddle-tails, spinnerbaits, soft swimbaits, and white curly tail jigs for lures.
- **Species Caught Lately:** Redfish, speckled trout, flounder, striped bass, hybrid bass, channel and blue catfish, and the occasional sheepshead near structure.
With the wind up, pay attention to drift and approach those structure breaks from downcurrent for a natural presentation. Remember, the tidal current’s not too strong today, so stealthy moves and light tackle could make all the difference.
Thanks for tuning in to today’s fishing report with Artificial Lure. Remember to subscribe for daily local updates, tide tips, and tackle talk straight from the Savannah waterfront.
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We’re waking up to crisp north winds pushing 15–20 knots and gusts to 25, according to the National Weather Service. Surf’s up too, with seas rolling five to six feet offshore, so smaller craft should take caution today. High pressure’s buildin’ behind that coastal low that moved through, so we got cool, clean air settled in and a bit of chop left on the main channels. Sunrise was at 7:39 a.m. for Savannah, and you can expect the sun to drop behind the cypress at 6:37 p.m. Tidal action is moderate—a low tide hit around 8:22 this morning, and you’ll see another high tide coming up about 3:07 p.m. according to Tides4Fishing and NOAA tidal predictions.
With these conditions, the bite’s been fair to good right after daybreak and again before dusk, especially as the barometer steadies up behind that front. Largemouth bass have been chasing shad and spinnerbaits in backwater sloughs, while the main river has produced stripers and hybrids, mostly hitting live shad or artificial swimbaits worked along fast edges.
Redfish action’s been best where brackish meets fresh, especially near harbor mouths and around Thunderbolt and Isle of Hope marinas. Several anglers have reported solid catches on cut mullet and live shrimp drifted upriver just past the tide line. The flounder bite’s still respectable near creek mouths, especially on the dropping tide, with white Gulp! swimming mullet being a local favorite for picky flatfish.
Channel and blue catfish are getting more active as water temps drop, with fresh cut shad or herring working well in deeper holes above and below the city. Folks soaking chicken liver upriver are catching keeper-sized cats, especially near Wing Dam and the mouth of Abercorn Creek.
Inshore, according to recent guide reports, folks have pulled in several upper-slot redfish and a handful of speckled trout around the oyster rakes near Coffee Bluff and the salt marsh cuts. Artificials like paddle-tail soft plastics in chartreuse and new penny are putting fish in the boat when the water muddies up after the wind.
Savannah Bend and Bahia Bleu marinas have seen consistent action for both freshwater and brackish species, and the mouth of Wilmington River is always a good bet on a rising afternoon tide. If you want to chase stripers, the downtown docks and bluffs below Hutchinson Island are prime this week with the fresh push of cool water.
To sum it up:
- **Best Hot Spots Today:** Tidewater Boatworks Marina, Isle of Hope Marina, Thunderbolt Harbor, and the main river channels near Abercorn Creek and Coffee Bluff.
- **Best Baits & Lures:** Live shrimp, cut mullet, and shad for bait; chartreuse paddle-tails, spinnerbaits, soft swimbaits, and white curly tail jigs for lures.
- **Species Caught Lately:** Redfish, speckled trout, flounder, striped bass, hybrid bass, channel and blue catfish, and the occasional sheepshead near structure.
With the wind up, pay attention to drift and approach those structure breaks from downcurrent for a natural presentation. Remember, the tidal current’s not too strong today, so stealthy moves and light tackle could make all the difference.
Thanks for tuning in to today’s fishing report with Artificial Lure. Remember to subscribe for daily local updates, tide tips, and tackle talk straight from the Savannah waterfront.
This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn
This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
This episode includes AI-generated content.