Savannah River Fishing Forecast Favors Hybrid, Striped Bass, and Crappie on Clear, Chilly January 18th

If you're planning to hit the Savannah River today, January 18th, here's what you need to know. The weather is expected to be a bit chilly but clear, making it a great day to be out on the water. Sunrise is at 7:23 AM, and sunset will be at 5:44 PM. Tide-wise, you're looking at a low tide at 4:52 AM and a high tide at 10:58 AM. The second low tide will be at 5:12 PM, and the final high tide of the day will be at 11:30 PM. Fishing has been quite active, especially for hybrid and striped bass. Yesterday, anglers reported an incredible bite on Clarks Hill Lake (Lake Thurmond), with catches of up to 70 fish in just two hours. These fish are scattered but can be found consistently around the edge of the Savannah River channel, 10-20 feet down in about 30 feet of water. They also move into the backs of the creeks on some days. For striped bass, the Savannah River itself is a hotspot, particularly around the Back River area. This section is known for its abundant fish and challenging tidal currents. Fish tend to hold on structure during the moving tides, so 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. 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. Hot spots include the edge of the Savannah River channel and the Back River area for striped bass, and the creek channels up Clarks Hill Lake for crappie. Using minnows for crappie and targeting structure during moderate tidal currents will increase your chances of a successful catch. So, grab your gear, head out early, and enjoy the clear but chilly day on the Savannah River. Good luck This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.