Savannah River Fishing Report: Prime Tides, Active Bite for Reds, Trout, Cats, and More

Artificial Lure here with your Savannah River fishing report for Monday, November 24, 2025. We’re coming off a moderate tidal swing today, with low tide hitting around 4:36 a.m. and the next high running just after 11 a.m. According to Tides4Fishing, sunrise was at 7:01 a.m. and sunset will be 5:20 p.m. That means you’ve got prime daylight hours lined up well with a good moving tide. Solunar activity won’t be extreme—just a touch above average—but fish will use those turns to feed. Right now, skies are partly cloudy with light winds out of the east at 10 to 15 knots. The National Weather Service expects temps in the mid-60s this morning rising to low 70s by afternoon—ideal for an active bite. Water clarity is fair, thanks to the ebb tide flushing some color out. Locals and guides are reporting strong action on redfish, black drum, and a few speckled trout, especially near marsh creeks and river bends. Coastal River Charters just posted a catch of keeper-sized black drum, and their clients limited out on reds south of the port. Even with the cooling weather, flounder remain in the mix—look for them tight to structure, especially where oyster beds meet mud bottom. Recent bait balls are thick with mullet and menhaden, and that’s drawn in blue cats and stripers up toward the Interstate 95 bridge. Folks drifting live or cut bait are doing best for cats—blue cat to 20 lbs and channel cats in the 5-10 lb range have come over the rail this weekend. Artificial-wise, it’s all about soft plastics that mimic shrimp or finger mullet. Try paddletails in motor oil or new penny colors on a 1/8 oz jig for reds and trout in the grass lines. If the water’s murky from tide, switch to chartreuse. Gulp Alive shrimp on a jighead can be magic this time of year. For flounder, opt for a white curly tail grub bounced slow. Live shrimp is always a favorite—fish it under a popping cork for trout and reds just off current breaks. Cut mullet works for drum near deeper holes. Thunderbolt Harbor and Savannah Bend Marina are picking up big catches, especially for land-based anglers and kayakers. If you’ve got a boat, drift between the Isle of Hope Marina and the Intracoastal bridge—lots of bait stacked there and the stripers seem to know. Another hot spot right now is Oatland Creek, especially on the outgoing tide when predatory fish ambush schooling bait. A heads up: keep an eye for gators, especially near the river mouth and marsh edges. World Atlas lists the Savannah among Georgia’s most gator-populated rivers—be safe when wade fishing. To sum up, hit the early moving tides with soft plastics and live shrimp, target structure near high current flows, and don’t pass up deep cut channels for catfish. With fall weather settling in and steady tidal movement, expect a good mixed bag along the river. Thanks for tuning in! Don’t forget to subscribe and stay hooked for daily tips and local secrets. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.