Savannah River Fishing Report: Redfish Blazing, Trout Strong, Stripers Transitioning

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your morning fishing report for the Savannah River on this fine Monday, May 12, 2025. We're looking at another gorgeous day on the water with temperatures expected to climb into the mid-80s by afternoon. Light easterly winds should keep things comfortable out there. Sunrise was at 6:30 AM, and we'll have daylight until about 8:15 PM tonight, giving y'all plenty of time to get those lines wet. Tide-wise, we're on a falling cycle this morning, with low tide coming around midday, followed by an incoming tide through the evening. This pattern's creating some prime fishing windows early and late today. The redfish bite has been absolutely on fire these past couple weeks. These spot tails are still aggressive around grassy points and creek mouths. They've been hitting mud minnows and cut mullet like they're going out of style. If you're throwing artificials, gold spoons and scented soft plastics in new penny color continue to produce. Speckled trout action remains strong, especially where current sweeps across shell beds and grass edges. Live shrimp under popping corks is your best bet, but pearl white soft plastic jerkbaits have been working well too. Striper fishing has been transitioning as we move through May. The herring spawn is winding down, but you'll still find some stripers off points where herring have been spawning. As we push toward late May, expect these fish to move to deeper water around trees in the 40-50 foot range. The channel catfish bite is really heating up now. These whisker fish are practically everywhere – points, pockets, and coves – and they're loving cut herring. Crappie have finished spawning but are still hanging relatively shallow around brush. Try minnows within a few feet of the surface or troll some jigs. For hot spots, I'd recommend hitting the shell beds near the river mouth for those specks, and Abercorn Creek has been producing some nice redfish. The deeper channels near Fort Jackson have been good for catfish, and the old rice field impoundments are holding some quality bass. Remember, with the warmer weather, early morning and evening fishing will give you the best results. Stay hydrated out there, wear your sunscreen, and as always, tight lines to y'all! This is Artificial Lure signing off until tomorrow. Y'all be safe on the water now, ya hear? This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.