Savannah River Fishing Report: Redfish, Trout, and Catfish Bites on the Rise

Artificial Lure here with your Savannah River fishing report for Monday, November 3rd, 2025. First light hit the water at 7:39 AM with sunset coming at 6:37 PM, giving us nearly 11 hours to chase those river monsters. Tides are running mild today—a low tidal coefficient of 33 means small differences between high and low, so currents will be slow and fish may be spread out, holding in comfort zones rather than hunting in the fast flows according to Tides4Fishing. High tides run at 3:07 PM; low tides at 8:22 AM and 9:24 PM. Weather-wise, a coastal low is keeping things breezy. National Weather Service says we’re seeing northeast winds 15-20 knots, gusting up to 25, with seas offshore building 5-7 feet, and a chance of morning showers. The barometer’s dropping, and surface pressure will rise as high pressure moves in later today, which should turn the bite on for those afternoon hours. Catch reports from local guides and anglers over the weekend tell a good story. Red drum (redfish) are biting in the creeks and grassy marsh edges, and speckled trout are running strong in the deeper bends, especially on moving tide edges. A few healthy flounder have been landed near structure and sandy drop-offs. Catfish—mostly blues and channels—are steady upriver in slack water near cut banks and submerged timber. Best bets right now are: - **Redfish and trout:** Live shrimp under Cajun Thunder corks, or chartreuse soft plastics like Z-Man or Gulp! Swimming Minnow. - **Flounder:** Mud minnows or finger mullet dragged slowly over sandy bottoms and jigs tipped with fresh cut bait. - **Catfish:** Fresh cut shad or chicken liver, fished on Carolina rigs near underwater ledges. Top artificial lures for the day: paddle tails in natural colors, gold spoons for clear water, and MirrOlure suspending twitch baits when trout are finicky. Those early and late bites around sunrise and sunset are producing the most action, especially as the sun starts to break through after showers clear out. Savannah River is famous for its marshes and backwaters—just keep an eye open, as World Atlas points out, alligator sightings are common in those quieter stretches. Plenty of wild encounters, so don’t leave small pets unattended near the water! Hot spots to focus on today: - The creek mouths near Hutchinson Island, where falling tide pulls baitfish out and fires up the redfish bite. - The swing above Abercorn Creek, especially at midday, where the deeper channel holds speckled trout and the occasional stripers. Upstream, Channel Cat Alley near the river bridges is producing steady blue catfish for those soaking bait. A few seasoned locals also swear by the flats just upriver from the Port Wentworth ramps after mid morning, especially if the clouds break; that’s flounder territory right now. Remember to stay safe—small craft advisories are posted so watch for wind and be prepared for choppy water if heading out in a jon boat or kayak. Thanks for tuning in to your local Savannah Ri This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.