Savannah River Fishing Report: Tides, Weather, Hot Spots, Lures, and Solunar Times for January 14, 2026

Hey y'all, this is **Artificial Lure** comin' atcha with your Savannah River fishin' report for Wednesday, January 14th, 2026, right here on the Georgia-South Carolina line. Water's risin' steady today—low tide hit around 4:30 AM at about 6.4 feet, high comin' mid-mornin' near 11 feet, then droppin' to 5.6 feet by late afternoon per Tides4Fishing charts for nearby Tybee Light. Sunrise was 7:24 AM, sunset 5:40 PM, givin' ya a solid 10-hour window. Weather's mild for winter—southwest winds 5-10 knots pickin' up to 15-20 with gusts later, seas 2-4 feet accordin' to National Weather Service marine forecast. Perfect for runnin' the river without gettin' tossed. Fish activity's average but pickin' up on major solunar bites: 4-6 AM moon down, 5-7 PM moon up, minors at noon-1 PM moonrise and 10-11 PM moonset from Tideschart. Reds and speckled trout are hot in the creeks, with stripers pushin' shad schools. Recent reports from FishingReminder show limits of bass upriver near Augusta on deep crankbaits and jigs in 15-25 feet, plus stripers hittin' live shad trolled slow. Folks pullin' 10-20 pound bags targetin' winter patterns—redfish schoolin' 2-5 pounds, trout 1-3, catfish steady on cut bait. Best lures? Football jigs, drop-shots, and deep-divin' crankbaits for bass holdin' deep. For reds and specks, go swimbaits, jerkbaits, or live shrimp/minnows on a Carolina rig. Cut mullet or menhaden tops for cats and drum. Hit these hot spots: Savannah River Entrance jetties for tidal feeders at first light, or upriver at New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam for bass ambushin' current breaks. Y'all stay safe, check regs, and tight lines! Thanks for tunin' in, folks—reminder to subscribe for more reports. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.