Savannah River Heating Up: Drum, Trout, and Reds Biting Despite Windy Conditions

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure comin' atcha with your Savannah River fishing report for April 15, 2026, right here on the Georgia-South Carolina line. Winds are kickin' up somethin' fierce today, gustin' 15-20 knots out of the northwest, but that ain't stoppin' the bite—temps hoverin' around 68 degrees with partly cloudy skies. Sunrise was at 7:05 AM, sunset 'round 8:00 PM, givin' us a solid 13 hours of light. Tides? Low at 4:30 AM, high 'bout 10:45 AM, then fallin' through the evenin'—fish that outgoing for best action. Inshore's holdin' steady despite the blow, per the Shore Thing Fishing Report from Shoofly Magazine. Puppy drum—those perfect 14- to 18-inch black drum—are the stars this week, showin' in good numbers along shorelines and oyster beds. Nice speckled trout are poppin' too, not huge limits but quality fish up to 3 pounds hittin' live shrimp early. Reds are schooled in the shallows, tailin' on the flood; we've seen limits of 20-25 inchers from boats huggin' protected creeks. Flounder giggin' up some flatties in sandy pockets on the drop tide, and a few stripers crashin' mullet schools near bridges. Top baits? Live shrimp from the local shops—peelers under a popping cork for trout and reds. Cut mullet or crab chunks for drum and bull reds. Lures-wise, gold spoons on the falling tide for reds, soft plastics like paddle tails on 1/8 oz jigheads for flounder and trout. Topwaters at dawn if you can handle the chop. Hot spots: Hit the cuts around Ebenezer Creek for puppy drum and reds—calm water even in wind. Or try the flats near Steven Creek Landing for trout stackin' on structure. Stay safe out there, wear your PFD, and don't push it if seas kick up. Tight lines! Thanks for tunin' in, folks—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.