Savannah River Spring Awakening: Reds, Trout, and Stripers on the Move

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure comin' atcha with your Savannah River fishin' report for April 6th, 2026, right here on the Georgia-South Carolina line. Dawn's breakin' early at 7:05 AM, sunset 'round 7:50 PM, givin' us a solid 12+ hours of light. Weather's mild today—partly cloudy, highs in the low 70s, light southerly breeze at 5-10 mph, perfect for gettin' on the water without sweatin' bullets. Tides are key on the Savannah: low tide hit at 2:30 AM, high comin' at 8:45 AM, then fallin' back low 'round 9:15 PM per NOAA charts. Fish the outgoing for best action as bait gets flushed. Fish are wakin' up this spring—redfish tailin' in the shallows, stripers pushin' shad upriver, and speckled trout hittin' hard in the creeks. Recent reports from local guides like those at Savannah River Charters show limits of 20-30" reds, keeper trout up to 4 pounds, and a few slot stripers in the 25-35" range caught last week on live shrimp and soft plastics. Catfish are stackin' too, blues and channels grabbin' cut bait near the banks. For lures, go with **gold spoons** or **chartreuse paddle tails** on the flats for reds and trout—they're mimickin' those fleeing mullet. Topwater poppers at dawn/dusk for explosive strikes. Best bait? Live shrimp under a popping cork or mud minnows on a jighead—can't beat 'em right now. Hot spots: Hit the **Back River shallows** near Bluffton for tailin' reds on the flood, or **Fields Cut** by Daufuskie for trout ambushes on the drop. Launch from the ramp at Ebenezer Creek and ease in quiet. Stay safe, check regs, and wear your PFD. 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.