Savannah River Summer Fishing Forecast: Bream, Stripers, and Cats Biting Hot

Artificial Lure here bringing you the latest on Savannah River fishing for Saturday, June 21, 2025, across the Georgia and South Carolina stretch. Sunrise greeted us at 6:17 AM and you’ll have until sunset at 8:32 PM to work those long river banks. We’re in classic Lowcountry summer weather—highs in the mid to upper 80s, steamy with just a light breeze, and the ever-present chance of a pop-up afternoon storm. The river’s running steady with the Clyo gauge around 10 feet and falling, which has brought good clarity and manageable current. Tidal flow is moderate today, with the outgoing early and a strong push coming back around lunchtime, so keep an eye on those transitions for peak activity. The bite is still hot. Panfish are leading the charge—redear sunfish and bluegill are stacking up around downed timber and brushy edges. Red wigglers or crickets under a cork are absolutely money for these bruiser bream right now. If you’re feeling sporty, mini crankbaits and surface poppers are getting smoked around shaded back-eddies and log jams. There have been recent reports of some plate-sized shellcracker and bluegill caught right in the main river, so don’t be afraid to hit the deeper woody cover. The WRD Fisheries team and Georgia Wildlife just posted about another run of quality redear, and there’s plenty of action left from Augusta all the way south toward Port Wentworth. Striper and catfish are both active. Below the New Savannah Bluff Lock & Dam, a few 20-plus-pound striped bass were netted by fisheries crews, and anglers drifting shad, herring, or big live bait on the current seams have hooked up. For stripers, try bucktails, flukes, or big jerkbaits as the tide rises and those fish push up to feed. As for cats, the river is full of channel cats up to 12 pounds—chicken liver or cut bait fished on the bottom is your best bet, especially around deeper holes and the mouths of creeks. Night fishing has also produced some good numbers for folks willing to brave the muggy evenings. Bass anglers should focus on shallow cover and current breaks. A black Texas-rigged trick worm, small crankbaits, or a white spinnerbait are all proven choices according to both recent local trips and Georgia Outdoor News. The lower river near the old rice fields and the mouths of creeks like Brier Creek are consistent for both largemouth and the occasional spotted bass. Hot spots for today: Try the stretch just below the I-95 crossing for mixed bag action, or hit the structure and eddies near New Savannah Bluff Lock & Dam for your best shot at stripers and cats. Thanks for tuning in to your Savannah River fishing report. Don’t forget to subscribe for more updates and inside tips. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.