Updated: Thursday, October 15, 2026 · Next update: Thursday, October 22, 2026
This Savannah fishing report covers mid-October, the heart of fall and the prime season in coastal Georgia. Big tides and active bait set up the pattern: redfish work the tidal creeks and oyster bars on the falling tide. Speckled trout are at the docks and grass edges, flounder are staging near the jetties and sounds, and black drum, sheepshead and whiting add more targets. The main condition to plan around is Georgia’s large tidal range and the mud flats it exposes at low water.
What’s Hitting
Redfish are in the tidal creeks and at the oyster bars, speckled trout are at the docks and grass edges, and flounder are staging near the jetties and sounds. Black drum and sheepshead are around the docks and bridges, and whiting are in the surf.
Expect the redfish action in the creeks to stay strong, and flounder to build near the jetties as the water cools.
Where to Find Them
Fish the creeks around Tybee Island and Wassaw Sound on a falling tide for redfish. As water drains off the marsh, it pulls shrimp and baitfish into the creek channels, and redfish wait at creek mouths, bends and oyster bars to feed.
Work the docks for trout and sheepshead, and fish the jetties near Tybee for flounder. Docks offer shade, current breaks and barnacle-covered pilings, which is why they hold sheepshead and trout so reliably in the fall.
Tides & Conditions
With the moon heading toward first quarter, tides are easing. The falling tide in the creeks is best. Georgia tides are large even on softer phases, so check a current tide chart and the wind forecast before running the creeks.
Low water exposes wide mud flats and oyster bars, so the same creek can look completely different from one tide stage to the next.
Tackle & Tactics
- Live shrimp under a cork. A popping cork adds sound that draws fish toward the shrimp in stained creek water.
- A paddle-tail jig for reds and trout along the grass and bars.
- A mud minnow on a Carolina rig for flounder.
- Medium spinning gear with 15 pound braid handles the work.
In the creeks, watch for bait and birds, and be ready to cast when you see a push. Bring a net, and be careful around the mud flats at low tide.
Local Intel This Week
Fish concentrate in the creeks and at the jetties. Launch at Lazaretto Creek or Bull River to reach the Tybee creeks and jetties, and use the Tybee Island Pier for whiting and shore fishing. Coffee Bluff Marina and Bell’s Landing are other access points on the Savannah side. Redfish and trout rules in Georgia are specific. Check current state and federal regulations and seasons before keeping fish.
This Week’s Tip
Mind the big tides. Georgia’s tidal range is large, so watch for mud flats and plan your route. A creek that is easy to run at high water can strand a boat on the falling tide, so know the way out before the water drops.
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