Updated: Thursday, October 22, 2026 · Next update: Thursday, October 29, 2026
This Savannah fishing report covers late October, prime fall season in coastal Georgia, with big tides, active bait and redfish in the creeks. Redfish are the lead target in the tidal creeks and on the oyster bars, while speckled trout work the docks and grass edges and flounder stage near the jetties and sounds. Black drum, sheepshead and surf whiting add variety. The main condition to plan around is the tide: Georgia’s large tides are getting bigger, and the falling tide in the creeks is the window to fish.
What’s Hitting
Redfish are in the tidal creeks and on the oyster bars, and speckled trout are at the docks and grass edges. Flounder are staging near the jetties and sounds.
Black drum and sheepshead are around docks and bridges, and whiting are in the surf. Expect the creek redfish action 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 the water drops, reds are forced out of the flooded marsh grass and into the creek channels and onto the edges of oyster bars, which makes them easier to find.
Work the docks for trout and sheepshead, and fish the jetties near Tybee for flounder.
Tides & Conditions
With the moon building toward full, Georgia’s already large tides are getting bigger. The falling tide in the creeks is best. Big tidal ranges define this coast and shape where fish can feed at each stage. Check a current tide chart and wind forecast before running the creeks.
Tackle & Tactics
- Live shrimp under a cork for trout and reds.
- A paddle-tail jig for working creek edges and oyster bars.
- A mud minnow on a Carolina rig for flounder.
- Medium spinning gear with 15 pound braid.
In the creeks, watch for bait and birds and be ready to cast at any push of water. A popping cork suspends shrimp above the oysters and the noise draws trout and reds, while a Carolina rig keeps a mud minnow near the bottom for flounder.
Local Intel This Week
Launch at Lazaretto Creek or Bull River to get close to the creek system and Wassaw Sound. Tybee Island Pier gives land-based anglers access to the surf species. The site’s guide also lists Coffee Bluff Marina and Bell’s Landing as public options for reaching the rivers and creeks south of Savannah. Redfish and trout are the two species to double-check before keeping. Check current state and federal regulations and seasons before keeping fish.
This Week’s Tip
Mind the big tides. Watch for mud flats and plan your route back. A creek that is easy to run at high water can turn into an exposed mud flat a few hours later, so knowing the tide schedule and the way out matters as much as finding the fish.
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