SAVANNAH RIVER

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • GEORGIA

Savannah River


April 27, 2024

The Savannah River is a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts in Georgia. The river is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, catfish, crappie, and bream. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing. Fishing tips for the Savannah River include using live bait and fishing near structure. The best time of year to visit is during the spring and fall when the weather is mild and the fish are active. The average temperature during the spring is around 70 degrees Fahrenheit, while the fall averages around 65 degrees Fahrenheit.



Fish Species
Image Alt Black Crappie
Image Alt Blue Catfish
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Largemouth Bass

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

North Prairie

Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Little Black River

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass

Crescent Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

jekyll island fishing center

Savannah River

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Lake Ponte Vedra

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Pittman Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Hanna Lake Park

Largemouth Bass • Bluegill • Black Crappie

Dead Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Striped Bass

Duval Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

BECKS FERRY ROAD JASPER COUNTY
Lower Savannah Watershed, Georgia
WILLIAM HILTON PARKWAY BEAUFORT COUNTY
Broad-St. Helena Watershed, Georgia
CROSS ISLAND PARKWAY HILTON HEAD ISLAND
Broad-St. Helena Watershed, Georgia
SCOTT STELL PARK DRIVE CHATHAM COUNTY
Ogeechee Coastal Watershed, Georgia
US 80;GA 26 POOLER
Lower Savannah Watershed, Georgia
PLANT MCINTOSH ROAD EFFINGHAM COUNTY
Lower Savannah Watershed, Georgia
LESA STREET HINESVILLE
Ogeechee Coastal Watershed, Georgia
OKATIE HIGHWAY BEAUFORT COUNTY
Broad-St. Helena Watershed, Georgia
RAHN STATION ROAD EFFINGHAM COUNTY
Lower Savannah Watershed, Georgia
RIVER VIEW DRIVE RICHMOND HILL
Lower Ogeechee Watershed, Georgia

Rafting & Kayaking

SEGMENT A--MOUTH OF SPRING ON OCALA NF (AT JUNIPER SPRINGS WILDERNESS) TO BRIDGE ON SH 19 (AT WILDERNESS BOUNDARY)
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida
THE CONFLUENCE OF THE NORTH PRONG AND MIDDLE PRONG TO TRADER'S HILL
St. Marys Watershed, Florida
THE I-95 BRIDGE CROSSING TO THE MOUTH OF THE RIVER
Lower Ogeechee Watershed, Georgia
BEGINS APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE UPSTREAM OF FLEA HILL, GEORGIA TO THE BELLS RIVER CONFLUENCE
St. Marys Watershed, Florida
SEGMENT B--BRIDGE ON SH 19 TO CONFLUENCE WITH LAKE GEORGE
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida
THE WESTERN JENKINS COUNTY LINE TO THE I-95 BRIDGE CROSSING
Upper Ogeechee Watershed, Georgia
TRADER'S HILL TO ENDS APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE DOWNSTREAM OF U.S. 301 CROSSING
St. Marys Watershed, Florida
BEGINS APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE DOWNSTREAM OF U.S. 301 CROSSING TO ENDS APPROXIMATELY 1 MILE UPSTREAM OF FLEA HILL, GEORGIA
St. Marys Watershed, Florida
SEGMENT A--MOUTH OF SPRING ON OCALA NF TO ALEXANDER SPRINGS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida
SEGMENT B--ALEXANDER SPRINGS WILDERNESS BOUNDARY TO CONFLUENCE WITH ST. JOHNS RIVER
Upper St. Johns Watershed, Florida

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Edisto Memorial Gardens

Harrison-Caver Park

Langley Pond Park

Roy Gilmore Park

Santee State Park

Barnwell State Park

Gregg Park Civic Center

Hillcrest Recreational Park

Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site

John Harley Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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