Savannah River Sunday: Strong Tides, Hot Reds and Trout Bite

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to Savannah River fishing guide, comin' at ya live from the banks on this fine Sunday mornin', May 3rd, 2026, 'round 3 AM Eastern time. Water's lookin' good out here on the border of Georgia and South Carolina, with tides runnin' strong today. High tide hits first at Ebbs Landing 'bout 8:15 AM, peakin' at 7.2 feet, then slacks off 'til the outgoing at 2:30 PM droppin' to low at 1.1 feet by 9 PM—perfect for pullin' reds and trout outta the creeks, per the NOAA tide charts.Weather's mild, folks: partly cloudy skies, temps climbin' from 62°F at dawn to a comfy 78°F afternoon, light southerly breeze at 5-10 mph, and just a 20% chance of a quick shower later, straight from the National Weather Service forecast. Sunrise at 6:28 AM, sunset 8:12 PM—plenty of daylight to chase 'em.Fish are bitin' steady after last week's full moon push. Locals report solid catches of slot reds (20-28 inches) up to 15 per man on the flats, speckled trout hittin' 2-5 pounds, and a few bonus stripers crashin' the party. Black drum and flounder roundin' out the cooler limits—Captain Mike's Charters out of Savannah logged 25 reds and 12 trout yesterday alone on their morning trip. Activity peaks on the flood tide mornin' and evenin' outgoing, with baitfish schools drawin' 'em shallow.For lures, tie on a **chartreuse paddle tail** like the Z-Man DieZel MinnowZ on a 1/4-oz jighead—rips through the current like magic for reds and specks. Gold spoon or mirror-minnow topwater at dawn gets explosive strikes. Live bait? Fresh shrimp under a popping cork or mud minnows on circle hooks can't be beat for flounder in the troughs.Hit these hot spots: **Fields Cut** near Little Back River for wadin' reds on the flood, and **Creighton Narrows** for deep-water trout draggin' jigs. Launch from Public Landing or Fort Pulaski ramps.Stay safe, check regs, and wear your PFDs.Thanks for tunin' in, y'all—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/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AIThis episode includes AI-generated content.