Georgia fishing forecast
Tides, wind and the best bite windows for 7 saltwater spots. Tidal creeks and sounds, from Tybee Island to the Golden Isles.
Redfish and spotted seatrout feed hard in the creeks; one of the best seasons on the Georgia coast.
Other seasons
- Winter: Seatrout move into deeper creek holes; redfish school on low-tide flats.
- Spring: Whiting and redfish bite well and cobia show up near the sounds.
- Summer: Tarpon roll along the beaches and sounds; fish redfish on flood tides.
General seasonal patterns - always check local reports and the official rules.
Georgia Coast
Golden Isles
About fishing in Georgia
Georgia Coast
Tybee Island, the Savannah River and Darien: big tides (7 feet or more) and endless marsh creeks.
Common catches: Redfish, spotted seatrout, flounder, sheepshead and black drum.
Golden Isles
St. Simons, Jekyll and Brunswick: piers, sounds and oyster-lined creeks. Fish the moving tide - the range here is large.
Common catches: Redfish, seatrout, sheepshead, tarpon in summer and whiting.
Always check the official rules before you keep any fish: Georgia fishing license (GADNR), Georgia saltwater regulations (CRD).
