As of November 8, 2024, the Savannah River is shaping up to be a great spot for anglers, despite the recent fluctuations in water levels. Here’s what you need to know for a successful day on the water.

### Tidal and Weather Report
The water levels at Clyo on the Savannah River are currently at 5.6 feet and falling, according to the latest reports. For today, expect a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures in the mid-70s to low 80s. Sunrise is at around 6:45 AM, and sunset will be at approximately 5:15 PM.

### Fish Activity
Bass fishing has been fair in the Savannah River area. The best bite for bass is often under the deeper docks, especially those with at least 6 to 8 feet of water under them. Focus on the shady side of these docks and use lures like a Zoom pearl Fluke in the shad pattern. Drop shotting with a Zoom Shakey Tail Worm can also be effective when the fish are not schooling on the surface.

For striped bass and hybrids, they tend to be suspended over deep water, typically 40 plus feet down. Down-lined herring is a reliable choice for catching these fish. There has been a noticeable presence of hybrids in recent catches, with stripers starting to show up more frequently as the month progresses.

### Best Lures and Bait
For bass, jigs and three-foot Carolina rigs are working, although they can be slow. Three- and four-inch Zoom finesse worms, especially in the thicker brush piles, are also effective. Rig the tubes Texas style and add some garlic-scented Jacks Juice to the tip of the tails. If clouds move in, switch to darker color jigs, tubes, or worms.

For striped bass and hybrids, live bait such as herring is the ticket. Some artificial lures like spoons can also be effective when fished directly over schools of fish.

### Hot Spots
One of the hot spots is around the deeper docks in Sugar Creek, just down from the bridge. These docks offer the necessary shade and depth for bass to congregate. Another good area is the Savannah River itself, particularly where the small feeder creeks meet the main river. Here, the water temperatures might be cooler, attracting bass to the shallows.

Additionally, targeting schools of fish in 25 to 35 feet of water from mid-lake downstream to Lake Sinclair Dam and Rocky Creek can yield good results for linesides.

With the right lures and bait, and by focusing on these hot spots, you should have a productive day fishing on the Savannah River.