Wahoo fishing out of Savannah is a fall trip: about 60 miles east to the North Hole and R-6 Tower area, then Gulf Stream trolling once you arrive. Pull high-speed cowbell lures on the way out so the run doubles as trolling time, and plan fuel for about 60 miles each way. Inlets, ramps and local notes are in the Savannah port guide, and the species basics are in our wahoo fishing guide. This page helps you decide where to look. It doesn’t promise fish.
When wahoo are around Savannah
Fall is the season, and it decides whether the trip is worth making.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Season | Fall |
| Source | FishingBooker |
| Peak week | Not named in the source |
Fall season
FishingBooker’s Savannah fishing guide puts wahoo in the Savannah offshore area in fall. It names the season but no peak week, so plan your 60-mile runs around fall as a whole. For the wider timing picture, see wahoo timing across the Southeast.
Where boats run and the structure along the way
The run out of Savannah passes the nearshore reefs, J-Buoy and the Savannah Snapper Banks before reaching the North Hole, R-6 Tower and the Gulf Stream.
| Ground | Depth | Location |
|---|---|---|
| BSF reef | 29 ft | 4 nautical miles east of Little Tybee Island |
| SAV reef | 40 ft | 6 nautical miles southeast of Tybee Island |
| DUA reef | 45 ft | 7 nautical miles east of Ossabaw Island |
| KC reef | 50 ft | 9 nautical miles east of Wassaw Island |
| J-Buoy | Not listed | 16 miles east of Tybee Island |
| Savannah Snapper Banks | 100 ft | Not listed |
| North Hole | Not listed | About 60 miles east of Savannah |
| R-6 Tower | Not listed | North Hole area |
Chart layers and waypoints are not for navigation. Run on official NOAA charts, and read NOAA Coast Pilot 4, Chapter 7 for the approach. Check wind, wave height and period on the NWS marine forecast before you leave the dock.
Nearshore reefs: BSF, SAV, KC and DUA
These are named structure and landmarks near the inlets, and they are not wahoo grounds.
- BSF sits in 29 ft, 4 nautical miles east of Little Tybee Island.
- SAV sits in 40 ft, 6 nautical miles southeast of Tybee Island.
- KC sits in 50 ft, 9 nautical miles east of Wassaw Island. See Georgia DNR’s KC reef page.
- DUA sits in 45 ft, 7 nautical miles east of Ossabaw Island.
J-Buoy
FishingBooker puts J-Buoy 16 miles east of Tybee Island. Treat it as a waypoint on the run.
Savannah Snapper Banks
The Savannah Snapper Banks sit in 100 ft. They are structure along the route, and no distance is listed for them here.
North Hole and R-6 Tower
The North Hole sits about 60 miles east of Savannah, per FishingBooker. R-6 Tower is named with the North Hole area, but no separate distance is listed for it, so plot it on your own chart.
Gulf Stream
The local charters list Gulf Stream trolling. No Gulf Stream distance is printed here.
How wahoo are fished out of Savannah
The run is long, so boats fish it rather than just motoring through.
High-speed cowbells on the run
High-speed cowbell lures are recommended for the run out. Pulling them at speed turns the long ride into fishing time.
Gulf Stream trolling
Once on the grounds, boats troll the Gulf Stream, and both local charters list this method. The same water holds other pelagics trolled on the same water.
Who fishes for wahoo out of Savannah
These local charters list wahoo.
Miss Judy Charters
Miss Judy Charters lists wahoo and trolls the Gulf Stream.
Ridin’ Rogue Charters
Ridin’ Rogue Charters is veteran-owned. It lists wahoo and trolls the Gulf Stream.
FAQ: wahoo fishing out of Savannah
When is wahoo season in Savannah?
Fall, per FishingBooker’s Savannah guide. Plan your 60-mile runs around that window.
How far is the run?
It is about 60 miles east of Savannah to the North Hole, per FishingBooker. Plan fuel for both legs. No separate distance is listed for R-6 Tower.
Where do boats fish?
Boats fish the North Hole and R-6 Tower area, and the Gulf Stream. J-Buoy, 16 miles east of Tybee Island, and the Savannah Snapper Banks, in 100 ft, are on the route.
What lures are used?
High-speed cowbell lures are recommended for the run out. Boats troll the Gulf Stream once they reach the grounds.
Which charters target wahoo?
Miss Judy Charters and Ridin’ Rogue Charters both list wahoo and Gulf Stream trolling. Ridin’ Rogue is veteran-owned. The grounds fall under federal rules, so check the regulations section above before you go.
