Georgia · Georgia Coast
WAHOO FISHING
IN SAVANNAH
Savannah is a solid destination for wahoo fishing. Book a charter and target wahoo with local experts.
About Wahoo Fishing in Savannah
One of the fastest fish in the ocean. Prized for firm, white flesh and blistering runs.
Wahoo are one of the fastest fish in the ocean, capable of bursts over 60 mph. These torpedo-shaped predators have a sleek, elongated body with vivid blue-black vertical bars on a bright silver-blue background. The bars become more vivid when the fish is excited or feeding. Their narrow, beak-like snout is filled with razor-sharp triangular teeth that can slice through bait (and fingers) instantly. When hooked, the initial run is blistering — often stripping 200+ yards of line in seconds before the fish slows.
Scientific name: Acanthocybium solandri
Wahoo Seasonal Calendar — Savannah
Month-by-month availability for wahoo in Savannah, GA.
How to Catch Wahoo in Savannah
Techniques & Bait
High-speed trolling (12-18 knots) with skirted lures, Rapala Magnums, and wahoo bombs behind a planer is the most effective technique. Slow-trolling live blue runners or bonito on wire leaders near temperature breaks and current edges produces trophy fish. Deep-dropping live bait on a downrigger to 100-200 feet under the boat when wahoo are marked on the sonar accounts for many large fish. The key is wire leader — wahoo teeth cut anything else instantly.
Recommended Tackle
Heavy trolling rod, 50 lb class reel, 60-80 lb monofilament or braid, #7-#10 single-strand wire leader or heavy cable (wahoo teeth require wire). For live bait: medium-heavy spinning with wire leader.
Best Deep Sea Fishing Fishing Spots in Savannah
Top spots where local captains target wahoo and other deep sea fishing species.
Gulf Stream Ledges
The Gulf Stream passes approximately 60-70 miles offshore of Savannah, and the natural bottom ledges along its western edge hold red snapper, grouper, amberjack, and king mackerel in excellent numbers. The warm Gulf Stream current creates a temperature break that concentrates baitfish and pelagic predators along the ledge systems. Full-day offshore trips from Savannah target these ledges for quality reef fish and the chance at pelagic species like mahi-mahi and wahoo.
Savannah Artificial Reef (SAV)
The Savannah offshore artificial reef complex includes several deployed vessels, concrete structures, and steel debris fields in deeper water that hold red snapper, grouper, amberjack, and barracuda. The larger deployed structures like sunken ships provide massive vertical relief that attracts fish throughout the water column. These offshore artificial reefs have become increasingly productive as marine growth matures and the fish communities become established over time.
Georgetown Hole
Georgetown Hole is a natural depression in the seafloor off the Georgia coast where the bottom drops into deeper water, creating a natural aggregation point for grouper, red snapper, amberjack, and king mackerel. The hole's edges produce upwelling currents that concentrate baitfish, drawing predators from the surrounding flat bottom. Savannah charter boats target Georgetown Hole for trophy-class grouper and snapper on full-day offshore trips.
Ten Fathom Ledge
Ten Fathom Ledge is a prominent natural live-bottom feature offshore of Savannah where the seafloor drops along a limestone ledge that holds grouper, red snapper, vermilion snapper, and amberjack. The ledge's hard-bottom habitat supports dense communities of marine life from sponges and corals to large predatory fish. The ledge system's consistent production of quality reef fish makes it one of the most important offshore fishing destinations for the Savannah charter fleet.
Other Species in Savannah
More fish you can target while visiting Savannah.
Wahoo Fishing in Savannah — FAQ
Wahoo fishing in Savannah is productive during .
Wahoo fishing charters in Savannah are typically deep sea fishing trips. Prices vary by trip duration and group size. Most charters include all gear, bait, licenses, and fish cleaning.
High-speed trolling (12-18 knots) with skirted lures, Rapala Magnums, and wahoo bombs behind a planer is the most effective technique. Slow-trolling live blue runners or bonito on wire leaders near temperature breaks and current edges produces trophy fish. Deep-dropping live bait on a downrigger to 100-200 feet under the boat when wahoo are marked on the sonar accounts for many large fish. The key is wire leader — wahoo teeth cut anything else instantly.
No — when you book a charter in Savannah, your captain provides all required Georgia fishing licenses as part of the trip.
Wahoo regulations in Georgia include minimum size limits and bag limits that vary by season. Your captain will know the current regulations and ensure compliance.
While targeting Wahoo in Savannah, you may also catch Redfish, Sheepshead, Cobia, King Mackerel, Black Drum. Many charter trips target multiple species for the best action.
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