Lazaretto Creek Fishing Pier | Tybee Island GA

Lazaretto Creek Fishing Pier is a public fishing spot near Tybee Island, Georgia, offering anglers a chance to fish along a tidal creek surrounded by coastal marshland. Located off Old U.S. Highway 80, the pier sits near the Lazaretto Creek boat ramp and provides a different experience from fishing on Tybee's oceanfront pier.

This is a useful stop for anglers who prefer calmer creek waters, marsh scenery, and access to the inshore fishing environment between Savannah and Tybee Island.

Fishing Pier Information

Location: Lazaretto Creek, near Tybee Island, Georgia

Address: 1 Old U.S. Highway 80, Tybee Island, GA 31328

Waterway: Lazaretto Creek

Fishing Access: Public fishing pier

Boat Ramp: Nearby public boat ramp

Parking: Parking is available at the boat-ramp area; follow posted signs.

Restrooms: Listed among the amenities for the Lazaretto Creek access area by Chatham County.

Hours: Check posted signs and current access information before visiting.

Fees: Local tourism information lists public fishing piers as free to fish from. Parking rules may be separate.

Georgia DNR lists Lazaretto Creek Fishing Pier as an accessible fishing location. Chatham County also lists the Lazaretto Creek boat ramp and fishing pier among its public facilities.

What Can You Catch?

Lazaretto Creek connects to the tidal waters surrounding Tybee Island and the Savannah River area. Depending on the season and conditions, anglers may encounter:

• Red drum

• Spotted seatrout

• Flounder

• Black drum

• Croaker and other coastal species

These are possible catches in the surrounding waters, not a guarantee of what will be biting at the pier.

Fishing Tips for Lazaretto Creek

Pay attention to the tide. Moving water can carry bait along creek edges and marsh banks. Check a local tide chart before your visit.

Try natural bait. Shrimp and cut bait are practical starting points for bottom fishing. Adjust your weight to the current.

Watch the marsh edges. Baitfish activity and changes in current can help you identify areas worth trying.

Bring appropriate tackle. Pack extra hooks, sinkers, leader material, water, and sun protection.

Check current Georgia saltwater fishing regulations before your trip, including licensing requirements, size limits, and possession limits.

Share the Dock With Boaters

Because the pier is near a public boat ramp and waterfront docking area, anglers should be prepared to share the space.

If a boat approaches a shared dock, reel in your line and move your rods and tackle out of the way. Give boat operators room to maneuver and tie up safely. Keep fishing lines clear of launch and docking areas, and never block the ramp.

Explore More With 912 Coastal

Lazaretto Creek is one of several public fishing locations around Savannah and Tybee Island.

Visit our Fishing 101 hub for inshore fishing advice, and check Boat Ramp 101 for more public launch locations along the Georgia coast.

You can also explore our guides to Frank W. Spencer Park Fishing Pier and Salt Creek Park Fishing Pier for more Savannah-area fishing access.

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