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Lake Guntersville Fishing

Lake Guntersville Fishing

Lake Guntersville, fed by the Tennessee River and many creeks, is Alabama's largest lake at 69,100 acres. It is 75 miles (121 km) long, running from Guntersville Dam to Nickajack Dam. With over 949 miles of shoreline, it is best known for excellent Largemouth Bass fishing, but also contains Black Crappie, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Striped Bass, White Bass, and several species of bream and catfish.

No one can argue that Lake Guntersville is consistently one of the best bass fishing lakes in the country. Every year, it produces many Largemouth Bass exceeding 10 pounds and countless ones in the 3 to 7 pound range. The official lake Largemouth Bass record is a 14.50 pound hog caught on Feb. 21, 1990. The lake record Smallmouth Bass is a 5.85 pounder that was caught near the dam in 2010. The lake also holds many Spotted Bass up to 5 pounds.

Some of the best bass fishing on Lake Guntersville can be found in the creeks, such as North and South Sauty, Siebold Creek, Brown’s Creek and Town Creek. With numerous bridges around the lake, working funnel areas can also be productive. There are also many grass flats with small ledges that produce bass most of the year.



Lake Guntersville Fishing Forecast

Target Species of Fish

Based on historical data for fishing Lake Guntersville, you should target one of the following species for this time of year:
  1. Bluegill

  2. Bluegill

    There is a 20.37% catch rate for Bluegill, based on 33 Bluegill counted.

    Lake Guntersville Bluegill Counts Chart
    Bluegill

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  3. Green Sunfish

  4. Green Sunfish

    There is a 16.67% catch rate for Green Sunfish, based on 27 Green Sunfish counted.

    Lake Guntersville Green Sunfish Counts Chart
    Green

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  5. Longear Sunfish

  6. Longear Sunfish

    There is a 15.43% catch rate for Longear Sunfish, based on 25 Longear Sunfish counted.

    Lake Guntersville Longear Sunfish Counts Chart
    Longear

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  7. Spotted Bass

  8. Spotted Bass

    There is a 11.73% catch rate for Spotted Bass, based on 19 Spotted Bass counted.

    Lake Guntersville Spotted Bass Counts Chart
    Spotted

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  9. Largemouth Bass

  10. Largemouth Bass

    There is a 10.49% catch rate for Largemouth Bass, based on 17 Largemouth Bass counted.

    Lake Guntersville Largemouth Bass Counts Chart
    Largemouth

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  11. Redbreast Sunfish

  12. Redbreast Sunfish

    There is a 6.79% catch rate for Redbreast Sunfish, based on 11 Redbreast Sunfish counted.

    Lake Guntersville Redbreast Sunfish Counts Chart
    Redbreast

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  13. Black Crappie

  14. Black Crappie

    There is a 3.09% catch rate for Black Crappie, based on 5 Black Crappie counted.

    Lake Guntersville Black Crappie Counts Chart
    Black

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  15. Channel Catfish

  16. Channel Catfish

    There is a 2.47% catch rate for Channel Catfish, based on 4 Channel Catfish counted.

    Lake Guntersville Channel Catfish Counts Chart
    Channel

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  17. Flathead Catfish

  18. Flathead Catfish

    There is a 1.85% catch rate for Flathead Catfish, based on 3 Flathead Catfish counted.

    Lake Guntersville Flathead Catfish Counts Chart
    Flathead

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  19. Redear Sunfish

  20. Redear Sunfish

    There is a 1.85% catch rate for Redear Sunfish, based on 3 Redear Sunfish counted.

    Lake Guntersville Redear Sunfish Counts Chart
    Redear

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Recommendations above based on 22 species of fish and 162 fish counted for June around Lake Guntersville.

To date, there are 31 species of fish and a total of 1560 fish counted for Lake Guntersville and within a 30 mile (48 km) radius since 1/1/1853 (170 years).

Last Update: 6/8/2023 6:47:57 AM

*** PLEASE NOTE ***
Please check local, state/province, and federal laws before fishing for any species found on this site. All data is based on historical data found for this area, and in some cases as far back as the year 1600.

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Top Lake Guntersville Fishing Spots

The Top 10 Fishing Spots for Lake Guntersville are the following:

  1. Sauty Bridge
    Lots of riprap on both sides of this bridge


  2. Gunters Reef
    Structure that holds largemouth bass


  3. Cotaco Creek Ramp
    Cotaco Creek Ramp


  4. Lily Pads
    Jumping lily pads with frogs for bass here.


  5. Submerged Bridge
    Submerged Bridge


  6. Gross Hollow
    Lots of nice riprap to work here. Usually some grass on the other side. Also, make sure to hit the boat docks along the outside.


  7. Blind
    Blind


  8. Kellers Spot
    Good bass fishing in timber.


  9. The Narrows
    The Narrows


  10. WLR022
    WLR022


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Latest Lake Guntersville Fishing Reports

  • May 27th Guntersville fishing report
    Guntersville is one of the most dynamic and challenging lakes in the country. It is widely regarded as the top bass fishing lake in the southeast United States. It isn't


  • Mrs. Latulip Catches PB 5/27/23
    What A Awesome Morning On Guntersville With Capt. Mike.22 Bass Caught & Lost Some Good Ones Too!!She Caught Her Personal Best Too. This Lake Sure Can Put A Smile On Your Face.


  • May 21 Guntersville fishing report
    Jacob wheeler just won the bass pro tour event at guntersville with a two day total of 54.15 lbs. The fishing is phenomenal as we are averaging 40 bass per day and the size


  • Guntersville Fishing Update. 5/19/23
    It’s Been A Good Time Since The Last Post.!! The Size Of Bass Is Impressive. If you Was Around In 2013-2015 It Will Remind You Of Those Times. We are still a year or two from


  • May 12th Guntersville fishing report
    I had 2 guide trips yesterday. We got 100 bites per trip and landed around 60 fish per trip. The fishing at guntersville is phenomenal right now. It took 25.11 for 5th place


  • May 5th Guntersville fishing report
    Shellcracker season is here!!! It only lasts a few weeks and this is the most fun fishing trip there is. I caught 200 big bluegill and shellcracker yesterday and it will get


  • Guntersville Fishing 5.4.23
    Lake Guntersville Has Been Fishing Extremely Well This Year (give or take a few bad days ) The Weather Has Been Mild So Far And Keeping The Water Temps Below 70 Degrees and th


  • April 28th Guntersville fishing report
    It is fun out on guntersville right now. If you want to fish shallow you can and if you want to catch them deep you can. The fish are definitely in all 3 phases of the spawn


  • April 11th Guntersville fishing report
    This week we guided for bass and crappie everyday. April is truly a special time to be out on the water. The bass are in all 3 phases of the spawn right now. Our best baits


  • Guntersville Bass Report 4.9.23
    It’s Been A Great Week Here On Guntersville! The weather has started to get right and the bass appreciated it but not as much as our clients did. Seen a Personal Best Broken T


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Top Lake Guntersville Bait & Tackle Stores

  1. Guntersville Tackle and Outdoors
    We have all your fishing needs. Live bait of all kinds. Open 7 days a week. American owned and operated.

  2. Paul's Bait & Tackle
    Tackle shop and gas station.

  3. Lake Shore Tackle Co
    Lake Shore Tackle Co., in Guntersville, AL, is the area's leading bait and tackle store serving Guntersville, Scottsboro, Huntsville and surrounding areas. We carry rods, reels, lures, live bait, minnows, worms, crickets, coffee, drinks, snacks,

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Top Lake Guntersville Fishing Charters & Guides

  1. Shane Ellis Fishing Service
    Visit our website to find out more https://www.shaneellisfishing.com Call Today for a Guide tour of Guntersville Lakes Bass! 256-744-5185 Shane grew up in Gadsden Alabama and has been married to his wife Gala for over 24 years. They live i

  2. Guntersville Bass Guides
    Jim is the owner of Guntersville Bass Guides. Jim is a highly skilled fisherman that uses his tournament knowledge of the lake to put his customers on bass of a lifetime.

  3. Fish Lake Guntersville Guide Service
    Bass Fishing Guide Service on Lake Guntersville Alabama we have 4,6 and 8 hr bass fishing guide trips 12 months a year 7 days a week! Guntersville Bass Guides, bass fishing, Scottsboro alabama bass fishing, monster bass on lake guntersville

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Top Lake Guntersville Marinas

  1. Alred Marina
    Alred Marina and Marine Service of Guntersville is the only FULL-SERVICE marina on Lake Guntersville-Tennessee River in North Alabama. up to 70 ft slips

  2. Sunrise Marina
    Sunrise is the closest marina to Huntsville on Guntersville Lake

  3. Guntersville Marina
    Guntersville Marina offers wet slips ranging from 30' to 80'. Dry storage, transient slips, fuel, diesel and private showers and restrooms.

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