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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 N0° 0.000, E0° 0.000, you should target one of the following species for this time of year:

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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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Latest Lake Guntersville Fishing Reports

  • Lake Guntersville Fishing Report – April 20 2025
    The bass fishing on Lake Guntersville this past week has stayed strong. The fish are shifting around a bit—not quite sure what’s causing it but they aren’t far from where the


  • Crank Baits have a Downside
    Crankbaits have a Downside Crankbaits can be some of the best and most fun baits to fish with they ignite the bite the fish generally crush the bait with an aggressive reacti


  • April 18th Guntersville bass fishing report: Deep,shallow and in between.
    Finally some stable conditions yielded excellent catch rates and consistent fishing. This week it has been warm and the water is clearing. We guided everyday and our average


  • 3 Key Adjustments for Catching Post-Spawn Bass in April
    Mid-April brings shifting patterns on the lake. While some bass are still locked on beds others are slipping into post-spawn behavior. It’s that tricky in-between phase where


  • Summer Tips for All
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  • Lake Guntersville Fishing Report: April 12 2025
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  • Lake Guntersville Fishing Report – Early April Action & Changing Conditions
    The beginning of April has brought steady fishing unpredictable weather and some great memories on Lake Guntersville. The wind has been relentless—blowing nearly every day we


  • Blue Gill Beds
    Blue Gill Beds As we approach the heat of the spring and the end of the bass spawn most people fail to realize that bluegill spawn 4 or more times a year and their beds make


  • Madness of March Finale: Lake Guntersville Alabama Bass Report
    The final week of Madness of March started just like the last few—big bass in the same areas holding steady and easy to target. Then warmer nights shook things up. The fish s


  • Habits of Big Bass
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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. Guntersville Marina
      Guntersville Marina offers wet slips ranging from 30' to 80'. Dry storage, transient slips, fuel, diesel and private showers and restrooms.

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

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