Shane Ellis Fishing Service

Guntersville FIshing Charter December 25th Guntersville bass fishing report
If Santa didn't make it to you it's not your fault. The fishing at guntersville is just too good and he had to stop and catch a few. I have fished this lake for 40 years and it has had its ups and downs for sure. However it's currently the healthiest it has ever been. The grass is perfect and the stocking program has paid off. In recent tournaments it is taking 5@30lbs to win. Some argue it's because of Livescope. Well you can't catch them if they aren't there. Guntersville is a big and dynamic lake. It's definitely not easy but it's healthy and full of 3-7 pound bass with a few double digit fish roaming around. If you would like to fish with a USCG licensed captain call 256-744-5185. 

Guntersville FIshing Charter December 18th Guntersville bass fishing report
Wow!!! This week was special for sure. It has been 65 degrees and cloudy all week which prompted a big group to move into feeding areas. I had 3 guide trips this week and we landed big ones after big ones. The average catch rate was 17 fish per day and the average size was 4lbs. We caught them deep on the creek ledges with a nicotine shad and we caught them on humps and points with a dt 8. Each day seems to elicit better fishing than the day before. These fish are feeding up to prepare for the spawn. If you are interested in fishing with a USCG licensed captain call 256-744-5185. 

Guntersville FIshing Charter December 10th Guntersville bass fishing report
With the recent rain and 65 degree weather the bass are on the move. I did 2 guide trips this week and we caught about 15 fish per day with the quality being the best since last winter. Every depth zone has a fishable population of bass at the moment. The really big fish are mostly still out in 12-19 feet around bait. However a large group has started to move towards the spawning areas. This shallower group can be targeted in 8 feet near the bays and pockets. Best baits out deep are a freeloader and an arig. Up shallow a jerkbait and crankbait having been getting it done. If you want to fish with a USCG licensed captain call 256-744-5185. 

Guntersville FIshing Charter December 1st Guntersville bass fishing report
December and January consistently yield some of the best fishing of the year. However you like to fish can be productive. There are obviously big groups of fish out on the creek ledges following bait but there is also a shallow bite. The tournament weights in the winter are ridiculous. Anything less than 30 pounds has no chance to win and 20 pounds isn't even competitive. I did 3 guide trips this past week and we landed about 20 fish per day with big fish showing up each day. Our best baits out deep are a jerkbait and a freeloader. Up shallow a chatterbait has produced well. To fish with a USCG licensed guide call 256-744-5185. 

Guntersville FIshing Charter November 22nd Guntersville bass fishing report
The cooler weather has triggered an aggressive feeding pattern. I had 2 guide trips this week and we caught the biggest fish we have caught since last winter. If you like catching big ones December and January is by far the best time to catch them. Our best baits have been a jerkbait and a freeloader. The bait is congregated in current breaks near hard structure and the bass are close by. The recent rain has caused increased current flow and that magical number of 30,000 cfs has them feeding. As the water temperature drops into the 50s we will see the best fishing of the year. If you are waiting on spring to come to guntersville you are missing the best fishing. To fish with a USCG licensed captain call 256-744-5185.

Guntersville FIshing Charter November 15th Guntersville crappie fishing report updated

Guntersville FIshing Charter Nobember 15th Guntersville crappie fishing report
Guntersville has a healthy population of big crappie and they are biting. Most of my clients are taking home 20-30 crappie per day. Bridges,brushpiles and bluffs are the deal right now. The fish are in 10-15 feet and feeding aggressively. We are tight lining Bobby garland type baits in monkey milk and blue ice colors on a 1/16th oz jighead with 4lb line and a 7ft light action rod with a 1000 series reel. The best feeding windows are the first 3 hours of the morning and the last 3 hours of daylight in the afternoon. These fish are very sensitive to color and presentation but when you get dialed in it can be a lot of fun. If you want to fish with a USCG licensed captain call 256-744-5185. 

Guntersville FIshing Charter November 7th Guntersville bass fishing report
This lake is fishing very diverse at the moment. If you want to test your ability to adapt and master every technique now is the time. Everyday is different and there are more deep fish than I have ever seen in November. The deep fish are locked on shad near the creek channels and the shallow fish are in wolf packs feeding randomly. The best bait out deep is a spoon and up shallow a crankbait is best. This week we have caught an average of 20 per day with the size increasing as the days get shorter. If you are interested in fishing with a USCG licensed captain call 256-744-5185. 

Guntersville FIshing Charter November 1st Guntersville fishing report
Finally the water temp is in the 60s and we have a true fall bite. This last week has been our best week for quality and quantity in months and will continue to Improve. Today we landed 50 with a best 5 of 19lbs. We have averaged 40 a day this week. You can catch them in 1 foot or 30 feet and anywhere in between. Best baits have been a freeloader, a crankbait and a spoon. These fish are on bait and not structure. I had a school of 5lbers come up beside my boat for 15 minutes Tuesday. We caught 20 in a row. The crappie bite is also great. My crappie guides are limiting out in 5 hours most days. If you are interested in fishing with a USCG licensed captain call 256-744-5185. 

Guntersville FIshing Charter October 24th Guntersville bass fishing report
Ribbit Ribbit!!! Down goes Kermit. The warm weather has reenergized the frog bite. The mats are shrinking and the fish are now concentrated. We have been catching fish with a variety of methods but nothing is more fun than frog fishing. As the sun warms the mats the shad start to gather around and big bass will follow. This week I had 4 guide trips and we are averaging 25 fish landed per day with the biggest fish coming on a frog. The warm weather looks to continue into November and so will the frog bite. If you want to fish with a USCG licensed captain call 256-744-5185.