With drought conditions lingering over the southeastern United states the recent rains are a welcomed sight. Guntersville lake fishes much better when water is moving through the system and there is some color in the water. I expect excellent fishing as the weather stabilizes. This week has been fun and challenging. There are fish in all 3 phases...

LAKE GUNTERSVILLE FISHING REPORT FIRST WEEK OF MADNESS OF MARCH 2026 DATE: MARCH 8 2026 • LOCATION: LAKE GUNTERSVILLE ALABAMA It is all about location right now on Lake Guntersville. If you are not in the right place it can turn into a struggle bus effect in a hurry. The fish are doing something we […] The post Week 1 | 2026 Madness of March – Lak...

Bass Spawn on Lake Guntersville Keys to Understanding As we progress into the month of March the bass will move into the spawning beds and start the spawning process. The keys to understanding the process are many but becoming educated in their movement will be your best friend so you can follow the process and... Read more » The post Bass Spawn o...

Record setting high temps and a full moon that is now waning have the bass moving at Guntersville. I have guided everyday this week and the end result has been huge 5 fish stringers but getting to that result has been challenging. I have fished deep,shallow and in between with 10 different baits. Our catch rate has been 20 per day. A big group sp...

LAKE GUNTERSVILLE FISHING REPORT MARCH 1 2026 LAKE GUNTERSVILLE ALABAMA Madness of March 2026 begins today. And honestly it already started. This past week felt like March even though the calendar still said February. We started seeing bigger fish grouped up early in the mornings. Then we watched them spread out during the day but […] The post Mad...

Late February early March on Guntersville Baits of Choice As we move closer to the spawn the late February bite will be all about the right bait in the right place at the right time. Late February early March will be about change you will still have to force some bites as reaction baits will... Read more » The post Late February early March on Gun...

Lake Guntersville Fishing Report Month of February 2026 Guntersville proved its best of the best in February with some record catches throughout the month. It wasn’t without its struggles though as cold fronts ate up the month and caused some tough days in February. Sure there was some great results in February of 2026 but... Read more » The post...

The full moon is Tuesday and the forecast is calling for warm weather. Big waves of fish are pulling up shallow and the fishing is getting really good. If you have never experienced Guntersville lake this is the time to come. Last week I had a client catch 3 giants in 1 hour the smallest one weighed 6.84. The triggers that cause big bass to move...

LAKE GUNTERSVILLE FISHING REPORT FEBRUARY 22 2026 LAKE GUNTERSVILLE ALABAMA Lake Guntersville is building toward something. We started this week coming off a sharp cold stretch. Mornings were cold early on especially after last weekend’s freeze. It knocked the fish back just enough that patience mattered the first part of the week. As each day […]...

February Big Fish Patterns on Guntersville There is now doubt that you can catch a wall hanger on Guntersville in February the key is understanding the patterns and locations as well as techniques to be able to achieve it. There is also no secret that being in the right place at the right time is... Read more » The post February Big Fish Patterns...

The answer is Yes. A year ago tournaments at Guntersville were being dominated by Livescope this time of year. The conditions are perfect for Livescope but in the Toyota series the vast majority of fish being weighed in are caught power fishing. Bass are highly evolved creatures and their instincts prioritize preservation of self and preservation...

LAKE GUNTERSVILLE FISHING REPORT FEBRUARY 15 2026: WARMING TREND IGNITES EARLY SPRING PATTERNS DATE: FEBRUARY 15 2026 • LOCATION: LAKE GUNTERSVILLE ALABAMA Lake Guntersville is already showing its cards. We came off a stretch of cold that flat out shut sections down and made the lake feel locked up and then the warm-up hit. Not […] The post Lake G...

Proven February Tactics on Lake Guntersville February on Guntersville can be complicated as most bass are on the move and their location can change daily the biggest mistake many anglers make is heading directly to the spawning flats in February; the bass are generally not in the spawning areas at this time but they are... Read more » The post Pro...

After a very unusual bout of cold weather 70 degree temperatures and the new moon have the bass on the move. The bass are in 3 phases at guntersville right now. There is a big group out deep roaming around eating shad in their winter pattern and it will be April before they think about moving shallow. There is a group preparing to move up on...

February Mistakes on Lake Guntersville Over the many years I have fished Lake Guntersville I have found that many of my customers repeat mistakes and make them over and over again affecting their performance and ability to catch fish. There are many things that make February a tough month on Guntersville and nothing more common... Read more » The...

The no scope Elite series event on guntersville is proving you don't have to have the technology to catch bass. Does it help? Yes. However on day 1 there were 50 eighteen pound limits weighed in without scope and water temps were in the 30s. Grandpa said go deep when it's cold. Grandpa was wrong. The vast majority of fish being caught in...

North Alabama is experiencing historic cold weather however the bass are biting great due to current and water color. Most anglers think weather is the primary factor that effects bass behavior but it absolutely is not. At Christmas it was 75 degrees and the fish are biting better now in freezing cold weather. Water color is a primary factor that...

Lake Guntersville • Extreme Cold • Elite Week Cold Snap on Guntersville: What Elite Anglers Will Lean On This Week Northern Alabama has been hit just like the rest of the country — a legit cold snap with ice showing up in places you don’t normally expect to see it here. Practice starts out rough […] The post WHEN GUNTERSVILLE LOCKS UP COLD WATER P...

Pre-Spawn Bass Fishing on Lake Guntersville Pre-spawn bass fishing occurs when the bass begin their movement from the deep water where they have been holding for the winter and then moving toward the shallow spawning zones. Their bodies are not fully ready for the spawn; they have not fully committed to the beds but movement... Read more » The pos...

At Christmas it was 70 degrees and we were fishing in shorts and T-shirts. A month later we are in a historic cold front. The fishing has been really good on the days the weather allows us to get out on the lake. The water temp was in the mid 50s a few weeks ago now it's in the 30s. Will they bite?yes. Do you have to change it up a bit?yes. T...

In my estimation 60-70 percent of the bass at Guntersville have spawned. Yes there are groups of late spawners but for the most part the postspawn is my focus. This is one of my favorite times of the year. There are 3 strategies I employ to attack the postspawn: 1;The shad spawn can be immediate fast action in the mornings. 2;Bream beds are a goo...

Pro Tips to Great Days on Guntersville There is no doubt that Guntersville is a great lake and one of the best lakes in the country for bass fishing; that however does not equate to it being easy. Easy is not something that defines Guntersville as it is a highly pressured lake with tournaments covering... Read more » The post Pro Tips to Great Day...

LAKE GUNTERSVILLE FISHING REPORT Spinnerbaits Shad Spawn Bream Beds & A $50 Fuel Card DATE: APRIL 26 2026 • LOCATION: LAKE GUNTERSVILLE ALABAMA Late April on Lake Guntersville is starting to show the kind of fishing people wait on all spring. The shad are heavy the spinnerbait bite has been strong better quality bass are […] The post Shad Spawn Br...