Warm weather, the new moon and longer days have moved the bass into predictable areas. This week we averaged 40 bass a day with every tenth fish being about 5 pounds. Our best baits were a freeloader, a jig and a ratltrap. Fish are in all 3 stages of the spawn and in every depth range. You can catch them roaming under bait, in the pre and post sp...

How Rain Affects Lake Guntersville in March There is always a debate on the affect rain has on fishing on Guntersville we all have our beliefs and it varies from person to person but my thoughts are driven from my many days on the water over time. March can be a tricky time of year... Read more » The post How Rain Affects Lake Guntersville in Marc...

How the Weather Affects March Bass Fishing on Lake Guntersville There an old saying in North Alabama in March and that is “if you don’t like the weather in March don’t despair as it will change tomorrow ” March is probably the most dynamic month of the year on Lake Guntersville for the way it affects... Read more » The post How Weather Affects Bas...

LAKE GUNTERSVILLE FISHING REPORT SECOND WEEK OF MADNESS OF MARCH 2026 DATE: MARCH 15 2026 • LOCATION: LAKE GUNTERSVILLE ALABAMA The second week of Madness of March on Lake Guntersville has been steady but it has also been one of those stretches where the fish are keeping everybody honest. Some of our guides have been […] The post Week Two | 2026 M...

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...

Warm weather, the new moon and longer days have moved the bass into predictable areas. This week we averaged 40 bass a day with every tenth fish being about 5 pounds. Our best baits were a freeloader, a jig and a ratltrap. Fish are in all 3 stages of the spawn and in every depth range. You can catch them roaming under bait, in the pre and post sp...

How Rain Affects Lake Guntersville in March There is always a debate on the affect rain has on fishing on Guntersville we all have our beliefs and it varies from person to person but my thoughts are driven from my many days on the water over time. March can be a tricky time of year... Read more » The post How Rain Affects Lake Guntersville in Marc...