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...

How to Fish the Grass on Lake Guntersville in February As we progress into February on Lake Guntersville we become fully aware of the importance of the grass on the lake. Not only the positive affect it has on the fish but also the troubles the grass presents as it pulls away from the bottom... Read more » The post How to Fish the Grass on Lake Gu...

We have some extreme weather on the way. This weather decreases fishing pressure greatly allowing the bass to feed up for the spawn and get healthy without being fished for. Nature protects itself in many ways and this is one of them. The bass can get into their prespawn areas and add weight so they can endure a stressful spawning phase. After th...

Lake Guntersville Fishing Report | Late January Setup Multiple patterns are in play right now. Shallow mid-depth and deeper options can all produce. The difference is staying flexible and being on the right water when the bite window opens. Late January on Guntersville Lake Guntersville has been in one of those stretches where you cannot […] The p...

Jerk Bait Time on Lake Guntersville The next two weeks will be some of the coldest days and nights of the year on Guntersville. It brings to mind the success I have had fishing jerk baits over the years they have existed. I can easily state that jerk baits have been a consistent performer of... Read more » The post Jerk Bait Time on Lake Guntersvi...

What to expect with the Bass Pro Tour in town and a cold front approaching. The world is about to find out Guntersville is hot when the weather is cold. Recent rain has added color and current which will help immensely. I expect minnow shaking to be a great pattern as well as traditional methods like jerkbaits, crankbaits, traps and chatterb...

Vertical Winter Fishing on Lake Guntersville I believe we are finally seeing the tough wintertime bite; yes; it’s here and we will be taking on this cold winter bite for a month or so but we must adjust There are certain keys to fishing the cold of winter understanding the key elements and how they... Read more » The post Vertical Winter Fishing o...

It's cold the bass are lethargic it's time to slow down. WRONG!!! The bass are preparing for the spawn by eating as much as possible to try to survive a stressful spring. Be aggressive,fish fast and look for feeding fish. December was by far my best month of the year and I fish fast and aggressively. I am constantly looking for a group of...

Happy New Year 2026 — Lake Guntersville Fishing Report A quick look at how the week played out on Lake Guntersville — plus what we’re watching as January gets rolling. Book a Trip | Water Temps | Crappie Trips | Multi-Day Packages Where the Lake Is Right Now We’re kicking off 2026 with a week […] The post New Year Lake Guntersville Fishing Report...

Fishing Report Month of December Lake Guntersville December on Guntersville can be difficult as it is the beginning of the cold weather and the fish are generally not very active; this December however was very good; the bass were on the move feeding even in the cold water. Catches were good with good numbers and... Read more » The post Fishing Re...

This week was excellent weather and fishing but adjusting to the conditions was the key. I guided almost everyday and I saw these fish change their behavior as the water warmed. With the cooler water the bass were positioned lower in the water column but as the water warmed they moved vertically and by Saturday they were just under the surface of...

Lake Guntersville Crappie Fishing Report — Slab Season & Winter Outlook Slab crappie are showing up the bite window keeps shifting and the lake is setting up for an exciting January-to-pre-spawn run. Crappie Guide Trips | Guntersville Water Temps | Book a Trip | Advanced Sonar | Lodging Slab Season Is Here Slab season is […] The post Slab Season I...

The warmer weather has us out on the lake guiding everyday. It has been productive but you must adapt to the conditions. As a fulltime guide I spend a ton of time analyzing water level,generation schedules,moon phases,weather patterns,wind direction and historical data. I script my first few hours each day then I adjust based on how the fish are...

Christmas Fishing Report for Lake Guntersville Weekly Lake Guntersville fishing report covering last week’s bass and crappie bite: shifting water temps roaming bait green grass and a strong setup heading into early 2026. Book a Guided Trip | Guntersville Water Temps | Crappie Guide Trips | Pay-in-4 Options Late-Fall Guntersville Starting to Settle...

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...