With this unstable weather the fishing has been changing daily. Monday it was 28 degrees at daylight and the fishing was actually pretty good then it warmed up and the wind layed down later in the week and the fishing got tougher. On the windy days crankbaits and jerkbaits produced well but on the calm days we had to drag a jig on deep shellbeds...

Lake Guntersville has witnessed a whirlwind of seasonal changes since our last fishing report. Amidst the dance of the elements Mother Nature seems to be playing a strategic game attempting to stave off the bass from entering their spawning phase. Nevertheless a few determined individuals have boldly begun to tidy their spawning grounds motivated...

There is a lot happening at guntersville right now. A big group of fish is on bed relative to the new moon and rising water temps. There are 3 large tournaments this weekend and the water level is fluctuating daily. I did 4 guide trips this week and we had to sample prespawn and spawning fish in different areas and depth zones to get bit consiste...

Exciting Times at Lake Guntersville with the Arrival of Big Bass The recent days at Lake Guntersville have been nothing but exciting especially for those who take pleasure in the pursuit of big bass. Each day seems to promise new rewards as these sizable fish are routinely arriving to the spots we frequent for fishing. […] The post MADNESS OF MARC...

The bass are in transition at the moment at guntersville as a big group is preparing to spawn with the warming water and new moon approaching. The outside grass line fish have moved to the spawning areas and the creek channel fish have moved into the prespawn areas. There is also an abnormal amount of schooling fish at the moment which simply dis...

The Madness Of March is upon us marking a pinnacle moment for anglers everywhere. As the season shifts so does the behavior of the fish particularly the coveted big females. They’re in their pre-spawn phase voraciously feeding and staging up offering the perfect opportunity for you to set new personal records. The renowned Lake Guntersville […] Th...

The big ones are biting. If you want to catch a big fish March is the time to do it. Most of the fish remain prespawn at the moment and they are feeding up for the spawn. I did 3 guide trips last week and we averaged 20 bass landed per day and the size was excellent. The fish I am targeting are within proximity of the spawning bays but still out...

Guntersville Poised for Spectacular Fish Spawn – Ideal Conditions on the Horizon Anglers and nature enthusiasts alike have every reason to anticipate a thriving and robust spawn thanks to Mother Nature’s favorable playbook. With everything aligning just right Guntersville may very well witness one of the most impressive spawning events in recent m...

The weather is warming and the moon is waxing which means big groups of hungry bass are moving out of the channel and searching for food in the shallows. There will be a group spawn on this moon phase but I think the vast majority will remain prespawn for a while. The key to finding these fish is setting up on a high percentage area near a spawni...

Lake Guntersville Is Looking Pretty Good With A Lot Of Healthy Bass Swimming Around! We had the Toyota Series here last week and we had decent weather for a change seems like every time this tournament comes along we get some major weather event. This time we had some rain before it and it did […] The post Toyota Series Recap Lake Guntersville fir...

Day 1 of the Toyota series at guntersville displayed the incredible fishery we have. 28 pounds is leading,20 pounds is 29th and 59th is 18 pounds. These weights are incredible and as the weather improves the fishing will just get better. You can catch them any way you want to right now. Livescopers are catching fish, the offshore rock piles...

Water temps have risen from 39 to 55 in two weeks and the lake is fishing very strong. The BFL is Saturday and the Toyota is next week. I expect big weights at the top and the check cut will take a strong showing as well. I did 3 guide trips this week and we caught 20-35 bass per day with our best 5 ranging from 17-21 pounds per day. You can catc...

Guntersville 2024 the pre-spawn bite is looking great after having some ice on the lake knocking some shad down the bass have been feeding nicely and are getting fat. The lake appears to be really healthy. We have a lot of bass now and some really big ones. Still a lot of Hydrilla and of […] The post Guntersville Pre-Spawn 2024 first appeared on G...

The weather has stabilized and the fishing is incredible at the moment. Last week I did 4 guide trips and we landed a total of 95 bass from 3-7 pounds. There are 3 dominant patterns at the moment. A big swimbait slow rolled around the bridge columns is a great way to win a tournament with huge weight. A football jig fished in 12 feet near channel...

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The bass fishing at Weiss is excellent at the moment. The lake is clearing up from the recent rains and is at winter pool which is 3 feet low. We are catching 15-20 per day and the size is excellent with our best 5 ranging from 16-19 pounds on most days. The spots are feeding on the gravel bars and humps in the current and our best baits for spot...

Wow!!! 5 days of extreme cold followed by 65 degree weather has yielded phenomenal fishing as expected. The grass is thinned out and the bass are feeding. This week we have caught them at will all day every day. This time of year the average fish is 4 pounds and they are healthy and beautiful. There are 3 dominant patterns on the lake at the mome...

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This extreme cold will absolutely make spring bass fishing better. Several environmental factors are at play here. One thing that will happen is the entire water column is now cold. As soon as it warms up bass will flood the shallows. The next big factor is the aquatic vegetation will thin out and it will group up the fish and it's easier to...

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 4...