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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Winter Rattle Trap Bite on Lake Guntersville When it comes to winter fishing on Guntersville no bait has outperformed the rattle trap on Lake Guntersville; it is a proven winter bait and this year 2025 is no exception. We are already seeing remarkable results with a rattle bait; it just flat out catches fish;... Read more » The post Winter Rat...

Lake Guntersville Fishing Report — December 14 2025 Roller-coaster weather clear water over healthy hydrilla birds on bait and a steady bite for both bass and crappie. Weather Whiplash… and the Bite Stayed Solid We’ve had a little bit of a roller coaster of weather. What’s new right? This December has been different — not […] The post Guntersville...

Winter Draw Down on Lake Guntersville Now that we have moved into winter one thing that is always obvious on Guntersville is that they drop the water level this time of year not a great amount but enough to be effective. Some view this as a problem but I see it as an opportunity to... Read more » The post Winter Draw Down on Lake Guntersville appe...

Winter Bass Fishing on Lake Guntersville Certainly the winter can be a challenge for those of us that do not like the cold but there is some huge advantages to winter fishing on Guntersville. First the spring and better weather days are certainly great times but winter offers one important aspect that most folks do... Read more » The post Winter B...

Gobble Gobble — Thanksgiving Week Fishing Report Gobble gobble — the week of Thanksgiving didn’t disappoint on Lake Guntersville. The bass were hungry just like everybody else at the dinner table and finally things started getting right. The size is coming on the numbers are already good and that cold snap we needed finally showed […] The post Lak...

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...