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...

The Best of Wintertime Baits on Lake Guntersville When the wintry weather sets in I have a few favorites; baits that I have been using for many years and God willing for many more to come. The thing they all have in common is they have caught fish for me for a long time; they... Read more » The post The Best Wintertime Baits on Lake Guntersville a...

Fishing Report Month of November Lake Guntersville November has traditionally been a great month on Guntersville. Anglers see some of the best days of the year especially early in the month of November and continues to be one of the top bass fishing destinations in Alabama. As the month moves on the weather takes its... Read more » The post Fishin...

Tough Bite on Guntersville? Capt. Phillip May Have Just Cracked the Code. It’s no secret that Lake Guntersville has been fishing tougher than normal. But today Capt. Phillip Criss put together one of those trips that turns heads and resets the bar – the kind of day where 3 4 and 5 pounders feel just […] The post Capt. Phillip Criss Cracks the Code...

Lake Guntersville Fishing Update – November 16 2025 Post-front scattered bass and unstable weather patterns are keeping anglers on the move across Lake Guntersville. Post-Cold Front: Scattered Bass & No Real Pattern This week on Lake Guntersville has been a strange one. After that major cold front rolled through the bass scattered hard. They’ll st...

Best Winter Lure Techniques on Guntersville There is no doubt that the chilly water in the Winter on Guntersville creates a tough bite however fishing with the right lure can change everything. Sometimes technique is everything presentation combined with right lure can change your day significantly. The key is to be open minded and sometimes... Re...

Inside November on Lake Guntersville: Glide Baits Sonar Mastery & the Fall Feeding Frenzy When the calendar flips to November on Lake Guntersville the bass shift into a mode that few lakes can match. The water cools the shad group up and the fish know it’s time to gorge themselves before winter’s slowdown. With the […] The post Inside November on...

Common Mistakes Anglers make in the Fall on Guntersville It’s no secret that Lake Guntersville can stump many anglers in the later part of the fall bite anglers everyday become troubled over lack of ability to catch fish on this massive impoundment in the late fall. There are many reasons this can happen a lot... Read more » The post Common Mistak...

Lake Guntersville Fishing Report – Early November 2025 Quality Bass Rising as Water Temps Drop Fishing has been changing like the weather — up down and unpredictable. We’ve had strange bite windows lately where the fish fire for a few minutes and then completely shut down. It’s almost like they haven’t gotten the memo that […] The post Lake Gunter...

November Tips for Lake Guntersville from my Guide Boat We will see a substantial change in everything from water temperature to bait fish movement as the seasonal shift on Guntersville is upon us as we enter then month of November. There is no doubt that November can be a month to remember if you key... Read more » The post November Tips for Lake...

Fishing Report Month of October Lake Guntersville It was one of the best fall months I have ever been part of on Guntersville Lake. The bass began a slow transition to the fall patterns; we began the month with bass very much in the summer mode feeding on slow moving baits like Missile Bait D-Bombs.... Read more » The post Fishing Report Month of...

Lake Guntersville • Weekly Report Late October Bite Ramps Up — Cooler Water & Bigger Bass We’re closing out October on Lake Guntersville with improving quality and strong numbers. Cooler nights and mild days have dropped the water temps and the bass are responding. They’re chasing feeding and showing up in force. Schooling activity has […] The pos...

Productive Areas on Lake Guntersville in the Fall Movement to the creeks is a common part of the fall feeding pattern; tracking those changes and following the movement is must as we progress through the fall. The key is to understand that this can be a daily change especially as the water cools every day... Read more » The post Productive Areas o...

Lake Guntersville • Weekly Report Fall Transition Heats Up — Corporate Trip Delivers 730 Fish Over Two Days Picking up where we left off last week—the bass still aren’t everywhere and they’re still a little choosy. But that’s fishing and the Guntersville Bass Guides™ crew is doing what we do best: working our tails off […] The post Lake Guntersvil...

Fall Trophy Bass Locations on Guntersville It is no secret that Guntersville is loaded with big trophy bass; it is by far one of the best trophy bass lakes in the country. Having said that location is everything just like anything else if you’re not in the right type of area you may not be... Read more » The post Fall Trophy Bass Locations on Gunt...

Lake Guntersville Fishing Report — October 12 2025 This week’s full breakdown from the Guntersville Bass Guides™ team — tournaments water trends and what’s working now. This week on Lake Guntersville was packed with two major events running at the same time: the first-ever Ultimate Angler Championship (188 anglers Thu–Sat) and the Big Bass Tour […...

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...