Summertime Thoughts The heat of the summer can change fishing tremendously forcing you to make changes as the water warms and the oxygen depletes. Decisions that you make will generally guide you through the day whether it will be good or not so good; one thing I always try to do is examine the bottom... Read more » The post Summertime Thoughts ap...

As we approach the heart of May things on Lake Guntersville are looking both promising and unpredictable. Water temperatures have pulled back a bit due to consistent rainfall and that’s thrown a small wrench into what many would expect for this time of year. The lake is fishing a lot like it did ten years […] The post Fishing Report – May 12 2025:...

Rod Tip Position There is probably no time of the year where the worm fishing is better than from June through mid August and I am finding as I put fishermen in the boat that most worm fishermen just don’t want to keep their rod tip in a 12 o’clock position while the worm works... Read more » The post Rod Tip Position appeared first on Fish Lake G...

This past week has been a bit different for me — I spent the early part of it in Arkansas turkey hunting with my good friend Steve from Ohio. We hunted for two days and I was fortunate enough to get my very first turkey. Definitely one of those memories I’ll hang on to for […] The post Guntersville Post-Spawn Bass Are Headed Offshore: Ledge Fishin...

Carolina Rig Options Every year as we move to this transition time after the post spawn bite goes away where the bass are staging a lot and it seems very difficult to get a consistent bite the Carolina rig comes into play. It’s the kind of bait that has much more versatility than most people... Read more » The post Carolina Rig Options appeared fi...

Mother Nature threw everything she had at us this past week. Between dodging thunderstorms and rescheduling trips around the lightning it definitely kept things interesting. But even with the wild weather we still made it happen — including putting a few new personal bests in the boat! The bass fishing has started to shift gears. […] The post Lake...

Bladed Baits Every year when we hit that in-between time when the water is warming quickly and the bass are healing up from the spawn; fast moving baits have an advantage as you are forced to start creating a bite. Most of us don’t realize it but the blades on many of our baits help... Read more » The post Bladed Baits appeared first on Fish Lake...

We’re excited to welcome a true legend of the sport to the Guntersville Bass Guides team—Captain Derek Remitz one of the most respected names in bass fishing and a fierce competitor who’s no stranger to the winner’s circle. Derek cemented his place in bass fishing history as the very first angler to win a Bassmaster […] The post Guntersville Bass...

The bass fishing on Lake Guntersville this past week has stayed strong. The fish are shifting around a bit—not quite sure what’s causing it but they aren’t far from where they were the day before. That said some areas have just dried up. They’re completely gone and so far we haven’t had much luck relocating […] The post Lake Guntersville Fishing R...

Crankbaits have a Downside Crankbaits can be some of the best and most fun baits to fish with they ignite the bite the fish generally crush the bait with an aggressive reaction bite and it’s a fun bait to fish as it generally causes fish to school up and compete over the bait. There is... Read more » The post Crank Baits have a Downside appeared f...

Mid-April brings shifting patterns on the lake. While some bass are still locked on beds others are slipping into post-spawn behavior. It’s that tricky in-between phase where small changes make a big difference. These three adjustments can help you stay one step ahead and keep the bites coming. Stay dialed on seasonal changes with updated […] The...

A Few Summer Time Tips There is no doubt that summer time fishing can be a mystery the bass that were seemingly every where have all of a sudden become hard to find and frustration sets in. What can you do? Where did the fish go and how can I catch them? Let me first... Read more » The post Summer Tips for All appeared first on Fish Lake Guntersvi...

Wind Waves & Big Bass: Guntersville Fires Despite the Cold Guntersville is still cranking out both quality and quantity when it comes to bass. Mother Nature’s been throwing some serious curveballs — wind cold nights and unpredictable fronts — but it hasn’t stopped the action. We’re nearly halfway through April and yes… it’s still chilly […] The po...

The beginning of April has brought steady fishing unpredictable weather and some great memories on Lake Guntersville. The wind has been relentless—blowing nearly every day we’ve been on the water—but that hasn’t stopped us from putting fish in the boat and having a blast doing it. This week was special. I had the chance to […] The post Lake Gunter...

Blue Gill Beds As we approach the heat of the spring and the end of the bass spawn most people fail to realize that bluegill spawn 4 or more times a year and their beds make for great areas in the warming water to find active bass. Most bluegill beds are easy to find just... Read more » The post Blue Gill Beds appeared first on Fish Lake Guntersvi...

The final week of Madness of March started just like the last few—big bass in the same areas holding steady and easy to target. Then warmer nights shook things up. The fish started shifting and we followed them. We still caught plenty but those big females became harder to pin down as they cruised for […] The post Madness of March Finale: Lake Gun...

Habits of Big Bass It’s no surprise to me that the bigger bass have habits just like us older folks do as we age in life. We like things easy; we like things in our life to be protected and we enjoy a good meal. I’m here to tell you that the big bass have... Read more » The post Habits of Big Bass appeared first on Fish Lake Guntersville Guide Ser...

The third week of the Madness of March definitely tested us with some challenging conditions. We faced high winds reaching 30-40 mph and then a massive cold front blew in. The air temperature dropped significantly which made fishing difficult. While the water temperatures stayed pretty consistent the cold front still forced me to hide from […] The...

Confidence is Key The key to success in any sport is confidence; success comes with believing in yourself and making every cast with the confidence that this cast will be the one that wins you the tournament. Have you ever seen a professional athlete that was not just beaming over with confidence; you must believe... Read more » The post Confidenc...

April Bass Fishing: Spawn Tactics for Trophy Catches April Bass Fishing: Full-Blown Spawn on Lake Guntersville April is when **Lake Guntersville bass** go into full-blown **spawn mode**. Any cast can lead to a trophy catch. If you’re looking for **big bass** now’s the time to hit the water. Top Baits for April Bass Fishing During […] The post Hard...

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...