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...

Go Ugly There are many pieces of advice I have given over the years I have fished but this one will be different as it has to do with taking the visual experience you get from looking at a bait and deciding to use it. Many times we all gather baits in our tackle box... Read more » The post Go Ugly appeared first on Fish Lake Guntersville Guide Ser...

This week has been one of those weeks you hope for in March. The big bass are definitely showing up and it’s been steady for days. We’ve been catching quality fish every day — not here and there but consistent big ones. To give you an idea we’ve lost count of how many quality bass […] The post Madness of March – Week 2 Fishing Report first appeare...

Tips for Fishing in the Wind It’s a common fact that windy days generally cause issues for most fishermen it’s uncomfortable tough on your equipment and aggravating when the wind causes casting issues. The good news is the wind generally helps the fishing and activates the entire water column as it moves the bass near... Read more » The post Tips...

Lake Guntersville is still fishing strong despite some cold nights and chilly winds. These conditions haven’t slowed down the bass much; while they may pause after a cold front they quickly bounce back and are still biting hard. Grass fishing has been key lately and the right bait in the right grass depth can make […] The post Madness Of March Beg...

Location is Everything As we are quickly progressing into springtime fishing a few things change the fisherman’s thought process; the first and most important is location. “Fish where the fish are.” You just cannot be successful in the in the spring unless you understand the factors that move fish to certain locations especially the bigger... Read...

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...