7 inches of rain. A major cold front and the lingering effects of redcrest. This week was all about adjustments. 80% of the lake got dirty and the water levels fluctuated daily. Monday we landed 37 but the effects of the rain were not in full force yet. Tuesday and Wednesday we landed 14 each day and couldn't get a bite until we found cl...

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...

Guntersville is showing out this week for the MLF world championship. This lake is getting more dynamic as the years go by. The shallow bite is incredible and it might be won that way. Scoping is definitely a player and that could win it. Now the surprise to most is that it might be won with all smallmouth and no largemouth. Somebody will take ho...

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...

Last week we guided every day and the fishing was outstanding. Our average daily catch rate was 25 bass and the average size was 3.25 lbs. The full moon has passed and the water is warming. Fish are in all phases of the spawn and every depth zone has a fishable population from 1 foot to 15 feet. What I really like to do this time of year is find...

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...

The last two days my clients have landed a total of 73 quality bass at guntersville. This past week we completed 6 guide trips. The fishing is by far the best we have seen this year. Finally some consistent weather is on the way and it should yield phenomenal fish catch rates. The average catch rate per client this week was 30. The moon is waning...

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...

It's getting fun out there now that we have had consistent warm weather. This week we had 7 trips and the average catch rate was 22 bass per day with about a dozen over 5 pounds. There are fish roaming around feeding on bait, there is a group of fish in 9 feet and there are fish on bed. Our best baits this week have been a swimbait and a cran...

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...

Congratulations to Tucker Smith for winning the aba with 58 lbs in two days.  The freedom marine event was won with a mixed bag over 31 lbs. Guntersville is fishing great at the moment and it will improve as it warms up. The lake is very dynamic and there are groups of fish in several depth zones. There are numbers of 4 lb fish in the grass....

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...

114 bags over 20 lbs were weighed in during the anglers choice tournament last week. This place is loaded with 3-7 pound fish. Easy to catch they are not. Basically there are 3 patterns going right now. 365 days a year there is a scoping bite at guntersville. Right now the arig is really hot and big ones love it. The shallow bite is improving but...

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...

It was minus 2 wind chill last week and 80 degrees this week. The water is fluctuating and the current is flowing strong. A full moon is approaching and the bass are moving fast. If you try to do what you did last year or last week it's not going to end well. These fish are moving fast and all the normal areas that produce have seen fish come...

Bass Spawn on Lake Guntersville Keys to Understanding As we progress into the month of March the bass will move into the spawning beds and start the spawning process. The keys to understanding the process are many but becoming educated in their movement will be your best friend so you can follow the process and... Read more » The post Bass Spawn o...

With drought conditions lingering over the southeastern United states the recent rains are a welcomed sight. Guntersville lake fishes much better when water is moving through the system and there is some color in the water. I expect excellent fishing as the weather stabilizes. This week has been fun and challenging. There are fish in all 3 phases...

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...