At guntersville right now your processes and procedures need to be efficient and dynamic to ensure consistent success. We are catching about 30 bass per day and our average best 5 per day is about 19lbs. I am attacking the deep ledges with a big plug and football jig. We are working outside grasslines with a Coike and we are catching fish on the...

It is extremely hot out there. The water temp is 89 degrees. Guntersville is one of the most fished lakes in the world however the heat has decreased fishing pressure greatly. Guntersville is unique in that they bite better the hotter it gets and the colder it gets. A lot of factors play into that but decreased fishing pressure is a big one. This...

Patterns that work in July on Lake Guntersville The month of July can be fun rewarding and frustrating on Lake Guntersville. Challenging for those that do not adjust to the summer conditions as the water temperatures hit the mid to upper 80’s and the bass become lethargic. Understanding how the bass relate to the offshore... Read more » The post P...

Guntersville is one of the best summer lakes in the world. The fish bite all year and really good in hot water. At the moment the thermocline is 14 feet. To find the thermocline launch your boat at daylight turn up the intensity on your Lowrance 2d sonar and a line will appear indicating the thermocline. Most of the bass will spend most of their...

A new 5 fish lake record over 30lbs was weighed in during the ABT. Second was 23 and third was 21. Neely Henry is fishing extremely well as evidenced by these weights. 3 multi million dollar boat ramps have been installed and a strategic stocking program has revived this historic fishery. In the 70s and 80s Neely Henry was famous for big bass but...

Lake Guntersville Fishing Report Month of May May was quite different than we have seen in many years on Lake Guntersville the weather was very unstable forcing you to search every day where in the past years May was stable weather allowing you to go back to fish in the same area’s day after day.... Read more » The post Lake Guntersville Fishing R...

Fishing at guntersville this week was like Jekyll and Hyde. When it was cloudy and rainy the fish were agressive and easy to catch. When it was sunny and calm the fish retreated to the deep and suspended. Monday we caught 40 and had several nice fish but when the sunny weather arrived our catch rate was only in the twenties though the size was ev...

Seasonal Offshore Grass Patterns on Lake Guntersville With the four distinct seasons spring summer fall and winter on Lake Guntersville there comes very distinct patterns that hold up year after year. Let us break them down with patterns and baits so you can put them into your mental memory as we progress through the four... Read more » The post S...

And just like that the drought is gone. Welcome rains have pelted the tennesee river valley and the fishing has improved exponentially. The current is flowing and the water is a nice green color instead of aquarium clear. My catch rate went from 15 per day to 40 per day almost instantly. My clients are catching fish deep,shallow and in between. T...

Common Offshore Mistakes for Summer Fishing on Lake Guntersville It is never too late to increase your knowledge especially when it comes to offshore fishing as the summer creates a whole new set of conditions for you to deal with. The one thing that stands out to me that most fisherman want to understand in... Read more » The post Common Offshore...

Drought conditions have yielded gin clear water at Guntersville. Yes you can still catch them but you need to adjust to the water clarity. During low light conditions the fish are not effected by the clear water and they feed normally however when the sun is bright and you can see the bottom in 6 feet you have to adjust. One way to do this is usi...

How to Fish Offshore Grass on Lake Guntersville in May If you are looking for a special key to catching fish on Lake Guntersville offshore grass fishing is one of the best consistent patterns to catching quality bass on Lake Guntersville; the month of May just adds to the great patterns on Guntersville. I know... Read more » The post How to Fish O...

The Best Top Water Lures for May on Guntersville There is no doubt that May can be one of the best top water months on Lake Guntersville there are many reasons why this is the case a lot of it has to do with the shad spawn as it always adds to the aggressiveness of... Read more » The post The Best Top Water Lures for May on Guntersville appeared f...

This week I have guided at Guntersville everyday. It has been fun and we have caught tons of fish. Easy it isn't. Everyday brought new challenges: wind,cold,rain and changing water levels. Before the cold front there was a good shad spawn at daylight. After the front passed that deal was completely gone until it returned yesterday. The deep b...

Lake Guntersville Fishing Report Month of April 2026 April turned on the bite was as good as it had been all year the weather still gave you some heart burn as constant change was the theme and more change than normal. We went from hot to cold to windy and all in between the only... Read more » The post Lake Guntersville Fishing Report Month of Ap...

In my estimation 60-70 percent of the bass at Guntersville have spawned. Yes there are groups of late spawners but for the most part the postspawn is my focus. This is one of my favorite times of the year. There are 3 strategies I employ to attack the postspawn: 1;The shad spawn can be immediate fast action in the mornings. 2;Bream beds are a goo...

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...

Heavy Weekend Traffic Fishing Tips on Lake Guntersville There is no doubt that this spring has been some of the heaviest traffic Lake Guntersville has seen over the years. Bass fishermen are everywhere on the lake every point contour break creek bed has a fisherman sitting on it and your job is to find a... Read more » The post Heavy Weekend Traff...

Guntersville is absolutely loaded with grass and it's already matting up on top. The bass are moving into a post spawn phase and frogs are on the menu. We are catching about 30 fish per day and size is excellent. My 2 frog setups are a bit different to fish mats or scattered grass. To fish mats I use a 7ft7 xh rod with a 7.4 to 1 reel and 65...

I have been guiding on Neely Henry this week with customers that have upcoming tournaments. Wow it has been on fire!!! We have averaged 40 per day with our best 5 over 18lbs each day. The water willow is getting green and the shad are spawning. Upriver toward the Weiss dam the spotted bass are in the trees and on the bars. Midlake the water willo...

At guntersville right now your processes and procedures need to be efficient and dynamic to ensure consistent success. We are catching about 30 bass per day and our average best 5 per day is about 19lbs. I am attacking the deep ledges with a big plug and football jig. We are working outside grasslines with a Coike and we are catching fish on the...