What to Expect on a Guided Bass Trip on Lake Guntersville There is no doubt my guide service is about helping my customers. My guided trips are about you whether you’re a first-time angler or someone just trying to experience more of Guntersville and gather more information about the best bass fishery in the nation.... Read more » The post What to...

The water is very warm and the full moon is waning. Fish are in all 3 phases and in every depth zone. Some fish have spawned, some are on the bed and some are prespawn. This week I guided everyday and my clients averaged about 25 fish landed per day. The most consistent bite is on pre and post spawn staging areas with a jig. If you like bed fishi...

Why Lake Guntersville is one of the best Bass Fishing Lakes in the US You can fish any lake in the US and catch fish but no one offer the opportunity to experience some of the best bass fishing in the country like Lake Guntersville. There is no lake in the country that offers an... Read more » The post Why Lake Guntersville is one of the best Bass...

I did 6 guide trips this week and we landed 220 bass. Rising water, warm stable weather and longer days have the bass biting at Guntersville. We caught them on crankbaits, jerkbaits and plastic. The best depth ranges are 3-9 feet close to spawning areas. As April approaches we will see a shad spawn, bluegill up on the beds and postspawn bass retr...

Warm weather, the new moon and longer days have moved the bass into predictable areas. This week we averaged 40 bass a day with every tenth fish being about 5 pounds. Our best baits were a freeloader, a jig and a ratltrap. Fish are in all 3 stages of the spawn and in every depth range. You can catch them roaming under bait, in the pre and post sp...

How Rain Affects Lake Guntersville in March There is always a debate on the affect rain has on fishing on Guntersville we all have our beliefs and it varies from person to person but my thoughts are driven from my many days on the water over time. March can be a tricky time of year... Read more » The post How Rain Affects Lake Guntersville in Marc...

How the Weather Affects March Bass Fishing on Lake Guntersville There an old saying in North Alabama in March and that is “if you don’t like the weather in March don’t despair as it will change tomorrow ” March is probably the most dynamic month of the year on Lake Guntersville for the way it affects... Read more » The post How Weather Affects Bas...

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...

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...

Record setting high temps and a full moon that is now waning have the bass moving at Guntersville. I have guided everyday this week and the end result has been huge 5 fish stringers but getting to that result has been challenging. I have fished deep,shallow and in between with 10 different baits. Our catch rate has been 20 per day. A big group sp...

Late February early March on Guntersville Baits of Choice As we move closer to the spawn the late February bite will be all about the right bait in the right place at the right time. Late February early March will be about change you will still have to force some bites as reaction baits will... Read more » The post Late February early March on Gun...

Lake Guntersville Fishing Report Month of February 2026 Guntersville proved its best of the best in February with some record catches throughout the month. It wasn’t without its struggles though as cold fronts ate up the month and caused some tough days in February. Sure there was some great results in February of 2026 but... Read more » The post...

The full moon is Tuesday and the forecast is calling for warm weather. Big waves of fish are pulling up shallow and the fishing is getting really good. If you have never experienced Guntersville lake this is the time to come. Last week I had a client catch 3 giants in 1 hour the smallest one weighed 6.84. The triggers that cause big bass to move...

February Big Fish Patterns on Guntersville There is now doubt that you can catch a wall hanger on Guntersville in February the key is understanding the patterns and locations as well as techniques to be able to achieve it. There is also no secret that being in the right place at the right time is... Read more » The post February Big Fish Patterns...

The answer is Yes. A year ago tournaments at Guntersville were being dominated by Livescope this time of year. The conditions are perfect for Livescope but in the Toyota series the vast majority of fish being weighed in are caught power fishing. Bass are highly evolved creatures and their instincts prioritize preservation of self and preservation...

Proven February Tactics on Lake Guntersville February on Guntersville can be complicated as most bass are on the move and their location can change daily the biggest mistake many anglers make is heading directly to the spawning flats in February; the bass are generally not in the spawning areas at this time but they are... Read more » The post Pro...

After a very unusual bout of cold weather 70 degree temperatures and the new moon have the bass on the move. The bass are in 3 phases at guntersville right now. There is a big group out deep roaming around eating shad in their winter pattern and it will be April before they think about moving shallow. There is a group preparing to move up on...

February Mistakes on Lake Guntersville Over the many years I have fished Lake Guntersville I have found that many of my customers repeat mistakes and make them over and over again affecting their performance and ability to catch fish. There are many things that make February a tough month on Guntersville and nothing more common... Read more » The...

The no scope Elite series event on guntersville is proving you don't have to have the technology to catch bass. Does it help? Yes. However on day 1 there were 50 eighteen pound limits weighed in without scope and water temps were in the 30s. Grandpa said go deep when it's cold. Grandpa was wrong. The vast majority of fish being caught in...

North Alabama is experiencing historic cold weather however the bass are biting great due to current and water color. Most anglers think weather is the primary factor that effects bass behavior but it absolutely is not. At Christmas it was 75 degrees and the fish are biting better now in freezing cold weather. Water color is a primary factor that...

The water is very warm and the full moon is waning. Fish are in all 3 phases and in every depth zone. Some fish have spawned, some are on the bed and some are prespawn. This week I guided everyday and my clients averaged about 25 fish landed per day. The most consistent bite is on pre and post spawn staging areas with a jig. If you like bed fishi...

What to Expect on a Guided Bass Trip on Lake Guntersville There is no doubt my guide service is about helping my customers. My guided trips are about you whether you’re a first-time angler or someone just trying to experience more of Guntersville and gather more information about the best bass fishery in the nation.... Read more » The post What to...