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...

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...

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...

Best Time to Fish Lake Guntersville Over my many years of guiding on Lake Guntersville one thing stands out to me about the lake; that being if you are looking for the best month to be on Guntersville it is by all means the month of May. Not only does my history recorded records and... Read more » The post Best Time to Fish Lake Guntersville appea...

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...