Pre-Spawn Bass Fishing on Lake Guntersville Pre-spawn bass fishing occurs when the bass begin their movement from the deep water where they have been holding for the winter and then moving toward the shallow spawning zones. Their bodies are not fully ready for the spawn; they have not fully committed to the beds but movement… Read more »
How to Fish the Grass on Lake Guntersville in February As we progress into February on Lake Guntersville, we become fully aware of the importance of the grass on the lake. Not only the positive affect it has on the fish but also the troubles the grass presents as it pulls away from the bottom… Read more »
Jerk Bait Time on Lake Guntersville The next two weeks will be some of the coldest days and nights of the year on Guntersville. It brings to mind the success I have had fishing jerk baits over the years they have existed. I can easily state that jerk baits have been a consistent performer of… Read more »
Vertical Winter Fishing on Lake Guntersville I believe we are finally seeing the tough wintertime bite; yes; it’s here and we will be taking on this cold winter bite for a month or so, but we must adjust There are certain keys to fishing the cold of winter, understanding the key elements and how they… Read more »
Fishing Report, Month of December Lake Guntersville December on Guntersville can be difficult as it is the beginning of the cold weather, and the fish are generally not very active; this December however was very good; the bass were on the move feeding even in the cold water. Catches were good with good numbers and… Read more »
The Winter Rattle Trap Bite on Lake Guntersville When it comes to winter fishing on Guntersville no bait has outperformed the rattle trap on Lake Guntersville; it is a proven winter bait and this year 2025 is no exception. We are already seeing remarkable results with a rattle bait; it just flat out catches fish;… Read more »
Winter Draw Down on Lake Guntersville Now that we have moved into winter one thing that is always obvious on Guntersville is that they drop the water level this time of year, not a great amount but enough to be effective. Some view this as a problem, but I see it as an opportunity to… Read more »
Winter Bass Fishing on Lake Guntersville Certainly, the winter can be a challenge for those of us that do not like the cold, but there is some huge advantages to winter fishing on Guntersville. First, the spring and better weather days are certainly great times, but winter offers one important aspect that most folks do… Read more »
The Best of Wintertime Baits on Lake Guntersville When the wintry weather sets in I have a few favorites; baits that I have been using for many years and God willing for many more to come. The thing they all have in common is they have caught fish for me for a long time; they… Read more »
Fishing Report, Month of November, Lake Guntersville November has traditionally been a great month on Guntersville. Anglers see some of the best days of the year, especially early in the month of November, and continues to be one of the top bass fishing destinations in Alabama. As the month moves on the weather takes its… Read more »