Guntersville Lake
Guntersville Lake is a lake set in Alabama. The main target species are Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.
Next hours
Likely catch now (11 species)
About the fishing here
Guntersville Lake is a wide stretch of the Tennessee River in northern Alabama, thick with milfoil and hydrilla beds that made it one of the most storied largemouth bass lakes in the South. It has hosted the Bassmaster Classic more than once, and the same grass flats hold crappie and bream through the warmer months. The lake runs long and open, so wind can build a chop fast on the main river channel. A current Alabama fishing license is required.
The usual catches here are Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, White Bass, Striped Bass and Rainbow Trout.
For Bluegill, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.
Guides for this water
Tips right now
Fishing permit
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:
About this water
Guntersville Lake is an artificial lake in northern Alabama between Bridgeport and Guntersville.
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Guntersville Lake?
Anglers here regularly land Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, White Bass, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Black Crappie and Channel Catfish.
Do you need a fishing license at Guntersville Lake?
Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.
When is the best time to fish Guntersville Lake?
Bluegill is generally most active around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.
What is biting at Guntersville Lake right now?
Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 24%.