The Alabama Freshwater Fishing Report is your go-to source for the Lake Guntersville Fishing Report, Weiss Lake Fishing Report, Lake Eufaula Fishing Report, Mobile-Tensaw Delta Fishing Report, and all the creeks, rivers, and reservoirs in between.

This week on the Alabama Freshwater Fishing Report, host Nick Williams brings you a jam-packed episode featuring in-depth conversations with local experts and passionate anglers from across the state.

First up, Nick catches up with Jason Bagala, a seasoned outdoorsman whose journey has taken him from the marshes of Louisiana to the deep, clear waters of North Alabama’s Smith Lake and Guntersville. Jason shares his unique perspective on adapting to new fisheries, the challenges of learning deep reservoir fishing, and how he’s overhauled his approach and gear—including his experiences with live scope technology and the ever-present boat maintenance woes. He breaks down the differences between fishing in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, and offers a detailed report on the current bite at Guntersville, including tips on chasing schooling bass, frog fishing, and the importance of current and generation schedules.

Next, Nick welcomes Darren Shirah, creator of the Real Time Outdoors with Darren YouTube channel and a lifelong angler with over 50 years of experience on the Mobile-Tensaw Delta. Darren shares his favorite spots in the middle Delta, his go-to baits like the beetle spin and purple worm, and his philosophy on sharing knowledge with the next generation of anglers. The conversation covers everything from bluegill and bass tactics to crabbing, wild hog hunting, and the joys of keeping fishing simple and family-friendly. Darren also discusses the seasonal transition into fall, the impact of tides, and his approach to balancing hunting and fishing as the weather cools.

Rounding out the episode, Nick and Peter Jordan dive into finesse fly fishing for late summer and early fall bass in Alabama’s clear, low-water creeks. They discuss the importance of downsizing presentations, mastering the dead drift, and the subtle art of fly selection and leader setup. The segment is packed with practical tips for both fly and conventional anglers, including stealth, casting accuracy, and adapting to changing water conditions.

Throughout the show, you’ll hear about the unique fishing culture of Alabama, the value of local knowledge, and the endless opportunities for anglers of all backgrounds. Whether you’re chasing bass on Guntersville, bluegill in the Delta, or exploring new fly fishing techniques, this episode has something for everyone.

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The Alabama Freshwater Fishing report is your best resource for the Lake Guntersville Fishing Report, Weiss Lake Fishing Report, Lake Eufaula Fishing Report, Mobile Tensaw Delta Fishing Report, and all the creeks, rivers, and reservoirs in between.

This week on the Alabama Freshwater Fishing Report we’ve got a special guest segment with Josh Gunter, owner of Mount Vernon Outdoors and Steel Creek Bait & Tackle.

Josh shares his lifelong history fishing the upper Delta and Tombigbee side, growing up on Gunnison Creek where he cut his teeth fishing everything from bass to crappie and bream. He talks about how the area shaped him as a tournament angler and why he still believes the Tombigbee side holds bigger fish, better numbers, and less pressure compared to other parts of the Delta. Josh also explains the unique fishing culture in that region, including how anglers there target bream on bottom with split shot rigs, the difference between white and black crappie growth, and why spinnerbaits and old-school lures like the Snagless Sally still carry a cult following.

We also dive into Josh’s journey of transforming a small hardware store into Mount Vernon Outdoors, a full-service bait and tackle shop designed to serve local anglers. He reflects on the importance of supporting local shops, sharing how they provide not just gear but also the irreplaceable knowledge and sense of community that box stores can’t match. Josh explains how stocking the right lures and colors for his part of the Delta makes a huge difference, and why anglers should always visit a local tackle shop when fishing new waters.

Beyond fishing, Josh and Nick discuss the growing community involvement around water quality and access in North Mobile County. Josh helped spearhead a Baykeeper town hall in Mount Vernon, raising awareness of issues like sedimentation, high water, and the challenges of limited access points upstream. He emphasizes that what happens upstream in Alabama inevitably impacts the Delta and the Bay, and that anglers need to be part of the conversation.

The episode also covers the emerging catfish scene in the upper Delta. Josh describes how local anglers are beginning to adopt trolling techniques with planer boards and slinky-style drag weights, a method he first learned from King Kat pros. He shares stories of big blue cats being caught — including fish over 100 pounds — and how this could open the door to more catfish tournaments in the region. The conversation rounds out with talk of seasonal transitions, how the fall bite can outshine spring in the upper Delta, and how Mount Vernon Outdoors is gearing up to serve both anglers and hunters as the season shifts.

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Alabama Freshwater Fishing Report for Aug 14, 2025

The Alabama Freshwater Fishing report is your best resource for the Lake Guntersville Fishing Report, Weiss Lake Fishing Report, Lake Eufaula Fishing Report, Mobile Tensaw Delta Fishing Report, and all the creeks, rivers, and reservoirs in between.

This week on the Alabama Freshwater Fishing Report, we’re kicking things off with Steve Graziano from Garza’s Guide Service on Lake Eufaula, followed by Shannon Wood with the latest from the Mobile-Tensaw Delta.

Steve joins us first to talk about how a recent cool spell has made August fishing far more pleasant than usual. He shares insights on how wind and rain affect bass location and behavior, why fishing windblown banks can load you up with baitfish and bass, and how he’s been targeting offshore structure in 15 to 25 feet of water with side scan electronics. He recounts a recent 20-pound day anchored by an eight-pound bass caught on a prototype football head jig he’s developing with Hunter from LS Lures, and he teases details about when and where anglers can get their hands on the new “Gras” jig.

Next, we head to the Delta where Shannon Wood wraps up this year’s Scales and Tails bream tournament series. He recaps the season standings, talks about plans to finish earlier next year to beat the summer heat, and shares ideas for adding a fly fishing category in 2025. Shannon also reports on a recent morning chasing bull bream with both fly rod and crickets, including success on a homemade hot pink popping bug and a minimalist bead head nymph. But it’s not just panfish—he also shares a blue crab report from the Causeway. Shannon closes with a look ahead to winter bream fishing and next year’s expanded tournament schedule, which will include events in Central Alabama for the first time.

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The Alabama Freshwater Fishing report is your best resource for the Lake Guntersville Fishing Report, Weiss Lake Fishing Report, Lake Eufaula Fishing Report, Mobile Tensaw Delta Fishing Report, and all the creeks, rivers, and reservoirs in between.

Hot weather is bringing hot fishing, with anglers across the state reporting awesome fishing for those who choose to brave the heat.

First up we have Clayton Batts on Lake Eufaula, who reports that the offshore ledge bite is in full swing. Clayton has been putting clients on big fish, and reports that numbers or quality fish can both be found, depending on what you’re looking for. 

This week we’re also joined by Andre Davis with a live-from-the-field report. Andre reports that the fishing has been hot throughout the Piedmont region, whether you’re chasing bass on the Coosa, Tallapoosa, Black Warrior, or Cahaba Region. Stick around to hear Andre’s thoughts on the importance of wisely utilizing “couch time,” to improve your knot tying skills, and to get his recommendations on a simple warmwater leader formula for when you finally get tired of buying pre-made leaders.

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The Alabama Freshwater Fishing report is your best resource for the Lake Guntersville Fishing Report, Weiss Lake Fishing Report, Lake Eufaula Fishing Report, Mobile Tensaw Delta Fishing Report, and all the creeks, rivers, and reservoirs in between.

This week on the Alabama Freshwater Fishing Report, we’ve got Peter John Cole giving us the Cahaba and Black Warrior report, Tony Adams with the crappie report in Lake Eufaula, and Dip McMillian with the Mobile-Tensaw and Alabama-Tombigbee Report.

Join us as Peter shares a shiny (literally) new fly pattern that is tearing up creek bass in the central part of the state. Stick around to hear about how big gator gar have been found scaring crappie off of Tony Adams’ brush piles, and stay tuned until the very end to learn how to catch scattered river crappie with and without forward-facing sonar with Dip.

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The Alabama Freshwater Fishing report is your best resource for the Lake Guntersville Fishing Report, Weiss Lake Fishing Report, Lake Eufaula Fishing Report, Mobile Tensaw Delta Fishing Report, and all the creeks, rivers, and reservoirs in between.

This week on the Alabama Freshwater Fishing Report, we’ve got Leet Pitts on to give us the Tennessee and Coosa River systems reports, and Peter Jordan to give us a coastal river report and talk about iCast 2025.

Lee Pitts reports that fishing has been good now that the summer holidays and spring rains are behind us. Join us as we discuss the differences between the Tennessee and Coosa systems, the importance of hitting the water early, offshore bites, and shallow dock bass.

Our good friend Peter Jordan likewise reports that the springtime rains have finally stopped blowing out our blackwater rivers, and that topwater bites in Alabama’s coastal rivers are picking up great. Stick around as Peter gives his report on the 2025 iCast show, and talks in detail about some exciting new offerings from TFO.

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The Alabama Freshwater Fishing report is your best resource for the Lake Guntersville Fishing Report, Weiss Lake Fishing Report, Lake Eufaula Fishing Report, Mobile Tensaw Delta Fishing Report, and all the creeks, rivers, and reservoirs in between.

This week on the Alabama Freshwater Fishing Report, we’ve got reports on the Cahaba and Mobile-Tensaw Delta systems, as well as an exciting conversation with a new lure company and an in-depth report on the hazards high water and summer heat bring to anglers who come into contact with bacteria-contaminated water.

First up we have Stephen Rockarts with Fly Fishing Alabama, who reports that after a slow spring full of unpredictable high water, conditions are finally starting to stabilize. Stephen discusses big-bass tactics on the Cahaba, as well as his best tips for coaching new anglers. 

Next we have longtime friend-of-the-show Will Strickland with Mobile Baykeepers. If you spend time on the water, whether you’re swimming, kayaking, wet wading, or just launching your boat, you won’t want to miss this comprehensive discussion on how high bacteria levels can affect recreational usage of Alabama’s waterways. Will not only breaks down how dangerous bacterias enter the water, but how you can track their concentration and spread and keep yourself and your loved ones safe. 

Also joining us this week is Hunter Suchsland with LS Lures. Attentive guests may remember that last week we had Steve “Graz” Graziano on the show, and he mentioned a new jig coming up. Hunter is the man behind this new bait, and he’s joining us to talk all things bass jigs.

Finally, we touch bases with “The Eight Mile Drifter,” Justin Dunham to discuss coastal fishing conditions and another new bait…

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The Alabama Freshwater Fishing report is your best resource for the Lake Guntersville Fishing Report, Weiss Lake Fishing Report, Lake Eufaula Fishing Report, Mobile Tensaw Delta Fishing Report, and all the creeks, rivers, and reservoirs in between.

This week on the Alabama Freshwater Fishing Report, we’ve got Steve “Graz” Graziano with Graz’s Guide Service on to talk Lake Eufaula Bass, Jake Vincent with East Alabama Fly Fishing on to give us Tallapoosa River tips, and Mark Wilson with McCoy Outdoor Co. on to let us know about some exciting changes at a long-time local favorite outdoor store..

First up, Graz reports that clients are putting fish in the boat with soft plastics and deep diving crankbaits in Lake Eufaula. Fishing is good, and Graz is pleased to announce that a “Graz Special” will soon be available from LS Lures.

Next we swing on over to the Tallapoosa River to talk with Jake Vincent of East Alabama Fly Fishing. While the Tallapoosa has not been immune to the high rains that have muddied most of the state’s waters, Jake is finding fish on buggy imitations of local crawfish and darters. Topwater is also producing in the mornings, and fishing overall has been good-to-great.

Finally, we have a special segment with Mark Wilson from McCoy Outdoor Company. McCoy has been in business for 50 years, and is a well-known fixture in the LA fishing community. Mark is excited to have taken over operations earlier this year, and is excited to carry on the traditions while bringing some exciting new things to the table.

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The Alabama Freshwater Fishing report is your best resource for the Lake Guntersville Fishing Report, Weiss Lake Fishing Report, Lake Eufaula Fishing Report, Mobile Tensaw Delta Fishing Report, and all the creeks, rivers, and reservoirs in between.

This week on the Alabama Freshwater Fishing Report, we’ve got Art Nubaryan from Spearpoint Performance Hooks to talk about why your hook is costing you bass, Dip McMillian to recap a recent kid’s benefit tournament, and Ande Whitten to give us the Tennessee River Smallmouth report.

Summertime is froggin’ season, but while nothing beats a good topwater bite, it’s notoriously hard to hook and land bass on a frog. Joining us this week is Art Nubaryan with Spearpoint Performance hooks to talk about why your hook might be costing you bass. Join us as Art talks about how a lost tournament inspired him and his co-founder to create their own hook company, how hook geometry helps or hurts hook penetration and pinning power, how to sharpen your hooks, and more.

Next up we have Dip McMillian giving us the Lower Alabama crappie report. While waters are still high and muddy, they’re coming down, and big crappie bites are just around the corner. Dip is also proud to report how the community came together to help a local child, and that Dippie Outdoors will be hosting another Hunter’s Ed day this summer.

Finally we have Ande Whitten giving us a report on the Tennessee River tributary smallmouth fishery. Ande reports warming water and bass that are transitioning from bottom bugs to topwater poppers. Stick around to hear how best to fish both baits.

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The Alabama Freshwater Fishing report is your best resource for the Lake Guntersville Fishing Report, Weiss Lake Fishing Report, Lake Eufaula Fishing Report, Mobile Tensaw Delta Fishing Report, and all the creeks, rivers, and reservoirs in between.

This week, AJ Rosenbohm, longtime member and past president of the New Orleans Fly Fishers Club, joins the show to talk about one of the South’s most unique and quirky tournaments: the Rio Grande Rumble. This one-day, fly-fishing-only event targets the Rio Grande cichlid—an invasive but beloved urban species that’s made itself right at home in the shallow canals and parks of New Orleans. What started 17 years ago as a fun club rodeo has grown into a popular gathering that brings together anglers from across the Gulf Coast to share stories, eat good food, and raise money for Casting for Recovery.

AJ shares how he fell back in love with fly fishing after years of conventional angling, eventually becoming a commercial fly tier and an advocate for warmwater fly culture along the Gulf. We dive into Rio behavior, effective flies, and why bank fishing is actually the best way to target these bold, brawny little fish. It's a celebration of urban angling, grassroots community, and the joy of catching something weird right in your backyard.

Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts, and don't forget to text the word "fishing" to (646) 495-9867 or click here to be added to our email list, and we'll send you the new show each week! All Alabama Freshwater Fishing Report email subscribers receive an AFTCO FREE SUN PROTECTION MASK promo code for any purchase!

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