Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Guntersville fishing report for this fine Monday morning, May 12, 2025.

We're looking at another beautiful day on the Big G with temperatures continuing to stay mild. The water temps are holding steady in the mid-60s, creating perfect conditions for both bass and crappie. The sun rose about 5:45 AM this morning and won't set until around 7:45 PM, giving y'all plenty of daylight to get after them fish.

Bass fishing has been downright phenomenal this past week. Those post-spawn bass are transitioning offshore now, with the ledge fishing really heating up since early May. We've been seeing a pattern where the big females are moving from the shallows to deeper structure. Folks have been reporting 40+ fish days with several trophy bass over 6 pounds in the mix.

Your best bet for lunker largemouth right now is working those grass lines in 3 to 6 feet early, then following them out to deeper ledges as the day progresses. The north end around Goose Pond is still producing, and those mid-lake milfoil stretches near Seibold and Waterfront remain hot spots. For you crappie enthusiasts, they're still crushing it in the shallows and grass beds.

Lure selection has been pretty consistent. Start your morning with buzzbaits and topwater frogs, especially close to thick grass or mats. When the sun gets higher, switch to soft plastics like Senkos and creature baits. Slow-rolling a white swim jig along deeper edges has been triggering some aggressive reaction bites. Lipless cranks in shad or chrome patterns are working real good when fish move deeper.

Water clarity is holding good in most spots, despite some minor level changes from recent rains. No tide concerns here on the lake, of course, just standard TVA flow schedules.

If you're looking for a couple honey holes to try today, I'd recommend hitting the north end around Goose Pond early, then working your way down to those offshore ledges near the mid-lake area as the day warms up. The creek mouths leading into the main channel are holding some real nice fish right now too.

Remember, with these fish transitioning deeper, electronics are your friend. Find those schools staging on ledges and you'll be in business.

Y'all get out there and enjoy some time on the water. This is prime time on Guntersville, and the bite should stay strong all week long. Tight lines, friends!

This is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Lake Guntersville fishing report for Sunday, May 11, 2025. We started the day with clear skies and another cool spring morning, with sunrise just before 5:50 AM and sunset expected around 7:40 PM. Water temperatures are holding steady in the mid-60s. The weather has been mild lately, with cool nights and comfortable, sunny days—plenty of light wind, but nothing too tough to fish through. Water clarity is solid, with only minor bumps from earlier rain. And no worries about tides here, lake levels have stayed consistent.

Bass action is red hot right now. The spring spawn is winding down, but there are still largemouth hugging the shallow grass and flats in 3 to 6 feet of water. If you’re targeting big girls, this is your window. Anglers have been weighing in both numbers and size this week. North end spots like Goose Pond have been giving up quality fish, and the mid-lake milfoil near Seibold and Waterfront are producing too. Early morning is the gold mine—start with buzzbaits and topwater frogs over thick grass and mats. Once the sun climbs, slow it down with Senkos, creature baits, and swim jigs along deeper weed edges. Lipless crankbaits in shad or chrome are also pulling nice fish, especially where those bass are starting to slide out post-spawn.

Crappie are out in force and hitting hard near brush piles and docks, especially if you’re casting minnows or small jigs. The bite has been best early and late, with the low light getting them active. If you’re after a mess of slabs, focus around boat docks and deeper stumps close to the channels.

A few catfish have been reported from the main channels and deeper holes, especially for folks soaking nightcrawlers or cut bait.

Best lures lately: topwater frogs, buzzbaits, white swim jigs, soft plastics like Senkos and creature baits, and lipless crankbaits in chrome or shad. For crappie, stick with small jigs and live minnows.

Hotspots today: Goose Pond up north for early topwater action, and mid-lake milfoil fields near Seibold and Waterfront for steady bass all day. Try the deeper docks near Spring Creek if you’re after crappie.

That’s your boots-on-the-ground look at Lake Guntersville for May 11. This bite won’t last forever, so get out there, cast early, and send in those pictures. Tight lines, y’all[1][2][3][4].

Hey anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Guntersville fishing report for this beautiful Saturday morning, May 10th, 2025.

We're looking at another gorgeous spring day on the Big G with temperatures climbing into the mid-70s by afternoon. The water temperature has crept up to around 68 degrees, and clarity remains good throughout most of the lake. Sunrise was at 5:45 AM, and we'll see sunset at 7:43 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to get those lines wet.

The bass fishing has been phenomenal this past week! Those post-spawners are transitioning offshore, with many heading to ledges as we move deeper into May. Anglers have been reporting 30-40 bass days, with quality five-pounders mixed in regularly. The morning bite has been especially hot with topwater action - buzzbaits and frogs working great around grass mats until about 9 AM.

For midday success, switch to soft plastics like Senkos or creature baits in the 8-15 foot range. White swim jigs slow-rolled along weedlines have been producing reaction strikes consistently. If you're targeting those bigger females, lipless crankbaits in shad or chrome patterns are your ticket when fish push to deeper edges.

Crappie fishing continues to crush it! They're still hanging around brush piles and docks in 6-10 feet of water. Small jigs in chartreuse or white have been the hot ticket, but live minnows are always reliable for slabs.

As for hot spots, the north end around Goose Pond is firing for bass, while the mid-lake milfoil stretches near Seibold and Waterfront are giving up quality fish. For crappie, check out the brush piles around Brown's Creek and Short Creek marinas.

No tidal concerns here on Guntersville - this ain't the coast, folks! Water levels have remained stable despite some recent rain, which has actually helped maintain good fishing conditions.

Local anglers have been starting early to beat both the weekend crowds and the midday heat. The bite has been best during the first two hours after sunrise and again about an hour before sunset.

If you're heading out tomorrow, pack plenty of water and sunscreen - it's getting warm out there! But the fish are biting, and that's what matters. I've seen coolers full of fish coming off the water all week, so don't miss your chance to get in on this action.

Tight lines, y'all, and I'll see you on the water!

Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Guntersville fishing report for May 9, 2025.

We're looking at another beautiful day on the Big G! The weather's holding steady with those cool mornings warming into mild afternoons - perfect fishing conditions. Sunrise was about 5:47 AM this morning, and we'll see sunset around 7:42 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to get those lines wet.

Water temps have crept up slightly into the upper-60s since my report last weekend. The post-spawn pattern is really setting in now, with a lot of bass starting to move offshore toward those summer ledges. That transition is happening right on schedule, folks!

Bass fishing has been phenomenal this week. The largemouth are finishing up their spawn cycle, but you can still find some cruising the shallows, especially in the early mornings. Most of the trophy females are moving deeper now, following baitfish schools. Your best bet is targeting those grass lines in 3-8 feet of water with buzzbaits and topwater frogs during the low light hours. As the sun gets up, switch to soft plastics like Senkos, creature baits, or try slow-rolling white swim jigs along the deeper weedlines.

The northern end around Goose Pond has been absolutely on fire, with several 6+ pounders reported this week. Down south, the milfoil stretches near Seibold and Waterfront are producing consistent numbers. If you're looking for that wall-hanger, the ledges between Scottsboro and South Sauty are starting to heat up - try deep-diving crankbaits and Carolina rigs there.

Crappie fishing remains strong too! They've been stacking up around brush piles and docks, hitting minnows and small jigs consistently. The catfish bite has been steady in the lower channels - nothing fancy needed there, just some stink bait and patience.

Water clarity is generally good throughout the lake, with some slight staining in the creeks from recent rains. We don't deal with tidal swings here on Guntersville, so water levels have remained relatively stable, making navigation easy.

Two hot spots to try this weekend: First, check out the grass beds just north of the Highway 69 bridge where some monster bass have been crushing lipless cranks in shad patterns. Second, Brown's Creek has been producing limits of quality fish on Texas-rigged worms worked slowly through scattered grass.

That's it for today, folks! This is Artificial Lure signing off - tight lines and see y'all on the water!

Good morning, anglers. This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Guntersville, Alabama fishing report for Wednesday, May 7, 2025.

We rolled into the day with sunrise at 5:51 a.m. and sunset set for 7:36 p.m., giving us plenty of daylight on the water. The weather is shaping up nicely – mild conditions, light breeze, and water temps holding steady in the mid-60s. Recent rain has helped keep the lake level stable, which is making navigation easy and keeping the fish active[5][1].

Bass are still the main event around Lake Guntersville this week. The post-spawn pattern is in full swing and the bite is shifting offshore. Most bass are pulling off the spawning flats and stacking up along the ledges, grass lines, and channel edges. Early mornings and late evenings are the ticket, with fish feeding hard during these low-light hours[3][5]. The shallow bite is still hanging on in isolated spots, especially in grass beds and around bluegill beds.

Crappie action remains strong near docks, brush piles, and bridge pilings. Anglers have been catching them on small jigs tipped with minnows, especially in 6 to 10 feet of water. Word is, a handful of limits came from the State Park area and near Waterfront[5][4].

Catfish are making appearances in the deeper channels. Folks are picking up decent numbers soaking cut bait or stink bait off the main river ledges.

Best Lures and Bait: Today, top picks for bass are deep-diving crankbaits, shaky head worms, and big swimbaits worked along the deeper grass and ledges. In the shallows or where you see bait busting, a topwater frog or popper can draw some explosive strikes. For crappie, stick with pink or chartreuse jigs, or just a plain old minnow under a float[5][4]. Catfish aren’t picky—cut shad or chicken livers will get the job done.

Hot Spots: Try the ledges near Goose Pond or the bridges at Browns Creek for bass. If you’re crappie fishing, hit the brush piles off Roseberry and the dock lights at night around the State Park[3][5].

No significant tides to worry about on Guntersville, so focus on those feeding windows at dawn and dusk. With fish moving and biting, it’s a prime time to get out—just remember to keep an eye on the weather and be safe on the water.

That’s the word from Lake Guntersville. Tight lines and hope you put a big one in the boat today.

This is Artificial Lure, your boots-on-the-bank fishing expert reporting in for Monday, May 5th, 2025, here at beautiful Lake Guntersville, Alabama.

Let me paint you the scene: sunrise hit at 5:51 AM this morning, and you could feel that telltale spring humidity in the air. We’re in the sweet spot weather-wise with daytime highs touching the upper 70s, barely a breeze, and water temps hovering in the mid-60s. That’s prime time for both fish and fishermen. Skies are mostly clear today, so pack the sunscreen.

Lake Guntersville has been firing on all cylinders this past week. Bass fishing’s as hot as the griddle at the Huddle House. We’re still seeing a bunch of big largemouth cruising the shallows, especially around grassy mats and those submerged stumps that Guntersville is known for. Most of the bass are finishing up their spawn, and some are already shifting into post-spawn, so they’re hungry and looking to bulk up[2][1]. The action’s been steady—anglers are reporting 30 to 40 bass a day is not out of reach, with solid five-pounders mixed in. Plenty of quality over quantity, too[3][1].

Crappie are lighting it up as well, stacking up tight to brush piles and boat docks. The bite is classic spring—lively and reliable, especially with minnows or small jigs. If you’re after the cats, stick to the channels with cut bait or stink bait—several good blues and channels pulled up in the past few days[2].

Best baits right now: for bass, you can’t go wrong with a white chatterbait or a green pumpkin finesse worm around the grass lines and creek mouths. A popping frog over thick mats has drawn explosive strikes during the low-light hours. Try a crankbait in shad or bluegill colors along the deeper points; some nice post-spawn bass are lingering out there, too[1][2]. For crappie, go with a chartreuse or pink jig, or a live minnow under a slip float.

Hot spots this morning and for the rest of the week:
- North Sauty Creek — bass hammering frogs and chatterbaits in the pads.
- The causeways near Goose Pond — always a crappie producer in low light.
- Seibold area grass beds — consistent for both bass and panfish.

No tides here, but remember, that bite window is strongest at first light and during the last hour before sunset, which will be at 7:35 PM tonight[2].

So get out there, cast till your arms are sore, and don’t forget to send in your fish pics. Tight lines from Artificial Lure, and I’ll see you on the water!

This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Guntersville fishing report for May 4, 2025.

We woke up to a cool, clear morning on the Big G, with overnight temps still dipping a bit but not enough to chill the fishing action. Water temps are holding steady in the mid-60s, perfect for both bass and crappie as they stick close to the shallows and grass beds. Sunrise was right around 5:50 AM, and sunset will come just before 7:40 PM, giving you a prime window early and late in the day when fish are biting best.

The recent weather—cool nights with mild days—has kept things lively on the lake. A bit of wind has been moving through, but nothing too strong to keep folks off the water. No tidal swings here, so the levels have stayed relatively stable aside from some minor bumps from recent rain, and the water clarity is looking good in most spots.

Bass are finishing up their spawn but there are still plenty cruising those flats and grass lines in 3 to 6 feet of water. If you're after trophy largemouth, this is your moment. Folks have been catching good numbers and a handful of big females in hotspots like the north end around Goose Pond, and down toward the mid-lake milfoil stretches near Seibold and Waterfront. Buzzbaits and topwater frogs have been producing early, especially close to thick grass or mats. As the sun rises, switch over to soft plastics like Senkos and creature baits, or try slow-rolling a white swim jig along deeper edges and inside weedlines for reaction bites. Lipless cranks in shad or chrome are another solid pick when fish push out a bit deeper.

Crappie are just as hot right now, holding tight to brush piles and dock pilings, especially in the coves off the main channel. Try small jigs in white or chartreuse, or stick with live minnows for steady action. Several catches of 30-plus slabs have come from Roseberry and North Sauty creeks in the last week, with fish mostly in 5 to 10 feet of water.

Catfish are in their usual haunts along the channel swings and deeper holes, hitting cut bait and chicken livers, especially south of the causeway.

Your best bets for hot spots today are Goose Pond for bass and North Sauty for crappie, but any shallow grass flat from Seibold to the state park is worth a look. The bite has been strongest around dawn and the last couple hours before dark, with most anglers reporting steady action and plenty of fish to go around.

That wraps up your Guntersville update. Fish safe, keep your lines tight, and I’ll see you on the water.

Hey there, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake Guntersville fishing report for this beautiful Saturday morning, May 3rd, 2025.

The sun rose about 5:50 AM and will set around 7:30 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to chase those trophies. Weather's looking mighty fine today with temperatures expected to hit the mid-70s - perfect fishing weather if you ask me!

Lake Guntersville is absolutely on fire right now! We're smack in the middle of prime spawning season, and the bass fishing couldn't be better. Those big females are cruising the shallows, making this the perfect time to land that wall-hanger you've been dreaming about[1][3].

Water temps are holding steady in the upper 60s, which has triggered the full-blown spawn. The past couple weeks have shown consistent patterns with quality bass being caught daily. Folks have been reporting multiple 5+ pounders, with some real monsters in the 8-pound class making appearances[1].

For baits, I'd recommend throwing swimbaits, soft plastic lizards, or creature baits around grass patches and submerged stumps. White and chartreuse have been producing well, but don't overlook watermelon red or junebug colors in slightly stained water[1][2].

It ain't just bass that are biting - crappie fishing has been downright spectacular! They're schooled up around brush piles and docks. Minnows and small jigs in white or chartreuse are filling livewells fast[2][3].

For hot spots, y'all might want to check out North Sauty Creek and the backs of coves with newly emerging grass. The Brown's Creek area has been producing consistently as well. Don't overlook those secondary points leading into spawning flats - they're holding some real hawgs right now!

Morning and evening bites have been strongest, but even midday fishing can be productive if you find beds in slightly deeper water off the main spawning flats[2].

One local tip: with all the boat traffic on weekends, try fishing the less pressured areas up the river. The fish are a bit less spooky up there, and you might just have some areas all to yourself.

So grab your tackle, get on out there, and take advantage of what might be the best fishing of the entire year on Guntersville! This is Artificial Lure saying tight lines, friends - I'll see y'all on the water!

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake Guntersville fishing report for May 2nd, 2025.

It's a beautiful Friday morning on the big G! The bass spawn is still going strong, and fishing conditions are prime right now. We've had a few cooler nights recently, but that ain't slowed these fish down much at all. Water temps are holding steady in the mid to upper 60s, perfect for what we're seeing out there.

The big females that were easy to pattern in March and April have gotten a little trickier to pin down as they're cruising more actively now. But don't you worry - they're still biting! This past week, anglers have been reporting consistent quality catches, with some real trophies mixed in.

If you're heading out today, sunrise was around 5:45 AM and sunset will be about 7:30 PM. Early morning and late evening are still your money times, when those big girls are most active.

For baits, weightless slugo-style lures twitched along grass edges have been producing well. Finesse stick worms in blue have also been hot tickets lately. Don't overlook the classic April-May favorites - swim jigs around emerging grass and topwater action early and late in the day.

As for hot spots, check out the shallows around North Sauty Creek where bass are still spawning. Browns Creek has been producing some real lunkers too. Look for bass cruising around patches of grass and submerged stumps in 2-4 feet of water.

It ain't just about the bass though! Crappie fishing has been outstanding, with schools hanging around brush piles and docks. They're hitting minnows and small jigs pretty consistently. Catfish action is solid in the lower channels if you're looking to fill a cooler.

Water levels have been fairly stable thanks to recent rains, making boat navigation easier than usual for this time of year.

One last tip from a local: don't be afraid to move around. The fish that were stacked up last week might have shifted a bit with these warming trends. Follow them and you'll be rewarded with some heavyweight action.

That's the word from Lake Guntersville today, folks. Y'all get out there and catch 'em up! This is Artificial Lure signing off – tight lines and good fishing to ya!

This is Artificial Lure coming to you with today’s fishing report for Lake Guntersville, Alabama, on April 30, 2025.

We woke up to classic spring weather—mild temps, light mist early, and a gentle breeze that picked up a little as the sun climbed. Sunrise hit around 6 o’clock this morning and sunset will come right about 7:25 tonight, so you’ve got a solid window to put in work. No tides to speak of here, just that steady TVA water flow, which has been pretty consistent, making navigation easy and helping keep the fish active[5].

Water temps are sitting in the mid-60s, setting up those post-spawn patterns. Most of the bass have wrapped up the spawn now. Sure, you may find the odd bed here and there, but the action is all about hungry post-spawn largemouth on the move and getting their strength back. These fish are roaming shallow grass, especially around the edges of the main lake and up in the creeks. If you stay patient and cover water, you’ll find them[1][4][5].

Recent catches have been strong—plenty of good quality bass, some pushing that 5- to 7-pound range, and lots of healthy 2- and 3-pounders. Folks are reporting steady fish counts every outing, with no shortage of bites. Crappie are schooling up around brush piles and docks, hitting live minnows and small jigs. Catfish are holding deeper but will bite if you drop them something stinky down in the channels[5].

Best baits right now for bass are chatterbaits, swim jigs, and Texas-rigged soft plastics around the grass edges. Don’t sleep on a frog first thing in the morning—some topwater blowups have been wild just after sunrise. Later in the day, switch to crankbaits or a bladed jig along the inside grass lines and points. For crappie, stick with small jigs and live minnows. Catfish are taking cut bait and chicken livers[5].

Hot spots to try: The grass flats near the causeway on Highway 79 have been steady producers, especially early and late. Goose Pond area and Spring Creek are both fishing well for bass and crappie. If you’re after numbers and some elbow room, head up into the mid-lake creeks. That’s where you’ll find consistent action away from the crowds[5].

That’s the word from the water this morning. Fish hard, change baits up if the bite gets slow, and most of all, enjoy this beautiful spring day. Tight lines, and I’ll see you out on the lake!