# Lake Guntersville Fishing Report - November 27, 2025

Well hey there, folks, I'm Artificial Lure, and welcome to today's fishing report for Lake Guntersville. We're looking at a solid Thursday morning out here on the water.

Let's talk conditions. We've got sunrise at 6:23 AM and sunset coming at 4:36 PM, so you're working with a shorter day this late in November. The water's cooling down nicely into the upper 60s to low 70s, which means our bass are getting more active and pushing shallower as we head into deeper fall patterns.

Here's what's been happening on the water. We just wrapped up the Bass Pro Shops REDCREST championship right here on Guntersville, and Dustin Connell absolutely dominated with nearly 88 pounds of bass over the tournament. What we learned is that both largemouth and spotted bass are aggressive right now, especially when you work topwaters over grass edges and riprap during early and late hours. When the sun gets high, switch to lipless cranks, chatterbaits, and jerkbaits for your best shot.

Tournament teams have been landing solid bags, and I'm talking spotted bass schools that are running deep in the backs of pockets. Teams using forward-facing sonar located what they called "wolf packs" of over 50 fish at a time. The magic baits have been 3.5-inch Yamamoto Hinge Minnows on heavy heads and Geecrack Bellows Vibes. For largemouth, vibrating jigs and shallow crankbaits are producing quality fish, especially around those windy, rocky banks near the dam.

For crappie action, brush piles and submerged timber in 10 to 20 feet of water are the ticket. Small jigs and live minnows are working solid as water temperatures continue to cool.

Get yourself some hollow-body frogs if you haven't already—they're underrated search baits over grass-filled flats. Work wind-blown points and creek mouths early and late. For deep water ledge fishing, drop-shot rigs with 6-inch Roboworm Straight Tail Worms are your go-to cleanup baits. Spoons, swimbaits, and preacher jigs round out your offshore arsenal.

Best hot spots today? Head to the lower lake where those largemouth-rich waters have been producing, or target the tailrace below Nickajack Dam—that's where Connell pulled his championship-winning fish. Wind-blown points and creek mouths are heating up too.

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This is Artificial Lure, and here’s your fishing report for Wednesday, November 26th, 2025, right here on the waters of Lake Guntersville, Alabama.

We kicked off the morning with a classic Guntersville sunrise at 6:28 AM, and sunset’s coming at 4:44 PM. The day started cool, sitting around 59°F just before dawn, with patchy clouds, a gentle south breeze, and the humidity hanging near 70%—prime conditions for those big fall bites.

There’s no tidal movement in the lake, but the bite windows today line up with the lunar major and minor times: expect your best action early, right around 6 to 8 AM, then again at midday from 11:30 to 1:30 PM, and keep an eye on the late afternoon bite closer to sunset. FishReminder points out major bite times match sunrise and noon, so if you can only fish part of the day, focus on these slots.

Bass fever is still running high. According to Major League Fishing, Guntersville’s producing 20–30 lb bags for tournament anglers, and just last fall, 34.68 pounds won a five-fish team event. Shad remain thick in the lake and are pulling largemouth and spotted bass shallow, especially on wind-blown points, creek mouths, and riprap. Fish are hunting bait, with the shad migration being a key driver.

Popular catches this week are solid largemouths from 15–20 inches, with some robust smallmouth showing up around the dam and main channel edges—minimum size 15 inches but plenty over that. Crappie are moving shallow near brush and piers, and guides are reporting steady catches on minnows and small jigs, especially at dawn or dusk around structure.

Lure-wise, it’s been a buffet table. Offshore ledges and deep drops are producing with soft swimbaits like the Freeloader on a VMC Hybrid Swimbait Head, worked at 8–35 feet, especially in shad colors on cloudy mornings. Big flutter spoons and deep-diving crankbaits, like the Strike King 8XD and Berkley Dredger in citrus shad or blue gizzard, are putting up numbers out deep. But don’t ignore the shallow bite—a wacky-rigged Zoom Trick Worm, green pumpkin flavor, fished around bream beds and hydrilla, is hot, along with a ¾ oz green pumpkin jig with a Zoom Super Chunk for those bigger boys.

If the sun pops and water’s clear, run a fast chatterbait (Z-Man Jack Hammer, green pumpkin with a Zoom Z Craw Jr. trailer) just above the hydrilla. Spinnerbaits and lipless cranks are ace on grass edges, especially on early topwater runs. For crappie, stick to live minnows, plus Bobby Garland or Southern Pro plastic jigs.

For bank-bound anglers, harbors and marinas are holding baitfish—prime places for a multi-species haul, especially if you get there before the crowd. On the lake, prime hotspots right now are the stretch between Alred Marina and the causeway, any main river ledge south of Town Creek, and the backwaters around Seibold and Browns Creek—these areas have a mix of healthy grass, drop-offs, and plenty of bait.

Whether you’re flipping jigs in thick hydrilla or running deep cranks on a river ledge, stay flexible. Forward-facing sonar’s letting folks dial in fish fast, so rotate between presentations when the bite slows and don’t be afraid to change baits every few casts for those pressured fish.

Keep an eye out for shallow coves with weed cover, especially in the afternoon as bass tuck close to bottom and forage on panfish and crawfish. If you’re chasing crappie, shoot for brush piles just off the channel edges and inside marinas.

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This is Artificial Lure with your November 25th Lake Guntersville fishing report, coming at you from right here in North Alabama.

Sunrise hit us at 6:28 this morning, with a crisp start in the mid-40s, warming into the low 60s by mid-afternoon under partly cloudy skies. Winds out of the northwest are light, keeping the main lake mostly calm—prime conditions for stealthy fishing. Sunset’s at 4:45 PM, so plan to wrap up by then. No tidal swing here of course, but don’t overlook moving water—especially below Guntersville Dam, where released flow creates that magic current smallies and stripers crave.

Bass are feeding heavy for late fall. Just last weekend, the Toyota Series brought in eye-popping results: Isaac Peavyhouse weighed over 73 pounds of bass across three days for the win, and Nathan Brewer stunned with a 28+ pound limit of nothing but smallmouth below the dam. According to local guides, largemouth and smallmouth have both been on the chew, and it’s common to see healthy 3- to 6-pounders coming over the rails.

Bait-wise, you’d better stock your box with fall lake favorites. Lipless crankbaits—in chrome or red—are getting bit around main-river points and shad schools, with a productive bite from Buck Island to Short Creek, especially early. ChatterBaits in white or chartreuse and spinnerbaits with gold or silver blades are deadly in bank grass and around deeper docks, like those at Guntersville and Alred Marinas. Jerkbaits such as the Rapala Shadow Rap and wakebaits, along with Alabama rigs loaded up with swimbaits, are money in open water and along those current breaks—especially below the dam.

If the bass load up and get picky, slow it down with a Carolina rigged green pumpkin worm, or skip a finesse jig under docks. For true live-bait believers, big shiners or shad floated near marina structure are still bringing in hawgs. And don’t sleep on the crappie bite—small jigs and minnows fished around deep brush in 12 to 18 feet will fill a cooler quick.

Hot spots today:
- The **tailwaters below Guntersville Dam** for hard-pulling smallmouth and trophy stripers. Heavy jigs, swimbaits, and Alabama rigs get the nod here.
- **Buck Island and Spring Creek** early for schooling largemouth chasing shad—lipless cranks and chatterbaits are top choices.
- **Alred Marina docks, Guntersville Marina, and deep ledges** for steady action and quality mixed bags. Try soft plastics and vertical jigging for a limit, especially closer to midday.

Peak fishing today with this waxing crescent moon is from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, but minor flurries right at sunrise and again near sunset could produce big bites—those schools of shad were on the move last night.

With tournament pressure still moving out, the fish are active but may be sliding just a little deeper or holding tighter to structure. Keep those casts honest and don’t be afraid to cycle through your bait selection if they’re not committing at first.

Remember, always check those restricted access areas at the marina entrances and near channel markers—Alabama state regs crack down on certain zones, and you don’t want your hot bite spoiled by a ticket.

Some local flavor: the weekly angler meetups over at Sand Mountain Park are a fine way to swap stories and grab the latest scoop, and plenty of holiday markets in town mean you can bring home more than just your catch.

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This is Artificial Lure, and here’s your November 24th Lake Guntersville fishing report, straight from the heart of North Alabama.

We’re kicking off the week with fair, late-fall weather. At sunrise—6:28 AM—the air was crisp, mid-40s, warming to the low 60s by afternoon under partly cloudy skies. Winds have been light out of the northwest, keeping the main lake calm, but stirring up good current below the dam. Sunset tonight is at 4:45 PM. There’s no significant tidal swing here, but moving water below Guntersville Dam is a sure bet for triggering a bite, especially this time of year.

Bass fishing’s been strong this week, especially with the recent Major League Fishing Toyota Series event bringing big bags to the scales. Isaac Peavyhouse took a win with over 73 pounds of bass across three days, a sign the fish are feeding heavy before winter sets in. Nathan Brewer hammered a 28+ pound sack of all smallmouth from below the dam—an unusual but impressive feat for Guntersville, where largemouth dominate most catches. Local guides report steady action on both largemouth and smallmouth, with catches in the 3 to 6-pound range common.

Most boats are seeing consistent bites near deep ledges, main river points, and around marinas like Guntersville Marina and Alred Marina. Buck Island and Short Creek have been hot spots too, especially early. Docks and bank grass are still producing for anglers fishing soft plastics and jigs.

Best fishing times today are around 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM, with minor bites expected near sunrise and again late afternoon, based on a waxing crescent moon—just enough moonlight last night to keep the shad moving.

Baits and lures: Lake Guntersville’s fall staple is the lipless crankbait—chrome and red patterns stand out with the late-season shad. ChatterBaits in white and chartreuse and spinnerbaits with gold and silver blades are turning heads in the grass and around deeper docks. Jerkbaits like the Rapala Shadow Rap and wakebaits, as well as Alabama rigs tipped with swimbaits, are also producing, especially in open water and along current breaks below the dam. Don’t forget about Carolina rigs with green pumpkin worms for slower presentations.

Live bait is always productive—big shiners or shad under a float near marina structure can tempt a trophy if artificials slow down. Crappie anglers are having luck with small jigs and live minnows around brush piles in 12-18 feet.

Hot spots today:
- **Guntersville Dam tailwaters:** Best for smallmouth and trophy-sized stripers on heavy jigs and swimbaits.
- **Buck Island and Spring Creek:** Largemouth bass are feeding aggressively on shad schools here, with best results on lipless cranks and chatterbaits.
- **Alred Marina docks and deep ledges:** Steady for bass and crappie, especially on soft plastics and vertical jigs.

Always check local regs—marina entrances and channel markers sometimes have restricted access, so stay updated with Alabama state rules.

Upcoming events around town include the weekly meetups at Sand Mountain Park and seasonal markets—great spots to connect with other anglers, grab some local tips, and swap fish stories.

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Good morning, Guntersville anglers. This is Artificial Lure, and I’m here to give you the straight scoop on what’s happening out on the water today, November 21st, 2025. The weather’s looking wet, with rain expected to keep falling through Saturday morning, and the forecast says we could see anywhere from half an inch to two inches more. The wind’s light, mostly out of the east, and the water’s a little murky from all the runoff, but that’s just how it goes this time of year.

Sunrise was at 6:48 AM, and sunset will be at 6:14 PM, so you’ve got a solid day of light to work with. The moon’s in its first quarter, and the best bite windows are early morning and late evening, especially around sunset when the bass get active.

Fish activity is strong, especially for smallmouth. Just yesterday, Nathan Brewer made headlines by running below the dam and hammering 28 pounds, 5 ounces of smallmouth on just 20 casts. Most of the top anglers are focusing on moving water, and the smallmouth are biting hard down there. Up on the main lake, largemouth are still staging around shallow flats and grass, but the bite’s a little slower. Crappie and catfish are also active, especially near deeper structure and along the drop-offs.

The best lures right now are moving baits—topwaters, crankbaits, and jerkbaits. Local anglers are having luck with walking baits and poppers in the evening, and deep-diving crankbaits are working well during the day. For bait, try live shad or cut bait, especially if you’re targeting catfish or crappie.

Hot spots to check out today: the area below the dam is still producing big smallmouth, and the shallow flats near the main lake are holding largemouth. For crappie, try the deeper brush piles and standing timber, and for catfish, focus on the channel edges and any current breaks.

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Artificial Lure here with your November 20th Lake Guntersville fishing report—good morning, folks. The air’s crisp and you’ll want an extra layer, but don’t let that slow you down because the bite is lighting up clear across the big lake.

Weather this morning is kicking off cool, in the upper 40s climbing into the mid-60s by afternoon. The wind’s running light out of the northwest—perfect for fishing points and grass edges. Sunrise was right around 6:24 AM, with sunset coming at 4:46 PM; those golden hour windows will be prime time. No tides here since we’re freshwater, but our solunar tables from Fishingreminder say your major bite windows are 5:55–7:55 AM and 6:11–8:11 PM, with a minor bump midday between 1 and 3 PM, all boosted by a favorable first quarter moon.

Local anglers have been tearing it up this week, reporting Lake Guntersville “on fire” with the fall feed in full swing—fish are gorging on shad, especially with water temps falling into that optimal zone for big bass activity. One crew even boated 72 bass Thursday, emphasizing just how aggressive these fish are right now, as seen in highlights over on Instagram from local guides.

As for types and amounts, the bite’s been centered on largemouth bass, with plenty of quality keepers and some solid 4-5 pounders caught shallow and mid-depth. Crappie are showing up in numbers too, especially around the bridge pylons and deeper docks, while a few good catfish have been pulled in from the river channel bends at dusk.

For baits and lures, it’s classic fall playbook. Major League Fishing just showcased that a mix of lipless crankbaits, chrome-mirror rattle traps, and Z-Man ChatterBaits are still dominating—especially around milfoil and hydrilla edges where shad are active. Topwaters like walking baits and poppers are drawing explosive hits, particularly on calm mornings and evenings. Don’t sleep on a white or chartreuse spinnerbait or a shad-pattern squarebill—both are fetching bites from bass ganged up along riprap and main-lake points.

If you’re after crappie, go with a small chartreuse or white jig, or a minnow under a slip float around 10-14 foot brush piles. For the catfish, cut bait or chicken liver near creek mouths after sunset will do the trick.

A couple of go-to hot spots: The creek channel swings near Seibold, with grass flats and deep access, have been producing limit-sized bass. Don’t overlook the Browns Creek Bridge area for both bass and crappie, especially around the riprap and dock pilings. North Sauty and Roseberry Creek arms are solid if you want less pressure and willing fish.

With the first real chill cementing in, the shad are pushing up shallower and the bass are right behind them. Focus on windblown banks or any spot where bait is stacked up—a little patience and you’re in for a day to remember.

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Mornin’ folks, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Guntersville fishing report for November 19, 2025. The sun’s peekin’ over the trees, risin’ at 6:35 AM and settin’ at 4:45 PM, so you’ll want to get an early start. The weather’s crisp—low around 30°F, high near 52°F, with a light breeze out of the north. No tides to speak of here, but the lake’s been a bit choppy thanks to those post-front winds, and the water’s still cooling down from last week’s rain.

Fish activity’s been scattered, but there’s plenty of action if you know where to look. The big news is Nathan Brewer’s monster smallmouth haul just a couple days back—28 pounds, 5 ounces, all smallmouth, caught below the dam. He made just 20 casts and cleaned up, so that stretch is still hot if you’re after trophy smallmouth. Most folks up on the main lake are still finding largemouth, but the bite’s been hit or miss. The guides at Guntersville Bass Guides say bass are on the move, staging for winter, and you’ll want to cover water with moving baits.

As for what’s workin’, the top pros are slingin’ ChatterBaits like the JackHammer, especially in red, green pumpkin, and shad colors. A 3/8- to 1/2-ounce model with a subtle swimbait trailer like the Yamamoto Zako is the ticket. If you’re after smallmouth below the dam, don’t be afraid to try a spybait—Duo Realis Spinbait 80 or Lucky Craft Screw Pointer, slow and steady, with a light fluorocarbon leader. For largemouth, stick to classic Guntersville staples: crankbaits, jerkbaits, and shallow flats stuff around grass and staging spots.

Hot spots? The area below the dam is still producing big smallmouth, and the backs of the creeks and bays are holding prespawn largemouth. If you’re lookin’ for a change of pace, try the shallow flats near the main river ledges—there’s been a strong shad spawn bite lately.

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This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Guntersville fishing report for Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

Lake Guntersville is showing off classic late fall patterns right now. Water temps are sliding into the upper 50s, and the chilly nights have the baitfish moving shallow — crappie and bass are right behind them. According to Guntersville Bass Guides, the cooler weather has made for some quality catches, especially as we get those up-and-down weather swings typical of November. We’ve had a streak of cold mornings and just the right hint of breeze, which keeps things moving and gets the fish hungry.

Today’s sunrise was at 6:25 AM, and you’ll see sunset around 4:46 PM. Winds are light out of the east, and skies are expected to be mostly clear with highs in the low 60s. It’s a beautiful day to wet a line, with no storms in the forecast.

Tides don’t play much here, but if you consider the solunar tables, Guntersville’s peak activity windows today run mid-morning and again late afternoon, so you’ll want to time your trip to maximize those bites.

The bass bite is hot right now. You’ll see a mix of largemouth and the occasional solid smallmouth, thanks to a couple strong spawns in 2020 and 2022, according to biologists following the fishery. Most largemouth in the creel are running from 15 to 18 inches, and while the true giants are a little more spread out, plenty of folks have reported limits with a kicker or two pushing the five-pound mark.

Guides report 30-fish days are not unheard of right now, especially if you’re moving and matching the forage. Double and triple-ups have even happened when you get into schooling fish near the shad concentrations. Crappie are thick in the channels and around dock pilings, slabs up to 2 pounds showing up in coolers all over the mid-lake.

Bait and lure choice is all about working that shallow-to-mid-depth zone. Lipless crankbaits, shallow-running squarebills, and chatterbaits in shad and perch patterns have been top producers for bass. If the water’s glassy, tie on a buzzbait or try a hollow-body frog over any remnant grass in the pockets and creek mouths — folks are still getting reaction strikes there. For numbers, a jerkbait in chrome or ghost hues is hard to beat, especially when those bait balls are up high. According to Major League Fishing, you can also work walking topwaters along the current seams, and the LOUD BUZZ topwater has been pulling some quality bites early and late in the day.

Crappie anglers, bring minnows or small jigs in chartreuse/white or electric chicken colors, fishing them around brush piles or boat docks in 8-12 feet. The bite really picks up as the day warms.

A couple hot spots to check out right now: the north end near Goose Pond and the Brown’s Creek bridges. Both are holding big schools of fish right now, especially on the incoming shad. If you like fishing grass and shell beds, try the Snake Creek area or the river channel edges near Waterfront Bay — big bites reported there just this past weekend.

The lake is healthy and setting up for one of the best late fall windows we’ve had in years. Bring your A-game, a full tackle box, and a thermos of coffee for those cool starts.

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This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Guntersville fishing report for Monday, November 17th, 2025.

Starting off, folks woke to cool, crisp fall air—temperatures hovered around 43 degrees yesterday and we’re still sitting in that mid-40s range early this morning. Winds are steady out of the north at 18 km/h, with gusts up to 27, and humidity has dropped to a bone-dry 28 percent. Sunrise was at 6:19 AM, with sunset scheduled for 4:40 PM. The sky’s clear, making for a classic November day. No tides to speak of here, but solunar forecasts show strong peak activity right after lunch and just before dusk, so don’t pack up early!

Water’s dropping into the low 60s, and that’s priming the bite. According to recent podcasts and local chatter, the lake’s been producing good numbers of **crappie** and **bass**—especially in the afternoons. One report had anglers boating upwards of 20 solid crappie per outing, many in the 12- to 15-inch range. Bass totals are coming in anywhere from 10 to 25 per boat on a good day, with most largemouths falling between 2 and 4 pounds, and a couple of sixes landed near the main channel.

For bait selection, the fall feast is still on. Spinnerbaits and jerkbaits are shining right now, bringing in aggressive bites as the fish chase shad into shallower bays and pockets. On colder mornings, tie on a flat-sided crankbait or tight-wobble squarebill—these excel in cool, clear water when fish are hugging laydowns or grass edges. Shad and craw color patterns are getting the most love, but a touch of chartreuse or orange helps in low light. Locals like to “match the hatch,” so if you see shad flickering, grab a light-colored jerkbait. If you’re probing deeper shell beds or riprap, opt for a strong Lexan-billed crankbait—these can handle the grind and stay sharp, as Mercury pro Wesley Strader pointed out for Major League Fishing.

For crappie, minnows on a jig or under a float are your bread-and-butter. Pink and chartreuse jigheads are especially hot right now. Buzzbaits along grass lines are still landing bonus bass early and late, before the sun comes up or right as it’s leaving.

Hotspots to hit today:
- **Alabama Creek:** The backwater pockets and channel swings are magnets for autumn bass and panfish, especially around any floating vegetation or wood.
- **Goose Pond:** The shallows near the causeway and creek mouths are heating up for both crappie and bass. Look for active baitfish schools and pitch a swimbait or drop-shot into the action.
- The northern section near **Waterfront Bay** is another steady producer, especially if you focus efforts around submerged grass and docks—swimbaits and finesse worms shine here.

Recent tournament reports around November 10th showed top finishes on Guntersville using swimbaits like the Storm 360GT Largo Shad in pearl, fished on a heavier jighead. The drop-shot with hand-poured worms—Morning Dawn or similar colors—dominated timber and brush piles off main points, especially by midday.

If you’re fishing docks, switch to the Neko rig with a finesse worm—Texas-rig it to avoid hang-ups. WOO! Tungsten weights or Ned heads can be a solid purchase if you’re aiming for maximum sensitivity with minimal chip in rocky areas.

For the full day, expect fish to be most active during that noon-to-dusk window as water warms. With the fall transition wrapping up, fish are motivated to feed—especially on shad along structure and creek channels. Keep an eye on the weather for wind shifts, which can really turn on the bite around main-lake points.

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This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Guntersville fishing report for Sunday, November 16th, 2025.

We woke up to a chilly start, temps around 43, but it'll warm up nicely to the mid-seventies by this afternoon. Skies are mainly clear—prime conditions for fall fishing on the Tennessee River. We’ve got sunrise at 6:21 a.m. and sunset later at 5:06 p.m., giving plenty of light for early bites and late-afternoon action, which is often the hottest time for bigger bass.

Recent rains upstream have kept a good bit of current pushing through the lake, keeping shad balled up around creek mouths and grass edges. The wind’s light out of the south, so you can work wind-blown points with ease. No tidal swings here on the lake, but TVA’s routine current generation below the dam is setting up some dynamite fishing, especially for those targeting moving water.

Bass fishing’s absolutely heating up—according to Major League Fishing, the recent Toyota Series opener saw Nathan Brewer haul in a whopping 28 pounds, 5 ounces of smallmouths just below the dam, proving those current seams are the main ticket right now. Up in the main lake, 20-pound-plus sacks are being reported all along the grass lines and staging areas, especially on classic reaction baits.

November’s bite favors moving baits—spinnerbaits in white or chartreuse, vibrating jigs, flat-sided crankbaits in red or shad color, and jerkbaits have all been producing. Anglers also report good numbers coming on glide baits and spybaits, letting ‘em sink and running a slow, steady retrieve when fish are holding off deeper grass or around brush. Jerkbaits, like the Rapala Shadow Rap Deep or Stunna 112 in bone, really play well for suspended fish hanging off the breaks. If the day gets bright and calm, slow things down with a ½-ounce jig in green pumpkin or black and blue, working isolated wood or grass clumps.

Best baits to have tied on today:
- White/chartreuse spinnerbait with double willow blades for searching grass edges.
- Fire craw flat-sided crankbait, especially early and late.
- Suspended jerkbait for deeper breaks and outside weedlines.
- Soft plastics like a Zoom Speed Craw or Berkley Pit Boss for pitching into thicker cover.

Shad are thick in the pockets, so ‘match the hatch’ colors will keep you in the fish.

For hot spots, you can’t miss with the **below-the-dam tailrace**—Brewer’s tournament haul speaks for itself, just remember it’s feast or famine: current’s everything and those smallmouths can move if conditions shift. Another solid area is the **grass flats between Goose Pond and Mud Creek**—the shad are up shallow and the bass are following. Later in the day, slide out to the **main river points near Seibold and Town Creek**; these areas get a lot of attention, but they keep producing year after year if you stick with it.

Reports from Buck’s Island in their weekly update also highlight steady action on Neely Henry and Logan Martin, but Guntersville is the crown jewel right now. With all this bait and comfortable temperatures, the fishing’s only going to get better through the month.

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