Guntersville Lake, Alabama: Fishing Spots and Seasons

• Overview

  Guntersville Lake is set in Marshall County, Alabama. The country round it is open plain from end to end. Surface area runs to some 102.5 sq miles, so a boat and a plan are both worth having. It ranks among the bigger water on our Alabama list. Start from Guntersville, 7.1 miles down the road. New Hope is 7.9 miles away, with Arab at 9.4 miles. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Guntersville Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. The arms fish better than the open middle whenever the water is up. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Fish reported in the area, according to open records, include white bass, freshwater drum and longnose gar. Treat it as evidence of what swims in the area. On Guntersville Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Climate normals give 78°F for July and 39°F for January. It fishes twelve months of the year. The first and last hours carry the summer; the middle is slow. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. Plan around that when you fish Guntersville Lake. Sudden cold puts fish down faster than sustained cold does.

• Tackle & Baits

  Ownership and access are not documented in what we hold. Launching is at Guntersville Dam Reservation -Southside, about half a mile away. There is somewhere to leave the car, half a mile off. Somewhere to sit and eat is half a mile out. Toilets are half a mile away, which matters on a long session. Ask in the nearest town if you are unsure. Signs go up and come down, so check on the day. Woodland Lake, 12 miles away, makes the obvious fallback. For Guntersville Lake in particular, ask before you travel.