Guntersville Lake

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Alabama, United States

4.8·3112 catches

3,112

Logged catches

4.8

Top fish species at Guntersville Lake

Largemouth bass

Spotted bass

Blue catfish

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Guntersville Lake fishing reports

Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Warmouth

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Guntersville Lake is a lake located in Jackson County, Alabama, United States. It is also intersecting with Marshall County, Alabama and Marion County, Tennessee. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Spotted bass, and Blue catfish.

Location

34°39′55.7″N 85°56′56″W

Directions

Official website

www.alapark.com

Amenities

When are Largemouth Bass biting on Guntersville Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Guntersville Lake, AL

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Alabama can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Local laws and licenses

Alabama fishing license

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Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round

Largemouth bass

Regulation boundaryAlabama State Waters

Bag limit10

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Aggregate limit10

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Additional information

Daily Creel Limit = 10 Largemouth Bass as part of the 10 Black Bass aggregate limit, which includes combinations of largemouth, smallmouth, spotted, Alabama, shoal and those species formerly known as "redeye" bass, which are now known separately as Coosa, Warrior, Cahaba, Tallapoosa and Chattahoochee bass, based on their respective drainages. The Alabama bass was formerly known as spotted bass in the Mobile drainage. Guntersville Reservoir and Its Tributary of Town Creek: It is illegal to possess any largemouth or smallmouth bass less than 15 inches in total length. Harris Reservoir: It is illegal to possess any largemouth bass between 13 inches and 16 inches in total length. Lake Jackson at Florala: Creel limit of five black bass greater than 12 inches in total length. Only one of the five can be over 22 inches in total length. Lewis Smith Reservoir: It is illegal to possess any black bass between 13 inches and 15 inches in total length. Little Bear Creek Reservoir of the B.C.D.A. Lakes: It is illegal to possess largemouth bass between 13 inches and 16 inches in total length. Pickwick Reservoir: It is illegal to possess any smallmouth bass or largemouth bass less than 15 inches in total length. Walter F. George Reservoir (Lake Eufaula) and its Tributaries: It is illegal to possess any largemouth bass less than 14 inches in total length. West Point Reservoir and its Tributaries: It is illegal to possess any largemouth bass less than 14 inches in total length. Wilson Reservoir and Its Tributaries of Big Nance and Town Creeks: It is illegal to possess any smallmouth bass less than 15 inches in total length.

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Season open: year-round

Spotted bass

Regulation boundaryAlabama State Waters

Bag limit10

Aggregate limit10

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Additional information

Daily Creel Limit = 10 Spotted Bass as part of the 10 Black Bass aggregate limit, which includes combinations of largemouth, smallmouth, spotted, Alabama, shoal and those species formerly known as "redeye" bass, which are now known separately as Coosa, Warrior, Cahaba, Tallapoosa and Chattahoochee bass, based on their respective drainages. The Alabama bass was formerly known as spotted bass in the Mobile drainage. Lake Jackson at Florala: Creel limit of five black bass greater than 12 inches in total length. Only one of the five can be over 22 inches in total length. Lewis Smith Reservoir: It is illegal to possess any black bass between 13 inches and 15 inches in total length.

Edibility

Very good

Synonyms

Micropterus punctulatus

Season open: year-round

Blue catfish

Regulation boundaryAlabama State Waters

Memorable / trophy limits1 > 34

The maximum number of trophy individuals legally harvested per harvester per day. A trophy is any individual of a length greater than the max size limit. Trophy individuals are included in the daily bag limit unless stated otherwise.

Additional information

No minimum size limit. No bag limit for catfish under 34-inches total length. Recreational anglers may only harvest 1 catfish over 34-inches total length per person per day. This size limit shall not apply to catfish harvested from the Perdido, Conecuh, Blackwater, Yellow, Choctawhatchee, Chipola, and Chattahoochee rivers basins. It is unlawful to transport live catfish 34 inches in length or greater beyond the boundaries of this state.

Edibility

Very good

Synonyms

Ictalurus furcatus

Local laws and licenses

Alabama fishing license

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FAQ about Guntersville Lake fishing

📍 Where is Guntersville Lake located?

Guntersville Lake is a lake located in Jackson County, Alabama, United States. It is also intersecting with Marshall County, Alabama and Marion County, Tennessee. Its coordinates are:

34°39′55.7″N 85°56′56″W

🎣 Where on Guntersville Lake is it best to fish?

Find the best fishing spots on Guntersville Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.

🐟 What species are in Guntersville Lake?

The most common species in Guntersville Lake are:

Largemouth bass - 934 members reported to have caught this fish
Spotted bass - 98 members reported to have caught this fish
Blue catfish - 78 members reported to have caught this fish

📢 What are the latest Guntersville Lake fishing reports?

The latest Guntersville Lake fishing reports are:

@bob5104 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@bob5104 reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@J-L-M- reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@nicrizzi reported a nice Warmouth.
@boxyship reported a nice Largemouth bass.

🗓️ What species are in season at Guntersville Lake right now?

According to fishing regulations at Guntersville Lake, some of the species in season this October include: Summer flounder, Southern flounder, Red grouper, Gag grouper, and Atlantic bluefin tuna. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .

🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Guntersville Lake?

Fishing in Alabama requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses are available for residents and non-residents, with options for daily, annual, or multi-year permits, purchasable online or from authorized retailers.

In Alabama, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16 or residents 65 and older. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license
Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations
Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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Guntersville Lake

Top fish species at Guntersville Lake

Guntersville Lake fishing reports

General info

Location

Official website

Amenities

When are Largemouth Bass biting on Guntersville Lake?

Fishing regulations at Guntersville Lake, AL

Regulations for top species

Largemouth bass

Spotted bass

Blue catfish

Reviews of Guntersville Lake

Other fishing waters nearby

Cities nearby

Anything missing or inaccurate?

FAQ about Guntersville Lake fishing