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  • Guntersville Fishing Report July 7 2025 - Topwaters, Swimbaits, and Summertime Cats

    Guntersville Fishing Report July 7 2025 - Topwaters, Swimbaits, and Summertime Cats
    Jul 7 2025
    Evenin’, folks—Artificial Lure here with your Lake Guntersville fishing report for July 7th, 2025. Hope y’all are stayin’ cool out there, because Guntersville’s been treatin’ us to classic summer heat and piles of sunshine. Highs climbed into the low 90s today, barely a cloud in sight, and winds light enough to let you chase bass just about anywhere you want. If you’re lookin’ for relief, sunrise was at 5:40 a.m. and sunset’s rolling in around 8:01 p.m., giving you those early and late golden hours when the fish get feisty, especially on the topwater bite as the sun edges low according to local weather and fishing updates.

    Water temps are steamy, flirting with the upper 80s, so that midday lull is real—make your casts count early and late. There’s no tidal swing to worry about here, just good ol’ lake patterns, but fish have been showing up in classic July haunts.

    Bass have been on the prowl, especially around grass edges, ledges, and the backs of creeks. Topwater blowups have been the main event, especially first light and those last rays before dark. Reports from local anglers and this weekend’s Major League Fishing action show big bites coming on walking baits and ploppers. If you’re after numbers, a 1/4-ounce Queen Tackle Jig Head with a 5.25-inch swimbait has been steady, and dice-style soft plastics rigged weedless were putting decent largemouths in the boat just yesterday, per the Major League Fishing baits rundown.

    Don't sleep on moving baits—even in the bright sun, a 3/8-ounce green pumpkin ChatterBait Jack Hammer or a custom swim jig crawled through submerged grass is pulling reaction strikes, especially in the mid-depth hydrilla beds between 6 and 12 feet deep.

    Catfish are biting well off-channel flats near Waterfront and Alred Marina, picking up cut shad and chicken liver, especially after dusk. A few flatheads over 20 pounds made social media rounds this weekend, solid for July. Crappie activity has slowed, but the night anglers around bridges are still picking up a mixed bag on minnows fished 6 to 10 feet down.

    Today’s solunar forecast, according to solunarforecast.com, called for average fishing with major activity from 8:15–10:15 a.m. and again from 8:39–10:39 p.m. Most of the better largemouths were caught right in those windows. Best action’s been reported south of the causeway—go hit the back of North Sauty for quality bites, or drift up around the Goose Pond area if you want a shot at schooling roaming bass and a few bonus white bass mixed in.

    Your best bets for lures:
    - **Topwaters:** Ploppers, walking-style baits, buzzbaits for sunrise and sunset
    - **Soft plastics:** Finesse worms in green pumpkin, dice-style soft baits, Texas- or shaky-head rigged
    - **Swimbaits and jigs:** 5 to 6-inch paddle tails on light jig heads, swim jigs around grass lines
    - **ChatterBaits:** Green pumpkin, bluegill or shad patterns for stained water

    For bait, live shad or big minnows remain king for both catfish and the occasional trophy bass. Nighttime anglers are catching some of the biggest channel cats on fresh-cut skipjack.

    Hot spots for today and tomorrow:
    - The milfoil flats between Waterfront and Seibold—bass are pushing bait up right at sunrise
    - North Sauty Creek—look for wolfpacks chasing shad into the shallows during both major feeding times
    - Goose Pond area—find schooling activity on offshore humps and drops, especially for mixed bags

    That’s the skinny from Lake Guntersville this July evening. Thanks for tuning in—be sure to subscribe and check back for your next on-the-water update. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.

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  • Guntersville Fishing Report: Bass, Cats, and Topwater Blowups on the Agenda this Sunday

    Guntersville Fishing Report: Bass, Cats, and Topwater Blowups on the Agenda this Sunday
    Jul 6 2025
    Good afternoon, y’all, this is Artificial Lure with your Lake Guntersville fishing report for Sunday, July 6th, 2025. Here’s the scoop for anyone planning to hit the water today.

    Weather’s been mild for July, with temps topping out in the low 80s under partly cloudy skies, and just a light breeze out of the north. The National Weather Service is calling for continued steady conditions. Water temps are running in the high 70s to just 80, and with last night’s calm, clarity is looking decent, especially early in the day. TVA is maintaining stable lake levels and flow, so you’re not fighting sudden swings like you do some springs.

    Sunrise came at 5:39 AM local time, with sunset around 8:04 PM — so you’ve got some prime evening hours for topwater action. FishNorthAlabama.com points out the best activity windows today are from about 7:30–9:30 AM and then again 8–10 PM, right on cue with those cooler bookend hours.

    Anglers have been reporting solid bags this week. There’s been a mix of good largemouth and a surprising number of chunky spots pulled off the river ledges and channel swings. Just last month, competition weights hit 27–31 pounds for five-fish limits, and while that’s tour-level stuff, regulars have been landing plenty of 3- to 5-pounders, especially early and late.

    For lures, the hot ticket continues to be that green pumpkin 3/8-ounce Z-Man/EverGreen ChatterBait Jack Hammer, fished around submerged grass and over the edges of hydrilla mats. Swim jigs with a bluegill trailer and classic Texas-rigged soft plastics, like a six-inch watermelon red worm, are also drawing bites when worked through milfoil pockets and around docks. If you’re targeting those deeper ledges, don’t overlook a drop-shot or a football jig in a craw pattern.

    Topwater fans are getting blowups at dawn and dusk with Spooks and buzzbaits, especially near shallow flats adjacent to creek mouths. Live shad and jumbo minnows are reliable if you’re taking the kids or looking for numbers.

    Recent reports from majorleaguefishing.com and local tournament recaps have mentioned consistent sacks of bass from the mid-lake bridges — Highway 69 bridge and Browns Creek causeway are both giving up numbers. Those riprap banks have schooling fish chasing bait when the current’s running. The grassy humps off Goose Pond Colony and around Siebold Creek have been steady producers too, especially on moving baits just after sun-up.

    For those after a mixed bag, catfish are biting cut bait on creek channel bends, and the bream bite is still dependable on crickets around the docks. Occasional crappie are being caught at night under lights on minnows in deeper brush.

    A couple of recommended hot spots for today:
    - Highway 69 bridge pilings and adjacent riprap, especially on moving current for schooling bass.
    - The grass mats and flats around Goose Pond Colony and the mouth of North Sauty — perfect for working a frog or buzzbait early.

    That’s the rundown for today. Thanks so much for tuning in — be sure to hit subscribe so you’re the first to hear the latest from Lake Guntersville. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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  • Guntersville Sizzles with Classic Alabama Bass Action

    Guntersville Sizzles with Classic Alabama Bass Action
    Jun 22 2025
    Lake Guntersville is coming alive this fine June Sunday, serving up some classic Alabama bass action and enough heat to remind you summer’s fully here. This morning kicked off with a muggy low near 70°F, and we’ll be pushing upper 80s by midday. The skies are sitting heavy with cloud cover, and winds have been light out of the northeast—about 1 mile per hour, so the water’s staying slick and calm. Sunrise was at 5:33 AM, with sunset hitting just after 8:01 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to chase bites across the lake.

    Bass fishing has been lights out for numbers, with boats stacking up 40-50 fish days if you’re dialed in. Most are running between one to two-and-a-half pounds, but there’s always a chance at a kicker if you stick with it. The big girls are showing transitional patterns: they’re not fully locked on the ledges yet, but you’ll find them splitting between shallow grass flats and those classic offshore humps. Some days, it’s a grind to fire up a deep school, but that’s part of June in Guntersville—timing is everything. [Guntersville Bass Guides](www.guntersvillebassguides.com) reports that it’s mostly about covering water, checking spots until you find a school ready to eat.

    Grass lines and floating mats are still loaded with bait, so don’t be afraid to start shallow—even late in the morning. The best action early has come on weightless trick worms, wacky rigs, and frogs pulled through thin grass and over shallow eelgrass patches. A few locals are still getting reaction strikes with spinnerbaits or swim jigs, especially where brim beds are stacked up along the grass. When the sun climbs and the bite slows up top, switch gears and hit those mid-depths or main river ledges with crankbaits or big football jigs.

    There’s consistent crappie action too, with the slabs stacking on deeper brush piles, but bass remains the main draw this week. Catfish are biting well along the channel swings and main lake flats, especially if you soak some cut bait or chicken livers.

    Hot spots right now include the Goose Pond area—where shallow grass and scattered eelgrass are holding both numbers and quality bass—and the ledge country from South Sauty down to the causeway, where you’ll find schools grouping up midday if you’re patient and persistent. Don’t overlook boat docks or bridge pilings; there’s always a few decent fish tucked in the shade.

    Tidal action isn’t a factor at Guntersville, but pay close attention to current generated by TVA dam releases—it can make or break the bite out deep.

    Tight lines out there, y’all. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for daily updates and the inside scoop on what’s working at Lake Guntersville. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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  • Guntersville Summer Fishing: Bass, Crappie, and More in This Ideal Southern Fishing Spot

    Guntersville Summer Fishing: Bass, Crappie, and More in This Ideal Southern Fishing Spot
    Jun 21 2025
    Artificial Lure here with your Lake Guntersville fishing report for Saturday, June 21, 2025. We’re right in the heart of that classic Southern summer stretch—warm, muggy, and still stacked with opportunity for anglers chasing everything from trophy bass to big catfish.

    Sunrise hit at 5:34 this morning, with sunset coming in at 7:59 PM. Weather’s sitting at an air temp of 77°F under mostly cloudy skies, light wind out of the northeast, and steady barometric pressure—pretty much perfect conditions for a full day on the water. There’s a bit of rain in the forecast, so expect some surface cooling to keep those fish fired up and moving between shallow and mid-depth structure.

    The bass bite continues to impress this June. Local guides have been reporting banner days, with 40–50 fish not unheard of for a hard-fishing boat. Largemouths are split up: you’ll find schooling fish off the deeper ledges, but don’t ignore those shallow grass edges and isolated flats. The ledge bite’s good for numbers, but timing is everything—keep an eye out for those flurries right after sunrise, or when a little breeze gets the bait flickering over the grass mats. Some of the best catches this week have come on main river humps and secondary points, where bass are stacking up to ambush shad.

    If you’re rigging up, the tried-and-true is still your best friend. Big Texas-rigged worms, Carolina rigs, and magnum shaky heads are boating plenty off the ledges. For the shallow grass, bring your frogs, swim jigs, and vibrating baits—bright white or shad-patterns in the low light, black and blue if you’re punching deeper into the mats. Don’t be afraid to throw a topwater walking bait early around the docks and seawalls for that big explosion.

    Beyond bass, crappie are still lighting up electronics for anyone dialed in on their sonar. Focus on brush piles and deeper ledge cover, especially in the lower lake where the water slows and gets a little woodier. Crappie minnows and small jigs are the ticket. Bluegill and redear are up shallow around bedding areas and rocky shorelines—take a kid and some worms, and you’ll keep them busy. Catfish action’s strong if you’re drifting cut shad or bluegill out in the channel or targeting rocky points just inside creek mouths.

    For hot spots, check out the grass lines at Seibold Creek and the mid-lake ledges near the B.B. Comer Bridge. Both areas continue to produce for numbers and the occasional kicker.

    Thanks for tuning in to your Guntersville fishing update. Be sure to subscribe for more reports, and good luck on the water—tight lines, y’all!

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  • Guntersville Fishing Report June 21st - Transitions, Slabs, and Topwater Frenzy

    Guntersville Fishing Report June 21st - Transitions, Slabs, and Topwater Frenzy
    Jun 21 2025
    Good morning from the banks of Lake Guntersville, folks—this is Artificial Lure with your Saturday, June 21st fishing report.

    Sunrise hit around 5:33 AM and we’re looking at clear skies all day, with a cool 62 degrees at launch time and a light northwest wind at 6 mph. No rain in the forecast, so it’s a pleasant summer setup—ideal for a full day on the lake. Water temperatures are holding steady and warm, prime for active summer patterns.

    The bite this week has been lively. Guntersville Bass Guides report we’re still stacking up 40–50 fish days, especially with bass showing transitional behavior. They’re bouncing between shallow grass and those classic offshore ledges, but the ledge bite hasn’t fully locked in just yet. You’ll want to check those secondary spots and mid-depth grass—don’t be afraid to switch between shallow and a little deeper until you find them. Recent trips have seen loads of bites, plenty of quality 2.5-pounders, and several windows where every cast counts toward your limit.

    Crappie are still stacked up, and the bluegill and redear populations are healthy and aggressive—bluegill especially are active around shallow beds and rocky banks, typical for this time of year. The catfish spawn has moved toward post-spawn, with more fish back out toward the main channel but still plenty holding along shallow rocky areas for some fun bank action. You’ll also find the occasional striped bass on main river points chasing schools of shad.

    Best lures for bass right now include wacky rigs, chatterbaits, and topwater frogs fished over shallow grass, plus big worms and crankbaits if you want to hit the deeper structure. If you’re targeting crappie, minnows and small jigs around brush and docks are still producing. For bream and redear, crickets and nightcrawlers under a float are hard to beat. Catfish folks should stick with fresh-cut shad, bluegill, or even chicken livers—drifting the main channel or working deeper holes below the Nickajack Dam.

    If you’re looking for hot spots, Goose Pond continues to fire up early with shallow grass action. Spring Creek and the mouths of North and South Sauty are both loaded with activity—schooling bass, slabs, and bream beds showing steady numbers. For those chasing trophy fish, try the ledge edges just off Seibold or around the causeway bridges. When the sun gets high, skip under the docks or probe the deeper eelgrass beds.

    Tidal movement isn’t a factor here, but as always the best bite windows are sunrise and sunset—plan to fish hard from first light until about 10 a.m., then again from 5 p.m. until dark. Sunset rolls in around 8:03 p.m., giving you a big window to work the evening feed.

    That’s your Guntersville rundown for June 21st. Thanks for tuning in—remember to subscribe so you never miss a bite, and get out on the water while the getting’s good. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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  • Guntersville Heats Up for Summer with Deep and Shallow Bite Options

    Guntersville Heats Up for Summer with Deep and Shallow Bite Options
    Jun 20 2025
    Lake Guntersville woke up muggy and moving this Friday, June 20th. Sunrise hit at 5:33 AM, with sunset slated for 8:01 PM—plenty of daylight for a full pull on the water. Temps are running warm; we’ve been steady high 80s by afternoon, and this southern heat’s got the grass lines lush and the water holding mid- to upper-70s. There’s barely any rain in the mix right now, though a stray storm or two could sneak in late, so bring your rain gear just in case. Tides aren’t much of a factor round these parts, but TVA current from the dam can wake up a school in a heartbeat.

    The bite’s been showing some of summer’s split personality: you can work deep or go shallow, and both are holding fish if you hit ‘em at the right time. The bass are in a transitional mood—according to Guntersville Bass Guides, your best bet might be right on those secondary breaks or bouncing between offshore ledges and shallow grass patches. We’ve been stacking up 30 to 50 fish a day, mostly 2- to 3-pounders, with a shot at bigger if you time it right. Afternoon tourneys are taking weights into the high 20s to win—so the lake’s definitely producing.

    For lures, the locals and guides are sticking with what works: bladed vibrating jigs have been stellar around grass edges, and soft plastics like Missile Bait D-Bombs or 48 stick baits are getting bit around brim beds—especially where bluegill are spawning. Tight-Line jigs, Texas-rigged creature baits, and craws pitched into heavy cover are all putting fish in the boat. If you want to try your luck offshore, a crankbait bounced on river ledges or a ball-head jig minnow can call up some better quality. Early and late, don’t be afraid to throw a frog—blowups have been classic Guntersville lately.

    Crappie are still stacking up in the deeper brush piles and around bridge pylons, and catches have been solid if you want to change it up. Some reports from Fish Lake Guntersville Guide Service say the bluegill and bream beds are still loaded, so bring some small hooks if you want to fill a cooler.

    Hot spots today? The causeway grass beds near Goose Pond have been firing, especially at first light, and the mid-depth humps out from Siebold Creek are seeing plenty of action in the mornings. Don’t ignore the main river ledges between Waterfront and the State Park either; they’re holding fish, just time your pass with the current release for the best shot at a school lighting up.

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  • Guntersville Bass Bonanza: Summer Sizzle on Alabama's Hotspot

    Guntersville Bass Bonanza: Summer Sizzle on Alabama's Hotspot
    Jun 18 2025
    Good morning from the waters of Lake Guntersville — this is Artificial Lure, bringing you your June 18, 2025 fishing report, right from the heart of Alabama’s bass country.

    Weather’s shaping up perfect this morning: clear skies, light northwest winds about 6 mph, and a mild 62°F as the sun peeks up at 5:34 AM. Expect it to set around 8:00 PM. There’s some rain in the forecast for later tonight, so best get your lines wet early while the lake stays glassy and calm. No tides here, but water temps are holding steady and warm, thanks to a calm, dry spell after some gusty east winds pushed floating grass around earlier in the week. Conditions are stabilizing again, with thick mats and clear lanes opening up on the main lake.

    The bite’s been nothing short of classic southern summer action. According to Guntersville Bass Guides, anglers have been stacking up 40–50 fish days lately, with bass biting across a range of depths. High 20s in the afternoon tournaments is what it’s taking to claim first place, and there’s no shortage of 4- and 5-pounders making their way into the boat. Both the deep river ledges and those shallow grassy edges are producing, so whether you’re firing crankbaits off main channel structure or skipping plastics into the pads, you’ve got a shot.

    Best lures right now? Crankbaits along the river ledges, big worms and creature baits for the thick stuff, and topwater frogs early in the morning when the grass is thick. If you like a little power fishing, don’t be afraid to burn a chatterbait or swing a big jig through isolated grass clumps — several solid bags were weighed with these tactics last week.

    Don’t overlook the slab crappie either — they’re lighting up electronics around brush piles, ledges, and docks. On a recent trip, a surprise school fired up and anglers boated one after another on small crankbaits and jigs. Bluegill and redear sunfish are bedding up, especially around the shallows, perfect for a bobber-and-worm setup if you’re bringing kids or just want steady action.

    Catfish are roaming, too — hit the shallow rocky banks with cut bait, bluegill, or even chicken parts. Early summer means some big ones are still shallow after the spawn, so drift those meaty baits or anchor up below Nickajack Dam for your best chance at a trophy.

    Hotspots to check today:
    - The milfoil edges near Seibold Creek are loaded with both largemouth and bluegill.
    - The river ledge near Goose Pond keeps delivering big sacks for those working deep cranks and Carolina rigs.

    That’s the rundown. Thanks for tuning in to your Lake Guntersville fishing update, and remember to hit that subscribe button for more reports, tips, and local insight. This has been a Quiet Please production; for more, check out quietplease.ai.
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  • Guntersville Delivers Big Bass Amid Shifting Conditions - Tackle the Ledges, Flats, and Docks for Explosive Action

    Guntersville Delivers Big Bass Amid Shifting Conditions - Tackle the Ledges, Flats, and Docks for Explosive Action
    Jun 15 2025
    Artificial Lure here with your June 15, 2025 fishing report for beautiful Lake Guntersville, Alabama.

    Sunrise hit the water at 5:34 AM this morning, with sunset coming in at 7:59 PM. Weather’s been classic Southern summer—warm and muggy, with an east wind earlier this week that tossed some floating grass into spots you wouldn’t expect, but things are settling back. As the forecast calls for rain, expect a bit of surface cooling moving into tomorrow. Water temps are staying steady and warm, perfect for an aggressive bite.

    Now, about the action: anglers this week have been hauling in impressive catches, with some guided trips averaging up to 40 fish per day, and those aren’t just dinks. Size has been solid, and the quality of largemouth bass is holding up to Guntersville’s reputation. According to local reports, the bass are showing up in both their predictable ledge haunts and some unexpected shallow flats. Crappie are a bonus—lighting up electronics for folks dialed in on their sonar game, with slabs coming off brush and ledges.

    Best baits lately? The June bite is all about covering water. Chatterbaits—in particular, half-ounce models for the 4-6 foot zone over grass—are producing especially well. When the wind picks up, go heavier: the three-quarter ounce chatterbait is getting bites along those deeper river channel bars and outside grass lines. If the wind dies down, pivot to slower presentations. Texas-rigged creature baits and craws are strong options, as reflected by recent tournament results. A Zoom Baby Brush Hog or a Z-Craw Jr. pitched around vegetation and spawning areas will get the job done. For that bonus crappie bite, smaller crankbaits and classic jigs fished around docks and brushpiles are a smart bet.

    If you’re looking for hot spots, keep an eye on the deeper ledges near the causeways—river channel bars running out from Browns Creek and the grass flats off the main lake towards Seibold are both firing. Shallow flats with hydrilla up toward Waterfront and Spring Creek have also been producing, especially when the wind’s right.

    All in all, this week has delivered the kind of bass fishing Guntersville is famous for—big numbers, big bites, and action in multiple zones. Whether you’re working grass edges, hopping ledges, or picking apart docks, now’s the time to be on the water.

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