What are bass biting on Lake Guntersville?

Live worms, crickets or slow-sinking flies get them. Bass bite is also good anytime there’s current, with best action on main lake humps, ledges and shell bars with crankbaits and jigs.

What are fish biting at Guntersville?

FISH SPECIES Historically, about two-thirds of the anglers on Guntersville target largemouth bass, although bream (bluegill, redear sunfish, and longear sunfish), crappie, sauger and catfish attract their fair share of anglers.

How is the fishing at Lake Guntersville?

Guntersville Lake is consistently rated as a bucket list lake by national publications and anglers. Some of the best bass fishing can be found in creek channels such as North and South Sauty, Siebold Creek, Brown’s Creek, and Town Creek. Working pipe areas can also be beneficial with numerous bridges around the lake.

How big does a bass have to be to keep in Alabama?

For largemouth and smallmouth bass, minimum length limit = 14 inches. No minimum length for Alabama, Guadalupe or spotted bass. Daily bag limit is 5 fish for all black bass species in any combination.

What color jig is best for bass?

Green pumpkin, watermelon, and other related natural colors are excellent choices. If fishing dirty or stained waters, it helps to use a black and blue combination. Certain jigs often imitate bluegill and shad with color matching.

What is the best bass bait?

Top 7 Best Bass Fishing Baits & Lures

  • Soft Plastic Stickbaits. Gary Yamamoto 5 inch Senko in Green Pumpkin Black Flake.
  • ChatterBaits (aka Bladed Swim Jigs or Vibrating Jigs)
  • Lipless Crankbaits.
  • Topwater Hard Lures.
  • Squarebill Crankbaits.
  • Ned Rig.
  • Paddle Tail Swimbaits.

How many rods can I fish with in Alabama?

It shall be unlawful for any angler to fish with more than three rods and reels, or poles, or any combination thereof on Weiss Reservoir or Neely Henry lakes at any time.