Fishing Links

As of October 1, 1993, there is a 15-inch minimum length on black bass, to increase the numbers of bass. There have been no major shifts or adverse effects on the black bass fishery since the limit started, and most fishermen support the length limit.

Fishing Links:

• Bass fishing quality at Guntersville Reservoir is assessed here.
• Goose Pond Colony allows fishing.
• Information from the Tennessee Valley Authority about Lake Guntersville and other lakes.
• U.S. Government information about recreation opportunities on Lake Guntersville.
• Chat with other Lake Guntersville anglers at either North Alabama Fishing Forum or al.com.
• Read more about Guntersville's great bream fishing (bluegill and shellcracker [redear sunfish]).
• Bass fishing reports for Lake Guntersville, when available.
• Kelly Jordan won the Citgo Bassmaster Tour Championship at Lake Guntersville in April 2002, with over a four pound per fish average!
• Fishing license information.
• Possession and creel limits for Alabama public waters are listed here.
• State fish management information and Alabama reservoir location, size and elevation listings.
• The Geological Survey of Alabama has interactive maps showing the locations of boat ramps.
• Guntersville State Park

Guides Guide:

• Doug Campbell, Waterfront Tackle 256-582-6060.
• Tee Kitchens 256-859-1465.
• www.anglingalabama.com - Troy Jens 256-534-4359; Chris McCollum 256-974-6325; and Barry Wilson 256-678-2390.