In the Appalachian foothills of Northeast Alabama, you will come across a lake that stretches 75 miles. This body of water is Lake Guntersville, and it has been named a top bass spot by Bassmaster magazine. Catch catfish, bluegill, crappie, sunfish and, of course, plenty of bass in this prime spot. Before heading out on [...]
Will you be spending the weekend on Lake Guntersville April 17-18? Once you’ve caught your daily limit of fish, enjoy some time onshore in the community of Guntersville. Art on the Lake, sponsored by Twenty-First Century Club of Guntersville, will feature 120 booths full of the works of local and regional artists and craftsmen. The [...]
Are you ready for a natural adventure right here in Alabama? The next time you are visiting Lake Guntersville, hop in the car for a short drive to Cathedral Caverns State Park located in nearby Woodville. Plan to commune with the outdoors via the 493 acres of hiking above ground, but also schedule a tour [...]
Fall is just around the corner! We don’t know about you, but we are ready to wake up to a cool, crisp morning. We are ready to sit outside on our rocking chair looking out over the lake. And we are, most of all, ready to FISH. Fall weather on the Alabama Bass Trail is [...]
Did you know several waterfalls are hidden off the beaten path in Alabama? Why not plan a road trip to see a few when you are traveling along the Alabama Bass Trail? You might want to begin with a few that are a short drive or hike from Lake Guntersville. High Falls When fishing on [...]
In the mid-1980s, the United States population of the bald eagle was on the verge of extinction. This beautiful creature, the symbol of our country, had dwindled in numbers due to poaching and over-development of the bird’s natural habitats. An ever-growing need to help save the species prompted Alabama to create Eagle Awareness at Lake Guntersville State Park. Observe and admire the eagles during the January and February weekend viewings and [...]
In a state known for outstanding bass fishing, Lake Guntersville is at the top of the map and on top of the heap. It is Alabama’s largest lake and is a nearly 70,000 acres of heaven for fishermen. It’s been named one of the top 10 fishing lakes in the country and some consider it [...]
