Lake Guntersville

Alabama’s largest lake has a reputation to match.

Lake Guntersville is known as a prime spot for bass. Big ones.

It was recognized by Bassmaster magazine in 2015 as one of the top 10 bass fishing lakes in the nation. More recently, the fishing website Fishhound.com gave it the top spot on its list of the 100 top bass waters in the United States!

But it’s not all about the bass. The nearly 70,000 acres of this North Alabama lake are home to a variety of species, luring a diverse mix of anglers to hit the waters here. In the Appalachian foothills of Northeast Alabama, the lake stretches 75 miles and is the centerpiece of the popular Lake Guntersville State Park. Free launch sites, private marinas and guide services can be found all along the perimeter of the lake. Click on the icons below to see a full list of services and amenities.

What you’ll catch

Largemouth bass
Brim
Bluegill
Sun fish
Crappie
Catfish

Today’s Weather

Seasonal Temperatures

Month	Low	High
Jan	31.1° F	51.2° F
Feb	33.9° F	56.3° F
Mar	40.9° F	64.7° F
Apr	48.9° F	73.9° F
May	57.6° F	81.1° F
Jun	65.2° F	87.5° F
Jul	68.7° F	90.2° F
Aug	68.1° F	90.2° F
Sep	62.7° F	85.2° F
Oct	50.7° F	74.8° F
Nov	40.6 F	63.6° F
Dec	33.8° F	54.2° F

Area Lodging & Boat Ramps

About the Area

The area surrounding Lake Guntersville offers experiences ranging from taking in mountain views to searching the skies for majestic bald eagles to exploring underground cathedrals. Lake Guntersville, Cathedral Caverns and Buck’s Pocket State Park each provides a wide range of recreational opportunities. In the parks and beyond, hiking, hunting, birding and horseback riding are all popular.

Check out the Itineraries page for suggestions about how to get the most out of your visit.

Marshall County Convention & Visitors Bureau
200 Gunter Avenue
Guntersville, AL 35976
800-582-6282
www.fishguntersvillelake.com

Greater Jackson County Chamber of Commerce
407 East Willow Street
Scottsboro, AL 35768
800-259-5508
www.jacksoncountychamber.com