Fishing Reports by Captain Curtis Staley
About The Author: Captain
Company: Curt Staley's Pro Guide Service
Area Reporting: Lake Guntersville ,AL
Bio: Professional guide and tournament angler and owner of Curt Staley's Pro Guide Service on beautiful Lake Guntersville in northeast Alabama.
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This cold front really hurt things (3/18/2017)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] The warm weather that is forecast should really pull that big wave of fish up.
[Guntersville Lake,AL] The warm weather that is forecast should really pull that big wave of fish up.
the warm weather is starting to help things out (2/14/2017)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] The fish are in small areas or key stretches in the grass.
[Guntersville Lake,AL] The fish are in small areas or key stretches in the grass.
The bite is picking up (8/23/2016)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] The bite should really continue to turn on over the next few weeks.
[Guntersville Lake,AL] The bite should really continue to turn on over the next few weeks.
The bite should really turn on any day (4/12/2016)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] A little stable weather is all we need for this place to light on fire.
[Guntersville Lake,AL] A little stable weather is all we need for this place to light on fire.
The spawn is underway (3/31/2016)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] The new moon next week should light this place on fire. The fish are pulling up and the big girls are coming.
[Guntersville Lake,AL] The new moon next week should light this place on fire. The fish are pulling up and the big girls are coming.
The bite seemed like it was picking up a little (2/15/2016)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] Hopefully the warm weather moving in next week will really turn things on.
[Guntersville Lake,AL] Hopefully the warm weather moving in next week will really turn things on.
The fishing is starting to pick up (1/23/2016)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] With all this weather we are having it really makes for some tough fish and knowing when to make some adjustments
[Guntersville Lake,AL] With all this weather we are having it really makes for some tough fish and knowing when to make some adjustments
Lake update (1/01/2016)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] Getting ready for 2016. It looking like it will be another great year.
[Guntersville Lake,AL] Getting ready for 2016. It looking like it will be another great year.
Grass and flipping (7/30/2015)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] Flipping is key right now to finding good groups of fish
[Guntersville Lake,AL] Flipping is key right now to finding good groups of fish
Fishing report for Lake Guntersville on 7-13-15 (7/13/2015)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] Fishing the grass is the way to go right now.
[Guntersville Lake,AL] Fishing the grass is the way to go right now.
the spawn is wide open (4/12/2015)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] Big numbers and fish of all sizes on the big G
[Guntersville Lake,AL] Big numbers and fish of all sizes on the big G
The cold front slowed them down (3/30/2015)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] Things were getting right on the big G before the cold front hit and slowed it down but good times are just around the corner with the warmer weather and full moon coming.
[Guntersville Lake,AL] Things were getting right on the big G before the cold front hit and slowed it down but good times are just around the corner with the warmer weather and full moon coming.
The big ones are moving in (3/13/2015)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] The water is warming and the big fish are moving in and the spawn is just around the corner.
[Guntersville Lake,AL] The water is warming and the big fish are moving in and the spawn is just around the corner.
The fished have fully reached there winter stomping grounds (2/25/2015)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] Despite all the cold weather and the water temp dropping almost 10 deg the bite is pretty good.
[Guntersville Lake,AL] Despite all the cold weather and the water temp dropping almost 10 deg the bite is pretty good.
Just a quick report for Lake Guntersville before heading out on the water (2/06/2015)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] All the fronts and the full moon have them acting a little funny and feeding early, late and at night
[Guntersville Lake,AL] All the fronts and the full moon have them acting a little funny and feeding early, late and at night
Starting to get them dialed in (1/23/2015)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] The bite has picked up a little everyday this week
[Guntersville Lake,AL] The bite has picked up a little everyday this week
low water temps right now (1/19/2015)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] Since the cold fronts the water temps have really dropped and you really working the areas are key.
[Guntersville Lake,AL] Since the cold fronts the water temps have really dropped and you really working the areas are key.
The fish are running in groups right now (1/02/2015)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] Fish are in 8 to 12 feet on outside grass lines close to deeper water
[Guntersville Lake,AL] Fish are in 8 to 12 feet on outside grass lines close to deeper water
The water temp is cooling off and the fish are getting more active. (9/26/2014)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] Flipping is the way to go right now and the frog bite is starting to pick up.
[Guntersville Lake,AL] Flipping is the way to go right now and the frog bite is starting to pick up.
The flipping bite is the way to go right now. (9/20/2014)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] The frog bite is getting ready to turn on but flipping is the way to go right now.
[Guntersville Lake,AL] The frog bite is getting ready to turn on but flipping is the way to go right now.
the bite has started to slow a bit. (6/28/2014)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] There is still plenty of action but the really big schools have slit up and spread out
[Guntersville Lake,AL] There is still plenty of action but the really big schools have slit up and spread out
The fish are bitting (5/18/2014)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] This place is on fire right now. The deep bite is the way to go.
[Guntersville Lake,AL] This place is on fire right now. The deep bite is the way to go.
My favorite time is upon us (5/03/2014)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] The big schools are showing up daily and it is on.
[Guntersville Lake,AL] The big schools are showing up daily and it is on.
This place is getting ready to turn on fire (4/27/2014)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] The fish are starting to school up and are getting ready to bust loose
[Guntersville Lake,AL] The fish are starting to school up and are getting ready to bust loose
Its getting ready to be wide open (4/15/2014)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] The bite is getting ready to bust open, numbers are increasing and they are getting a little more active.
[Guntersville Lake,AL] The bite is getting ready to bust open, numbers are increasing and they are getting a little more active.
The fish are bitting (4/14/2014)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] Another week or so and this place should be wide open. Hopefully this is the last cold front and the water can finally warm up to where it should be.
[Guntersville Lake,AL] Another week or so and this place should be wide open. Hopefully this is the last cold front and the water can finally warm up to where it should be.
The fishing has been up and down (3/26/2014)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] All these cold fronts are never ending. If it would ever warm up this place would really turn on fire
[Guntersville Lake,AL] All these cold fronts are never ending. If it would ever warm up this place would really turn on fire
Big fish are on the prowl (3/12/2014)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] The fish were really pulling up but this front moving in and all the wind is going to change things for a few days until it warms back up.
[Guntersville Lake,AL] The fish were really pulling up but this front moving in and all the wind is going to change things for a few days until it warms back up.
The fish are really grouped up (2/26/2014)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] The fish are in big groups and moving in. The deeper , greener grass beds are best right now.
[Guntersville Lake,AL] The fish are in big groups and moving in. The deeper , greener grass beds are best right now.
The Fish are moving in (2/24/2014)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] Found some new areas today while scouting for my upcoming trips.
[Guntersville Lake,AL] Found some new areas today while scouting for my upcoming trips.
Fish are moving (2/24/2014)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] The water is warming and the fish are coming.
[Guntersville Lake,AL] The water is warming and the fish are coming.
Starting to see some more activivty (9/27/2013)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] covering water is the key. when you get a few bites , work it a little more
[Guntersville Lake,AL] covering water is the key. when you get a few bites , work it a little more
The bite is picking up (8/30/2013)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] The fish are starting to get a little more active and as the day goes on it gets better
[Guntersville Lake,AL] The fish are starting to get a little more active and as the day goes on it gets better
The grass is the way to go (8/16/2013)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] Fish are in both milfoil and hydrilla. Numbers are in milfoil and the bigger bites are in the hydrilla
[Guntersville Lake,AL] Fish are in both milfoil and hydrilla. Numbers are in milfoil and the bigger bites are in the hydrilla
The rains really tore the lake up (7/16/2013)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] The water is still muddy but the level is back down.
[Guntersville Lake,AL] The water is still muddy but the level is back down.
The grass is on (7/05/2013)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] The grass bite is on right now with a few deep spots still producing.
[Guntersville Lake,AL] The grass bite is on right now with a few deep spots still producing.
the bite is on fire (6/30/2013)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] Fish are biting everything and moving shallow
[Guntersville Lake,AL] Fish are biting everything and moving shallow
schooling fish (6/02/2013)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] Some days the schools are really hot and other days you really have got to work them.
[Guntersville Lake,AL] Some days the schools are really hot and other days you really have got to work them.
Big schools deep (5/26/2013)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] The fish are going deep and grouping up big time.
[Guntersville Lake,AL] The fish are going deep and grouping up big time.
The bite is good (5/15/2013)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] Most fish are still around the grass and moving baits are working the best.
[Guntersville Lake,AL] Most fish are still around the grass and moving baits are working the best.
Big changes on the lake (5/02/2013)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] The water has come way up and the river has turned muddy.
[Guntersville Lake,AL] The water has come way up and the river has turned muddy.
fish are moving deep (5/01/2013)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] fish are starting to move deep and group up
[Guntersville Lake,AL] fish are starting to move deep and group up
Shad spawn is getting close (4/27/2013)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] Everyday is different and as far as baits and location.
[Guntersville Lake,AL] Everyday is different and as far as baits and location.
The spawn is on and numbers are high (4/19/2013)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] The last few weeks the numbers are really high and the big ones are coming in the mix. Lots of action going on right now.
[Guntersville Lake,AL] The last few weeks the numbers are really high and the big ones are coming in the mix. Lots of action going on right now.
The spawn is here (4/03/2013)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] The first big wave of spawners are moving in.
[Guntersville Lake,AL] The first big wave of spawners are moving in.
Big fish are on (3/18/2013)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] Catching some of the biggest fish of the year right now.
[Guntersville Lake,AL] Catching some of the biggest fish of the year right now.
fish are scattered (3/13/2013)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] Fish are really scattered but they are in little groups and when you hit one there is another
[Guntersville Lake,AL] Fish are really scattered but they are in little groups and when you hit one there is another
Big Bites (3/11/2013)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] a-rigs are the deal , if you aren't throwing it your just donating your money.
[Guntersville Lake,AL] a-rigs are the deal , if you aren't throwing it your just donating your money.
schooling fish (10/31/2012)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] Find the bait and find the fish. Once we found the bait it didn't take long till we were putting fish in the boat.
[Guntersville Lake,AL] Find the bait and find the fish. Once we found the bait it didn't take long till we were putting fish in the boat.
Fishing report from Curt Staley's Pro Guide Service (6/19/2012)
[Guntersville Lake,AL] Catching some really nice fish right now.
[Guntersville Lake,AL] Catching some really nice fish right now.