Fishing
As a very large lake, fishermen will find that Guntersville is a location that is filled with many different species of fish. It is common to catch largemouth bass, striped bass, spotted bass, black crappie, and channel catfish. Most of these fish can be captured throughout the year in a variety of location, but the local favorites of catfish and bass are often caught in certain locations. For the many species of bass, fishermen are far more successful when using light tackle and jigs in the weed beds of shallow areas of the lake. This method is fun and exciting, as the bass put up quite a fight. These bass are often caught in the Spring, Summer, and early Fall, but they can be found in deeper waters during the late Fall and Winter. Catfish are often caught in the deepest sections of the lake using bottom rigs. Their primary seasons are late Spring, Summer, and early Fall. Anglers will find that other species of fish can be caught year-round using a variety of light-tackle and bottom-rig set ups. Due to these vast opportunities for fishing, many regional and national tournaments are held at Lake Guntersville. These attract many serious fishermen, so it is a great experience for fishermen of all skill levels.
Facilities
Lake Guntersville has a large variety of facilities and accommodations that will make any visit comfortable. Large boat-owners will find that the numerous marinas available are convenient when needing to moor a vessel that is not underway. For the owners of small vessels such as motor boats, canoes, and kayaks, there are numerous piers and boat ramps available to the public. These allow for quick entry and exit to and from the water. Numerous fishing piers are available for those without boats. Lake Guntersville also has tackle shops for fishermen in need of extra supplies. Restrooms and running water are also available.
The Lake
Lake Guntersville is formed by a dam on the Tennessee River. The water at Lake Guntersville is relatively warm in comparison to other freshwater lakes, but the water can become especially warm during the late summer months. During this time period, it is often necessary for anglers to travel to deeper waters in order to have a successful fishing experience. Lake Guntersville has 900 miles of shoreline and is 75 miles long. The total area of the lake is 69,000 acres. At it is maximum depth, Lake Guntersville is 45 feet. This allows for boat travel on large vessels in the channels. The average depth is 15 feet. This large fluctuation in depth is important to the diversity of the lake, as it provides numerous habitats for many different sizes and species of fish. Anglers will find that this large lake creates the perfect environment for a fishing experience like no other.

Any serious and casual fishermen is sure to leave Lake Guntersville with good memories and plenty of fish.

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