If you want to catch bass and expand your fishing knowledge then do yourself a favor and book Guntersville Bass Guides. Don’t even waste your time with other guides. Captain Jim has fishing down to a science and the competitive fishing resume to back it up. Come out and catch your personal record!

Went out yesterday with Cap. Jim. Very impressed. I was hesitant to pay for any guide thinking there would be alot of small fish. I was wrong. Great balance of numbers, quality, and different ways to catch them. Our best 5 was rocking 24-25 pounds. Very respectable this time of year. Will definitely book again!

It was hot but we stuck it out first day good quality catches second day was definitely good bites worth going out on gville with 5Xstars

Had the best day I've ever had on Guntersville. Fished that lake many times before , but Jim showed me what I had been missing

Best guide in the business!!! If you want to catch some monster bass and enjoy the company you’re with, Jim is your guide! My dad and I have been with Jim twice now and we plan on making this an annual father son trip after catching my new PB and my dad catching the biggest bass he’s caught in 40 years! Thanks Jim and Lily for putting us on the big ones

Best 5 with over 30 pounds. I have been with Jim 3 times. The best fishing day i have ever had was with captain jim. Best 5 with over 30 pounds. With the big fish being 9.5. He really knows his stuff. When you get in his boat you go to where the fish are their is no looking for them. He is a blast to fish with. I suggest anyone to fish with him. A very entertaining and educationional guide.

We went out with Captain Scott had a wonderful day
We’re limited out on fish and memories
We see a return trip in our future

Absolutely top notch people and service. Went out with Mike Thompson and he found the bass on a hot summer morning. Very impressive. He is a true professional, will be going again with him.

First time fishing Guntersville. Went on a two day trip with Capt Jim and had a great fishing experience. I would definitely recommend and I plan on going again soon.

Man me and my wife had the BEST TIME with captain Jeff!!! Very professional and polite and he’s all about getting you on the bite!! Fished a few different set ups in many different spots but he put us on em. Definitely will be booking another guide with him. definitely A 5/5 star rating

Fun day of fishing

I did the advance sonar with Captain Jim. He very knowledgeable and set my graphs up perfectly. I learned a lot with captain Jim and highly recommend anybody needing help understanding your graphs better to setup a time to take the advanced sonar with captain Jim. He will explain everything you have questions about. Also did a guide service with captain Jim also highly recommend doing that with him to. Especially if you never fished Guntersville. Will definitely be going back to do another guided trip with captain Jim. Wel

What a fantastic trip with captain Jim. He is absolutely in tune with lake Guntersville and how to target the great fish it produces. Caught 20+ fish and made a bag that I will remember forever. All I can say is I should have booked with Jim sooner. I will absolutely be coming back.

Jim really knows his stuff Jim really knows his stuff and can put you on the big ones! He can turn a tough day on the water into a life time experience! Highly recommend and if I ever make back down to Guntersville lake I will be calling Jim without hesitation!

I"m going to start out by thanking my girlfriend (Angela) for booking this trip for me. Captain Jim was very accommodating with her and took his time to explain the different packages he has to offer. She had no clue as to what to choose for me, but Captain Jim took his time with her and came up with a great option. I had originally planned to bring my son with me, but at the last minutes he could not go, so my brother was the lucky go to person. Captain Jim took care of making the hotel reservation and also provided us with a great BBQ lunch.
Our day of fishing started bright and early 6:15 am. Jim was already waiting for us with the boat already in the water. We launched off and went to the first spot. We were provided with all the equipment needed to go fishing (rods, reels) on a new Triton boat. Everything was top notch! First spot landed a 7 pound fish... WOW! I don't see those in the lake I fish. We quickly moved on fishing several different spots throughout the day. Fishing was a challenge that day due to the high winds, But that didn't phase Captain Jim. He is a true professional. He just pushed on locating the fish.
I highly recommend booking a fishing trip of a lifetime with Captain Jim and Guntersville Bass Guides. I promise that you will not be disappointed. This was a trip I will never forget and I hope that we will be able to go back this October or November and do some frog fishing with him.
Thanks again Captain Jim.
Landon

I caught my personal best bass of 7.5lb My first trip to Guntersville in the fall of 2013 would prove to be the trip that started an obsession with this lake. Jim Leary took us out and we had the experience of a lifetime and I have the pictures to prove it! Without his knowledge of the area we would've been a lost ball in high weeds. However, we caught more quality fish from 3-6lbs than I can even count. It was such an experience that we came back the very next weekend and on the 2nd cast I caught my personal best bass of 7.5lb. Book your trip and you won't be sorry!

Myself my dad and uncle with over a combined 170 years fishing experience met captain jim at a local restaurant near guntersville lake not knowing he was a guide until the last day of our trip gave us advice on how to catch more fish and it worked for us if ever i make it back i will surly book a trip with him. After coming back to the home lakes it has caught us more fish. Thank you captain Jim Leary

An Unforgettable Day ! My wife booked an evening trip for me for my birthday on Lake Guntersville will Jim Leary. I had never been to G-Ville and did not know what to expect. After meeting Jim at the ramp and seeing some pictures from his morning trip, I was pumped. We took off and made it to our first and only spot and it was on. 25 + fish . We kept 15 of our biggest to weigh. The small 5 was around 17lbs. Our middle 5 was 25lbs and our biggest 5 was 35lbs. Wow ! Truly a trip of a lifetime. It was so good that i changed my plans and went back out the next morning, although the bite slowed down from a cold front, we still had our best 5 go 23lbs. G-Ville is definitely on right now.
As for Jim, you won't meet a nicer guy. He puts in work day after day to make sure his clients are satisfied. He's the type of guy that will make you feel right at home while away from home. I highly recommend Jim if your thinking about fishing G-Ville.

Well, let me start with my first meeting with Capt Jim. I was paired up with him in a BFL bass tour as a co angular. As most competitive, co angular bass fisherman know. Your success really is in the hands of the pro angular and how he helps or prevents you from catching fish. Capt Jim was a true professional! He gave me lures to try and gave me a fair shot at the same fish he was trying to catch. The experience was so good that I had to fish with him again on his home turf. My experience was even better this time. He put me on the fish, gave me advise, and made it absolutely perfect. Except for the 10lb plus bass that came unbuttoned which was more disheartening for him it seemed. I had so much fun that even that couldn't ruin my trip. I highly recommend that you book a trip asap! Once more people find out how good he really is, good luck finding a day with his full schedule. Capt Jim, will you be able to fish at night? Lol

The absolute best guide trip I’ve ever experienced the past week was my third trip with GBG and won’t be my last never seen anyone who cares more about fish care and conservation than these guys keep up the good work GBG

Had a ton of fun on the ride! When no more fish were biting he’d redirect us to a place full. Belle was super sweet and really helped me with my fear of the water. 10/10 would recommend.

Captain Mike knows his stuff. He can put you on big fish, and was very accommodating to us. If you want a good trip, ask for Mike.

Mike Thompson was great, him and I hit it off immediately, what a guy, I made a friend for life, and he definitely improved my style of fishing, I’m catching better quality fish thanks to him…. Thanks again Mike

Came from out of town Came from out of town, after getting skunked the day prior. We contacted Captian Jim , he was able to get us into some MAJOR bass during a slow season. Will definitely be using their services next time! Perfect for out of towners.

Captain Jim put us on the bass within a half hour of getting out on the lake. The bass stopped biting early on that hot June day, but not before I caught the biggest largemouth I have caught!
I definitely recommend their service!

We had a great time with Capt. Jim and MS. Bell. This was my first ever guide trip, and the experience was excellent. Capt. Jim is a class act and worked hard for us to catch fish, and we caught em up!. We will book again real soon!

Great Time My dad and I went out with GBG on Saturday and caught about 30 fish. We caught some solid fish and Matt was terrific. Would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to learn a lot about the lake and fishing in general.

Fished 2 days with Captain Jim and his his awesome assistant Lily. I had a great time!!! He is an enjoyable dude to be around and just have a conversation let alone he knows how to get you on fish! By far my best day ever on Guntersville. We boated well over 20 in an hour or so at one point. I was fortunate enough to get one over 6 and got to check a couple things off my bucket list. I would recommend Jim whenever you have a chance to go. I know I will be back, hopefully sooner than later.

Capt. Phillips was a great guy. We had an amazing day catching on the lake, my wife absolutely smashed it and the Capt. Phillips was fantastic with us both. Will book with him again when we are next over.
Nigel & Jo (England)

Jim really knows how to take care of his client's!! I was on fish right away both days! I will be back soon!! This group of guys really know their stuff when it comes to putting you on fish, and quickly too!! Thank you Jim and Mike for 2 great day's of fishing!! I would recommend these guys to anyone from beginner to expert!! Trip #2 in November 2016 was a huge success, and a lot of fun!! Once more Jim did the job!! He is a top notch guide, but this trip was much more, it felt like two good friends fishing together!! Fishing with Jim and Guntersville Bass Guides is a contagious thing, I'll be back to do it again, and again!! If you want a trip of a lifetime, I suggest you book one with these guys, it's an experience you'll never forget!! It's making memories!! I'll be back!! Thank you again buddy!!

03/2018. Third year coming back twice per year. Jim is one of the hardest working guides I know. He knows when I come to the BIG G, I'm looking for quality, not quantity!! He finds big fish, and he finds them quickly!!
I've told Jim on a number of occasions that if he needs a reference, have anyone contact me. I'm telling everyone, you won't be disappointed, from 1st time anglers, to fast action fishing, to hunt for big bass, Jim's got it all!!! Thank you Jim!! We will do it again tomorrow!!

03/2018 part 2
To all reading this!! All I can say is after today I have a new personal best!! Jim battled the wind, the rain, and even a tornado two nights ago, and today almost 30 lbs. in five fish anchored by an 11 lb. big old bass!! Guntersville Bass Guides, you rock!! Captain Jim is top notch, if you book with him, just listen to him and fish!! Jim will give you the trip of a lifetime, just listen to him. He is an amazing guide, and a great person!! Thank you Jim Leary.

My brother and I had the pleasure of spending the morning with Capt. Jeff recently and had a wonderful trip! Despite torrential rain and high winds, we were on fish all morning! From the moment we stepped on his boat it felt like we were getting together again with an old friend. Capt. Jeff was so friendly and helpful. If you are looking for a guide on Lake Guntersville, you absolutely cannot go wrong with Guntersville Bass Guides. These guys are the real deal! You will NOT be sorry booking with them. Already looking forward to the next trip!

We had an awesome trip w Jim. We had an awesome trip w Jim. Caught alot of big fish. And he showed us a couple tricks that worked super for the rest of our trip. I'd highly recommend these guides for a high quality fishing trip. Ill be back next year for sure. Thank you very much.

This was my wife and I first trip to Lake Guntersville and our first time meeting Jim. Great guy and an even better fishing experience. I caught my personal best and will be back to fish again. Thanks again for being so patient with us and giving us everything we expected.

Capt. Mike is the man! Always puts us on em.

Wow.....!

We wanted something to do as a team and this was the chosen activity although, I had never fished before.

I was enthusiastic but, to be honest did not know what to expect and wasn't really expecting any success or if I am really being honest, to enjoy it all that much (fishing had never really appealed to me).

How wrong I was! We arrived on Monday night at the cabin that had been organized by Jim and it was great. Clean, comfortable and with everything you would possibly need. It was also across the road from the boat jetty where we would be collected the following morning, this really made a difference when we were hitting the water at 05:30.

There were 5 of us which, meant we had three boats and our particular captain was Jeff.

We quickly hit the water and found our first fishing spot (we had many throughout the day) where Jeff, was a great instructor and very patient with a complete newbie and really took time to teach me everything from casting, to the technique's for attracting and catching fish to finally reeling them in.

As I said I, was pessimistic about my potential success and with my initial lack of casting abilities, we were all amazed (especially me) that I didn't hook someone and that at least one of us, didn't get a new piercing to go home with. Mix this, with my uncanny ability to knot the line or, cast in the wrong direction and less that a few meters from the boat, it looked like it was going to be a long day.

Jeff however did not give up on me and was supportive and encouraging throughout, always having a rod available ready to go with bait irrespective ofd how many times I fouled the line.

So lets move on a few hours and I am casting (fairly competently and still injury free for all) and catching fish that I would never believe and in fact, not only did I get the biggest fish of the day (although my colleagues may argue) I also believe I caught the most fish....

The whole experience was incredibly well organized and I cannot fault anything or recommend highly enough.

Jim and his team are incredibly well organized, knowledgeable and most importantly great fun and focus on making the day a great fishing experience. If I get the opportunity I will definitely be back.

So whether you are an experienced fisherman like most of my colleagues or, a complete novice like myself I could not recommend Guntersville Bass Guides highly enough.

Jim thanks to you and your team for an unforgettable day and hope to see you again.

I would highly recommend Guntersville Bass Guides. The experience exceeded every expectation I had. Their knowledge of the lake showed as we were able to catch fish every place we stopped. Great job and I will be back and tell everyone I know about you guys.

Long overdue review but we SMOKED em out on the lake with Captain Mike. 23 in the boat before 11:30 is a freaking WIN! Mike is knowledgeable and friendly as heck.. he’ll greet you with a “Welcome to Alabama” handshake. Jam up guy and jam up fisherman for sure! Ask him to teach you to use the bait caster in under 10 minutes and beat my time of under 5! 😂 Such a fun trip and already scheduled our next outing with him before we left the boat!

Now save some time booking with the questions I already asked -
*Deposit is taken upfront - $100(for now - subject to change of course ) the rest is due at the time of your trip. Cash is always great , there is a small surcharge to use a cc. Don’t forget to tip these guys ! They deserve it ☺️
*Boats- the guides all have Ranger, Phoenix , etc. No jiloppy boats / I mean being from out of town you gotta ask right 😂
*Lodging- there’s sooo many places around and the info is in the confirmation email they send you . Definitely Skip the Wyndham!!!! Stay at the Anglers Retreat cabins ! They’re awesome!
*Alabama Fishing License - that link is also in the email.
*Fishing Poles- these guys have a ton but feel free to bring your own 🙂 You want to be comfy and knock it out of the park!

My 7 year old son and I had an excellent fishing trip with Captain Jim. He was determined to find the bass and help my son land “the big one”. We can’t wait to do it again!

Round 2 - Our first trip with Captain Jim was supposed to be 3 generations (my father, myself and my son) on the water catching fish. Unfortunately, as we were getting ready to launch we got a call that my Grandmother had passed so my father had to forego the trip to attend to the details. My son Jacob and I decided to carry on with the understanding we would make the trip again with all three generations. We had a blast and Captain Jim made a new friend in Jacob (my 7yr old). Fast forward 6 weeks and we had the chance to give it another go. Once again, we had a blast. We caught fish, made memories and Captain Jim taught my son multiplications!

Jim- Thank you. We are looking forward to taking The Deuce next April.

We could not have asked for anything more. He has all the good gear to catch dome big bass. He even taught us a few things!! Great time. You may find cheaper rates, but Jim is the real deal and you will get what you pay for! Thanks again Jim for a great fishing day
Brian and Angie
Chicago/Northwest Indiana

Jim was great Went fishing with Jim and I think he thought he was getting 2 stuffed shirts from jersey but was he wroung ,lol.Jim was great,the fishing was great and all the laughs that you can imagine. Jim works hard for you all day long to catch fish and his dog Bell is the best on the boat.just going to leave you and Jim with a couple words that all of us will never forget, flashers and flappers!! Go fishing with them and you will have the time of your lives!!

Jim worked hard to get us on the fish at Chickamauga. Great communication from start to finish. Made things really easy for me and my son, and we are already planning on coming back this fall for some Guntersville action. Thanks Captain Jim!

Spring break and we booked a 6 hour trip with captain Jim. It was a once in a lifetime day. My 16 and 12 year old sons put together a 30 lb bag. With a 9, 8, 5, 4 & 4 lb fish. At least 15 fish caught in 6 hours. Professional and knowledgeable.

Great day with GBGs Great day with GBGs, excellent knowledge, customer service and gear. Best day bass fishing my son Beau and I ever had. Record number and PB bass for Beau of 7lb 15oz. A large number were over 4lbs. Great job getting us on the fish and making the day fun and educational with a little humor mixed in. Highly recommend GBGs, we will be back. We'll worth the drive from Wisconsin.

if you won't the best guide for Guntersville you need to call Captain Jim. I did it was best trip ever !!!. Today 2/16/18 my 3rd trip with captain Jim ! we had over 70 bass and two 7 pounders we weighed 32 of them and had over 102 pounds nuff said you had better call this good man and now good friend .

Amazing 3 day trip with the father and brother in-law.

Captain Mike T. took care of us for an experience that will make lifetime memories. He went above and beyond for two reasons i'm convinced; he loves to fish, and he loves to spend time and help people have great experiences. I can't imagine a better guide—thank you.

Went out with Scott on Sunday and had a blast!!!! Took my father-in-law for his first largemouth ever and was not disappointed. Fishing with Scott who we had never met before was like fishing with a friend we've known for 20 years. We will be back! Scott is the best guide on the water!

An Unforgettable Day ! My wife booked an evening trip for me for my birthday on Lake Guntersville will Jim Leary. I had never been to G-Ville and did not know what to expect. After meeting Jim at the ramp and seeing some pictures from his morning trip, I was pumped. We took off and made it to our first and only spot and it was on. 25 + fish . We kept 15 of our biggest to weigh. The small 5 was around 17lbs. Our middle 5 was 25lbs and our biggest 5 was 35lbs. Wow ! Truly a trip of a lifetime. It was so good that i changed my plans and went back out the next morning, although the bite slowed down from a cold front, we still had our best 5 go 23lbs. G-Ville is definitely on right now.
As for Jim, you won't meet a nicer guy. He puts in work day after day to make sure his clients are satisfied. He's the type of guy that will make you feel right at home while away from home. I highly recommend Jim if your thinking about fishing G-Ville.

Was great trip! Loaded the boat with 4 to 6 pounders.

Today was my first time ever doing a guided fish and it was AMAZING. Jeff was our guide and he could not have done a better job. He put us on the fish, made sure my line/worms etc. was ready at all times, had a back up pole for me and even let me borrow his Huk shirt to keep me from getting more fried! I highly recommend him to anyone ready to catch some fish!

I fished with Jim a few days after a major cold front had moved through. The bite was tough, but Jim was able to put me on some fish. Jim's a stand up guy and a hell of a guide. And Miss Belle is a great ride along partner. I'll be booking with Jim again in the spring. Give him a call, you won't be disappointed.

Amazing experience! We called two hours before and he was happy to take our boys out on the lake. I would definitely recommend this guide service!

Jim has helped me catch my (2) personal best fish I have been out fishing with Capt. Jim on several occasions, and I have never been disappointed! He has an excellent understanding of the lake, and ability to find fish. I would highly recommend his services to anyone. Capt. Jim has helped me catch my (2) personal best fish.... 8lbs 6oz, & 8lbs 3oz! If you want to truly experience Lake Guntersville, you need to call this guy!!

Jim leary is no doubt one of the best guides on the lake. Understanding exactly how to pinpoint any type of tactic and make it perform. Whether you want to learn a certain technique or learn how to properly use your graphs to find schools of fish . I highly recommend Jim leary with Guntersville bass guides. You can't go wrong. Give him a call today

Captain Mike was fantastic. He was there with the boat ready at 5am. We got right to catching fish. 4 hours went by real quick with non stop action. Whenever I fish Guntersville I’m contacting Mike from now on.

I went out with Jim on a last second afternoon trip, and we had a blast. Caught plenty of good size fish and had some great conversation. I would definitely recommend Guntersville Bass Guides and The Owner Jim Leary.

Had a great time fishing with capt jim.he took care of us an made sure we where on the bass the whole time.He took great care of my wife an daughter an gave me a chance to fish.this experience with him has changed my wifes and daughters views on fishing now they cant wait to go when we get home.they cant stop talking about how much fun they had.capt jims a great guy to fish with my family and i had a great time with him..thank you capt jim hopefully we will be back to fish with you again.

Me and my son had a great day with captain Jim today. Caught more fish today than I ever have on guntersville and good fish too. It was a great morning and would definitely do it again. I learned a ton about guntersville.

Jim and Guntersville Bass Guides are the best!. My son and I went out and had a blast. My son Carter, 16, has much more experience and was on the fish right away. Capt Jim took some time with me and was very patient but also very intent on making sure I was on.

Once I got the hang of it I caught a good amount and really nice sized Large Mouth Bass.

Son's already talking about a return trip soon! What a day.

This Was an amazing Trip! This was an amazing trip! Captain Jim did everything he could to make us comfortable on his boat and we also did some good fishing! The boat and all the equipment was very nice and all worked properly. I definitely recommend Guntersville Bass Guides if you would like to have a great fishing experience!

Guntersville is a great lake! And Capt Mike Thompson is the best! He put us on the fish first thing. We fished the milfoil on the banks of the underwater river channel with fish jumping all around us and we caught a TON good sized largemouth bass. And, Capt Mike is a great host and conversationalist. He was very knowledgeable and informative, and we learned a lot from him. We had a blast!

We recently went on a two-day guided fishing trip on Lake Guntersville with Jim, and it was indeed a fantastic experience! Jim was an exceptional guide—knowledgeable, friendly, and incredibly skilled. He made sure we had a memorable time.

Not only did we learn a lot and enjoy the peaceful surroundings, but my son also caught some nice fish, which made the trip even more special. Seeing his excitement and pride with each catch was such a joy!

Jim’s expertise and easygoing attitude made the entire experience relaxing and enjoyable. It was clear that Jim loved what he did and genuinely wanted us to have a great time.

We had such a fantastic time that we plan to return for more! This trip wasn’t just a one-time experience but the start of a new tradition for our family. I highly recommend this guided fishing trip for anyone looking for a fun and rewarding outdoor adventure. The memories we made will stay with us forever!

Me and my dad had a great time yesterday bass fishing with captain Jim! It was a nice touch that his dog came along with us! It was a cold and windy day, but Jim still managed to get us on several great bass! Thanks for the top notch service, Jim!

Captain Jim put us on the fish early and often. My son had spent the summer on several tough fishing trips without much action. He had such a great time on this one, and is still telling his friends about this experience a week later. Thanks so much for giving us a great time! We will definitely be back!

Just returned from a memorable bass trip with Jim! He runs an incredible guide service on Guntersville and also very down to earth guy! If you are looking for some big fish give this man a call! Appreciate the trip!

Jim was Awesome! Jim was Awesome! Took booking at last minute. Fished through the rain and cold front. Jim would not stop until he put us on some very nice Fish! Cannot wait to fish with him again this spring. Thanks for everything Jim!

Captain Mike is awesome! He helped me make my husband's 60th Birthday a great one! If you haven't booked a trip with him you are definitely missing out! Thank you so much Captain Mike!

Mike was our guide and was excellent to go with. We caught quite a few fish and learned a lot in the process. Mike have my 14 year great tips to help him out in the future. Would recommend and we plan to use Guntersville Bass Guides in the future.

My friend also caught his personal best. I had a great friend of mine visiting me from Colorado for the Holidays and the two of us were able to fish with Jim New Year's Eve. Jim was completely upfront and honest with us, explaining that the bite had changed with the weather and that we'd be working to figure things out. We set out on our adventure and Jim worked hard and methodically to figure out where the fish were staged at. Though the morning started slow, we were able to discern a great pattern and catch more than 12 bass under hard conditions to include a 5 bass sack weighing more than 19 lbs. My friend also caught his personal best. Not only was it great to catch fish on a tough day, but it was a lot of fun fishing with Jim; he has a great, fun personality and he still has a strong, driving passion to fish---he's not jaded out like I've experienced with fishing guides in the past. It was a wonderful experience all around and I'd highly recommend him to any angler.

I"m going to start out by thanking my girlfriend (Angela) for booking this trip for me. Captain Jim was very accommodating with her and took his time to explain the different packages he has to offer. She had no clue as to what to choose for me, but Captain Jim took his time with her and came up with a great option. I had originally planned to bring my son with me, but at the last minutes he could not go, so my brother was the lucky go to person. Captain Jim took care of making the hotel reservation and also provided us with a great BBQ lunch.
Our day of fishing started bright and early 6:15 am. Jim was already waiting for us with the boat already in the water. We launched off and went to the first spot. We were provided with all the equipment needed to go fishing (rods, reels) on a new Triton boat. Everything was top notch! First spot landed a 7 pound fish... WOW! I don't see those in the lake I fish. We quickly moved on fishing several different spots throughout the day. Fishing was a challenge that day due to the high winds, But that didn't phase Captain Jim. He is a true professional. He just pushed on locating the fish.
I highly recommend booking a fishing trip of a lifetime with Captain Jim and Guntersville Bass Guides. I promise that you will not be disappointed. This was a trip I will never forget and I hope that we will be able to go back this October or November and do some frog fishing with him.
Thanks again Captain Jim.
Landon

We really appreciate Captain Shane for the guide. He was very knowledgeable. Had a lot of enjoyable stories. Kind, and most definitely friendly. We def recommend him and most likely will return!!

Captain Jim is a professional! I contacted him to arrange for a group of 5 to fish at the Big G! I selected the “Roughing It” trip and he took care of the rest! He arranged for us to stay in cabins across the street from the boat launching area. The cabins were clean and comfortable. We arrived at the cabin late the night before we were to fish not knowing what to expect the next morning.
Captain Jim was there the next morning as scheduled at 5:15am with two other guides and their fully equipped bass boats and fishing gear and away we went. The next eight hours were filled with an amazing life experience that none of us will forget.
My fear of bringing 4 guests from out of town and not catching any fish was soon nullified. Within 15 minutes of launching we (Cpt Jim and I) had caught 3 fish and we had reports that the other boats were also having luck! I was introduced to Belle, Capt. Jim’s fishing partner who was bringing us all luck. She would give each fish we caught “sugar” (a little lick) before throwing them back, and then she’d curl up in the bottom of the boat to prevent getting a treble hook embedded in her doggie hide.
Capt. Jim knows the lake well, not only for fish, but also for the other wild life that inhabit the area. As we were cruising to the next hot fishing hole, an American bald eagle flew about 30 feet above our heads, undoubtedly looking for morning breakfast. What a beautiful site!
We cruised to five or six different holes trying to catch the big ones we could see on the fish finder. Capt Jim checked all his resources to find the fish. He checked how much water was being released through the dam up river. Knowing this, would most certainly affect the fishing. Capt Jim adjusted how we fished...depths, types of bait, and retrieval methods, to entice the fish to bite.
We all met at the end of our eight hours and shared our fishing experiences. In all we had caught between 80 to 100 fish. If you’re looking for a great fishing experience, give Capt. Jim a call! He’s one of the best!

Caught tons of fish and learned so much about the lake Had the fishing trip I'll never forget. Caught tons of fish and learned so much about the lake. Jim is a class act and would recommend him to anyone who is looking for a great trip! Looking forward to next year. Thanks for everything Jim!!!,😆

Captain Jim provides top notch service! Highly recommend booking with him.

my buddy and I had never fished guntersville and we had a tournament coming up so we did this guide service. I highly recommend it I learned a lot about the lake and fishing in general

My Husband and daughter had a wonderful time fishing with Capt. Jim, he was a great guide.

Updated 03/2018 Jim really knows how to take care of his client's!! I was on fish right away both days! I will be back soon!! This group of guys really know their stuff when it comes to putting you on fish, and quickly too!! Thank you Jim and Mike for 2 great day's of fishing!! I would recommend these guys to anyone from beginner to expert!! Trip #2 in November 2016 was a huge success, and a lot of fun!! Once more Jim did the job!! He is a top notch guide, but this trip was much more, it felt like two good friends fishing together!! Fishing with Jim and Guntersville Bass Guides is a contagious thing, I'll be back to do it again, and again!! If you want a trip of a lifetime, I suggest you book one with these guys, it's an experience you'll never forget!! It's making memories!! I'll be back!! Thank you again buddy!!

03/2018. Updated. Third year coming back twice per year. Jim is one of the hardest working guides I know. He knows when I come to the BIG G, I'm looking for quality, not quantity!! He finds big fish, and he finds them quickly!!
I've told Jim on a number of occasions that if he needs a reference, have anyone contact me. I'm telling everyone, you won't be disappointed, from 1st time anglers, to fast action fishing, to hunt for big bass, Jim's got it all!!! Thank you Jim!! We will do it again tomorrow!!

03/2018 part 2 Updated
To all reading this!! All I can say is after today I have a new personal best!! Jim battled the wind, the rain, and even a tornado two nights ago, and today almost 30 lbs. in five fish anchored by an 11 lb. big old bass!! Guntersville Bass Guides, you rock!! Captain Jim is top notch, if you book with him, just listen to him and fish!! Jim will give you the trip of a lifetime, just listen to him. He is an amazing guide, and a great person!! Thank you Jim Leary.

Jim really knows how to take care of his client's!! I was on fish right away both days! I will be back soon!! This group of guys really know their stuff when it comes to putting you on fish, and quickly too!! Thank you Jim and Mike for 2 great day's of fishing!! I would recommend these guys to anyone from beginner to expert!! Trip #2 in November 2016 was a huge success, and a lot of fun!! Once more Jim did the job!! He is a top notch guide, but this trip was much more, it felt like two good friends fishing together!! Fishing with Jim and Guntersville Bass Guides is a contagious thing, I'll be back to do it again, and again!! If you want a trip of a lifetime, I suggest you book one with these guys, it's an experience you'll never forget!! It's making memories!! I'll be back!! Thank you again buddy!!
03/2018. Third year coming back twice per year. Jim is one of the hardest working guides I know. He knows when I come to the BIG G, I'm looking for quality, not quantity!! He finds big fish, and he finds them quickly!!
I've told Jim on a number of occasions that if he needs a reference, have anyone contact me. I'm telling everyone, you won't be disappointed, from 1st time anglers, to fast action fishing, to hunt for big bass, Jim's got it all!!! Thank you Jim!! We will do it again tomorrow!!

If your looking for bass fishing guide...look no further! I was amazed how Capt.Jim made our trip a success in not so good conditions. He used his knowledge of the lake and experience to put us on fish. He brings a positive attitude, friendly personality, and a tenacious drive to make sure you are satisfied. “Goes above and beyond “. There is no doubt, when we go back it will be with Captain Jim.

Captain Jim in my opinion is a first class guide. He will try his best to put you on a fishing trip of a life time. He supplies you with everything you need to fish with. His co-partner Belle is a very loving dog. After a day on the water with the two of them you will have made a new friend. He is very knowledgeable of the lake and how to locate fish. If anyone has not used Captain Jim, please give him a call and book a memory to keep for ever.

****Update**** February 16th of 2018 my fishing partner Johnny and I booked another appointment with Caption Jim. All I can say is a picture is worth a thousand words. Best trip anyone can ever have, again many great memories made. He always is very helpful on all your fishing needs. His first mate Belle is the best dog ever, she to likes to give all the fish a kiss. If anyone has any questions about Guntersville Bass Guides you can message me.
We caught or 70 bass, 2 were 7 pounders, several 4 and 5 pounders. We were fishing lipless crank baits and man were they crushing them. He will supply you with everything you need to catch'm, all you need is time to enjoy, relax, and make great memories.
The weather was crazy that day, 65 degrees that morning with lite rain and 45 degrees after lunch. You can tell by looking how we were dressed. But the fishing was HOT🎣🎣.

Mike was great! Super friendly, definitely knew how to fish the lake!

Captain Jim is a great guide. Out of all the guides I've been with he was the most helpful, nicest and he's funny. We caught bass, I pet his dog Bell, we laughed and had a lot of fun. If you need a guide to take you bass fishing on Lake Guntersville call Captain Jim. You will have a great time and catch many bass.

My son and I booked captain Mike on a last minute request when our other guide cancelled our trip(on another lake). Mike was communicative, prompt and friendly. We had a great time on the water and he put us on fish right away. It was a tough day for fishing and we were able to put ‘em in the boat for a most of the of the day. We had more than 20 on the boat before noon. We would recommend captain Mike we had a blast.
We also loved that Mike fished with us. Not all guides do that. It was great to reference what he was doing while we were fishing along side of him! Go with Mike you won’t regret it.

Amazing fishing experience! Captain Mike was the best, he made my sons, day letting him reel in all the fish, was very patient and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend Mike for your next charter, can't wait to go again!

Capt. Mike Thompson is at the top of his game. A true master class bass
fisherman and guide. I brought my boys down from PA to experience Lake Guntersville bass fishing and what a time we had with Mike. We got 19 bass with several 4-5 pounders and a 6 pounder for me! it was truly an unforgettable experience and when we return next year we are going out with Mike again!

Big fiah of the day went 7lbs 10oz Jim is an awesome guide. We had a blast laughed all day and stuck some pigs. Big fiah of the day went 7lbs 10oz. Large numbers over 4lbs. Jim was great with my son, left them on tge front deck while I wacked them in the back. Would recommend JL to anyone. Tight Lines to All!

My 12 year old son and I went fishing with Captain Jim My 12 year old son and I went fishing with Captain Jim from Guntersville Bass Guides and had an awesome time. Scheduling a date/time was extremely quick and easy. Not only did Capt Jim put us on the fish he was able to teach my son some valuable tips and tricks along the way. It's already been a week since we went fishing with Guntersville Bass Guides and my son and I talk about it everyday and how we cannot wait to go back! Truely an amazing experience! What are you waiting for people, book now! - Brad from Ohio

Had a great trip with Jim. He is a great angler and good guy. From first timers to seasoned angler's you will learn what is working and patterns they are in. If you're coming in to Fish the lake Jim will save you a lot time. Not only did we catch fish. I come away with a new friend. PS, Miss Bell likes peanut butter crackers.

Jeff did an awesome job of putting us on the fish even when they weren't hitting very well and taught us some new fishing techniques. Had an amazing time. If we are ever back in that area definitely will be calling you again! Thank you!

I bought a guided trip with Captain Jim Leary for my husband's birthday! He loved it and wants to go back in the spring!

Cant wait till next time! Fishing on Lake Guntersville can be challenging for an average angler like me, but fishing with Jim Leary has been the best experiences for me year after year. He really is the best guide to take a trip with any time of the year. Jim made our trips enjoyable and full of action with some big un's every time. We always end up with a big sack, and some good tips to use next time. He has the best equipment, and electronics, and more importantly knows how to use them. I would recommend Jim for anyone wanting to learn the lake and where the big ones live. I have fished with some other good guides, but Jim is the man, and the reason I am a returning customer. Cant wait till next time!

June 30th & July 1st of this year 2020 my husband & I went out with Captain Jim! Our time with him was nothing but a great experience. Jim was kind, patient & really easy to get along with. He put us ON THE FISH. I reeled in the biggest bass I’ve ever caught. Definitely booking more trips with him in the future. Thanks CaptainJim

Don't hesitate to book with him Horrible conditions but still had fun. Jim knows the lake, what baits to throw, and keeps you on the fish. Don't hesitate to book with him. I will definitely be coming back.

We had s great day on Guntersville lake with Jim Leary. A great guide and good friend. Hope to do it again! Lots of fish!!!

We had an outstanding time with Capt. Jim!! We will definitely book another trip the next time we are in the area! Thanks again Capt. Jim!

I came all the way from California to fish with GBG-they did not disappoint. Capt. Shane is very knowledgeable about bass fishing and knows the lake and the spots to find the fish. The weather was cold and raining but determined to catch a bass...and we did and what a beauty. Enjoyed the experience so much planning on coming back in a few months. Thank you Jim Leary!

Updated 03/2018 Jim really knows how to take care of his client's!! I was on fish right away both days! I will be back soon!! This group of guys really know their stuff when it comes to putting you on fish, and quickly too!! Thank you Jim and Mike for 2 great day's of fishing!! I would recommend these guys to anyone from beginner to expert!! Trip #2 in November 2016 was a huge success, and a lot of fun!! Once more Jim did the job!! He is a top notch guide, but this trip was much more, it felt like two good friends fishing together!! Fishing with Jim and Guntersville Bass Guides is a contagious thing, I'll be back to do it again, and again!! If you want a trip of a lifetime, I suggest you book one with these guys, it's an experience you'll never forget!! It's making memories!! I'll be back!! Thank you again buddy!! 03/2018. Updated. Third year coming back twice per year. Jim is one of the hardest working guides I know. He knows when I come to the BIG G, I'm looking for quality, not quantity!! He finds big fish, and he finds them quickly!! I've told Jim on a number of occasions that if he needs a reference, have anyone contact me. I'm telling everyone, you won't be disappointed, from 1st time anglers, to fast action fishing, to hunt for big bass, Jim's got it all!!! Thank you Jim!! We will do it again tomorrow!! 03/2018 part 2 Updated To all reading this!! All I can say is after today I have a new personal best!! Jim battled the wind, the rain, and even a tornado two nights ago, and today almost 30 lbs. in five fish anchored by an 11 lb. big old bass!! Guntersville Bass Guides, you rock!! Captain Jim is top notch, if you book with him, just listen to him and fish!! Jim will give you the trip of a lifetime, just listen to him. He is an amazing guide, and a great person!! Thank you Jim Leary. 11/242018. Yet another great trip with Jim. The fishing was tough, but Jim found them once again. Fishing with Jim is no longer client based, we just click. I said it before, but it's like fishing with a friend! Anyone looking for a quality trip, Jim is that guy, yes, he can put you on quantity if that's what your looking for, but when I come to G, he knows we will be in search of big bass. If anyone wants to enjoy the BIG G with a great guide, and more so, a great person Jim is that guy.

I booked a trip for a "Mother's day" gift to myself and went out with Captain Mike for a 4 hr trip. I hooked the 1st bass of the day which was a great feeling but ended with my first 8 lb bass! Personal best so far! Captain Mike is the greatest and such a pleasure to fish with. He knew exactly where the big fish were, prompt in communication and meet up arrangements. I thoroughly enjoyed our conversations.....planning a return trip with Captain Mike again next year and hoping for an even larger bass!

Capt. Jim met with my bass club to prepare us for an upcoming club tournament. He shared the best patterns, top baits and best locations. Top Notch! Thanks Jim!

Me and my son had 2 GREAT days of fishing with Jim and Shane. We caught a lot of big fish. My son was able to land his biggest fish ever an 8 lb 4 ounce giant! So glad Guntersville Bass Guides was able to take us out on such short notice. Thanks again and look forward to going fishing again with Jim and Shane in the future.

Had a half day trip with Captain Phillip. On a tough day with cold and windy conditions our boat was able to bring 5 to lip, however many more opportunities were had. A 6 pounder to the boat sealed the deal for my guntersville experience.

Being a fly fishing guide from CO I could see that Capt Phillip was professional, on time, and has a beautiful ranger boat and lowrance electronic setup. This stood out to me, and was a great experience.