Lake Guntersville Fishing Report – Early November 2025
Quality Bass Rising as Water Temps Drop
Fishing has been changing like the weather — up, down, and unpredictable. We’ve had strange bite windows lately where the fish fire for a few minutes and then completely shut down. It’s almost like they haven’t gotten the memo that it’s supposed to be fall feed-up time on Lake Guntersville.
We’re seeing scattered schooling activity, but it hasn’t stayed consistent. The back-to-back cold fronts really shook things up, and these Florida-strain bass just haven’t settled yet. But the silver lining is this: every year, this kind of weather pattern sets up an incredible bite. Once the fish get stable again, they’ll feed aggressively — and that’s when we start catching the giant Lake Guntersville bass the lake is known for.
If you’ve been thinking about making a trip, this stretch is one of the best windows of the year to fish with Guntersville Bass Guides™. We’ve had years where clients landed multiple trophy-sized bass in a single day for several days straight. They’re thick, square-bodied, and stuffed with shad — it’s that pre-winter gorge phase that makes Guntersville special. You’ll usually get about four solid weeks of this before things cool off too much.
Changing Conditions on the Lake
The grass mats are starting to take a real beating. High winds and heavy rain have torn up some of the bigger ones, leaving smaller, broken mats behind. That’s actually great news for anyone who loves frog fishing on Lake Guntersville. With these cold, clear nights, bass will pull up tight under those mats first thing in the morning — and that’s your shot.
The early-morning frog bite can be outstanding right now, but it doesn’t last all day. Once the sun warms those mats again, they’ll slide back in and feed a second time later in the afternoon. Those windows can be short, but they’re explosive when you’re on the right stretch.
As the nights stay cool and daytime highs hold in the mid-60s to low-70s, the bass will group up in smaller zones with the right mix of cover, depth, and bait. There’s a formula for finding them — and no, we don’t give that away for free. But when those ingredients line up, you’ll know. You’re going to catch them, and you’re going to catch big ones.
Weather, Water, and Timing
Last week’s weather was brutal, and it showed in the results across the lake. We got plenty of messages from anglers struggling to figure it out. That’s just part of fishing a lake full of Florida-strain bass — they hate sudden change. Those back-to-back cold fronts really lock them up, but once they adjust, the bite rebounds fast.
Looking ahead, this week’s forecast looks much better — highs in the upper 60s to low 70s with clear nights and stable pressure. That’s the recipe for a comeback bite. If you’re planning a trip soon, keep an eye on the Guntersville water temps and weather trends before you go. Just a few degrees can make a big difference in November.
Ready to Fish Guntersville This Fall?
Now’s the time to book your trip before the fall feed winds down. You can book your guided trip online with one of our experienced captains and get on fish while the quality bite is building.
Want to split the cost? Try our easy Fish Now, Pay Later. If you’re building a full getaway, use our Custom Fishing Trip Builder to plan your dates, add-ons, and lodging in one place.
Need a place to stay? Our Lake Guntersville lodging guide features barndominiums, cabins, and hotels close to the ramps — all trusted by anglers.
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