Wind, Waves & Big Bass: Guntersville Fires Despite the Cold
Guntersville is still cranking out both quality and quantity when it comes to bass. Mother Nature’s been throwing some serious curveballs — wind, cold nights, and unpredictable fronts — but it hasn’t stopped the action. We’re nearly halfway through April, and yes… it’s still chilly in the mornings, but the spawn is alive and well.
Here’s the kicker: these fish are moving more than usual. They aren’t staying locked into one stretch of water. One day they’re on a flat crushing soft plastics, the next day they’re gone. But they’re not far — just shifting slightly deeper or shallower based on the water temps they like. It’s a bit of a cat-and-mouse game, but we’ve been able to stay one step ahead.
Sonar Classes & Bass Bonanza
We had three advanced sonar classes this week, and man, they were a blast.
Chad & Jack from Indiana joined us, and they were some of the most fired-up, bass-loving guys we’ve ever had. Their passion was off the charts, and they soaked up everything during their sonar class and guided trip. They landed a pile of bass in just a short 4-hour window — then kept hammering fish the rest of their vacation.
Dave & Judy also made it back — longtime friends and true supporters of Guntersville Bass Guides. These two go all the way back to 2010, when they bought the very first two hoodies we ever sold. We lost one day to nasty weather, but spent it catching up. The next day? Four straight hours of fish-catching fun.
Crappie Action with Capt. Phillip
Before the wind came howling through, Captain Phillip had another lights-out crappie trip. He’s been on fire lately — doesn’t matter if it’s crappie or bass, he just puts people on fish. It’s what he does. If you’re thinking about trying something different, check out our crappie trips:
Water Conditions & Baits
Temps are bouncing around, and water levels are dancing up and down by just a few inches — but not enough to throw anything off.
Soft plastics are still your best friend, but it’s been day-to-day:
• Bulky baits one day
• Slim, finesse-style the next
Depths around 4 feet have been key. Move around and keep an open mind. If you’re not getting bit, change something — don’t just keep dragging the same spot. These fish are there… just not always in the same place they were yesterday.
(P.S.) You can always check current conditions here:
Looking Ahead: Post-Spawn Heating Up
Next week should be wide open. We’re seeing a wave of big fish and high-quality bass moving in right now. This may be the largest push of spawners we’ve seen this season. As the week warms up, expect them to handle their business and start backing out.
That means post-spawn patterns will begin to kick in. Don’t worry — we’ll still find some locked-in spawners on windy days tucked in, but get ready for a mix of everything. Could be flipping, could be chasing — either way, we’ll be catching.
Want to Learn Forward-Facing Sonar?
It’s not as hard as you think — and we make it fun. You’ll leave knowing how to confidently use your electronics to actually catch fish, not just stare at screens.
Let’s Fish
We’ve got a handful of dates left for this transition window — the kind of fishing where you can do it all in one day. Don’t miss it.
