The third week of the Madness of March definitely tested us with some challenging conditions. We faced high winds reaching 30-40 mph, and then a massive cold front blew in. The air temperature dropped significantly, which made fishing difficult. While the water temperatures stayed pretty consistent, the cold front still forced me to hide from the wind for most of the week. A lot of the places were unfishable, and although we managed to catch a few fish, they weren’t the quality I’m used to. But, as always, we made the best of it and kept pushing through.
By the end of the week, the weather started to shift, and we finally got some favorable conditions. Even then, the fishing wasn’t a walk in the park. There was still a lot of dead water, and the fish were definitely on the move. Remember just because you catch them in a spot today, doesn’t mean they’ll be there tomorrow. Adapting quickly became key, and when we found the right spots and fished them properly, the results were great.
One of the best parts of the week was having David from Virginia back on the water for his second trip. This time, David came with a clear goal: he wanted to dive deep into learning the patterns of the fish, understand their behavior during this time of year, and really master the right baits and techniques. He wasn’t just out there to fish; he wanted to learn, and that made the trip even more rewarding.
It was a great experience for both of us, as I was able to teach him what to look for in different conditions, and he was eager to apply it all. And let me tell you, once he started getting the hang of it, the fish started biting! Before long, David was landing some great fish, and we had an awesome day on the water. It was one of those days where everything clicked, and it felt good to see him pick up new skills and catch some big ones. You’ll see the results in the pics – it was a day to remember!
Captain Phillip had a great trips this week too. His most recent outing featured a young man who caught a real monster. It was great to see such a big fish landed, and it made for an exciting trip!
On the other side of the lake, Captain Scott also had a stellar trip. They had over 30 fish in a quick, four-hour session – including one really big one. It’s always awesome to see big numbers like that, and the fish were definitely biting when they had the right conditions.
Despite the tough start to the week, we were able to make it work and turn things around. As the Madness of March continues, we’re looking forward to even more great fishing days ahead!
Want to know the latest water conditions? Check out our Water Temps page for up-to-date details on Lake Guntersville’s fishing conditions.
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Learn More & Book NowFishing Forecast: Approaching the Heart of the Spawn
As we move into the new week, we’re starting to see more post-spawn fish making their presence known, with even more expected to come in the coming days. Last week, we started to catch a few, and this week, things are really going to start heating up. As we approach April, the spawn is going to get into full swing, and that means we’re going to see a lot of action as the fish lock into their nesting areas.
This is prime time for targeting big ones, as the fish will be very protective of their beds. If you’re looking to land a trophy largemouth, now is the time to focus on soft plastics – particularly something that can be dragged or hopped right by the nest. The bite is going to be strong, especially with the fish becoming more territorial and aggressive around their spawning sites.
While we’ll still likely see some wind, the water temperature is on the rise, and that’s only going to get the fish more active. So, be ready to adapt your approach and take advantage of these prime conditions. The next few weeks are shaping up to be exciting, and if you’re on the water, you could be in for some incredible fishing days ahead.
Need a little help dialing in on spawning bass? If you’re hitting the water on your own, check out this article for the best baits and spots to target big ones:
Let’s see if we can break the 30-pound mark again this week and keep the momentum rolling!
