Guntersville Fishing Report – June 1, 2025
Capt. Jim Leary
June 1, 2025
Lake Guntersville - Freshwater Fishing Report
Guntersville continues to impress week after week. This season is shaping up to feel a lot like that magical 2013–2015 run when big tournament weights and surprise patterns were the norm. The bass are showing up in unexpected areas and reacting to presentations that don't typically shine this late in the spring.
Normally in June, you're thinking deep ledges, crankbaits, big worms, jigs, and maybe flutter spoons. We had that for about a week—then Mother Nature stepped in with cooler temps, steady rain, and ripping current. That mix pushed fish to roam and hold in places that are just off the radar. The fish are there—you just have to keep moving until you find something special. And once you do, it's on.
This past week has been a buffet of bites. You could throw the whole tacklebox and get bit on something. Or everything. It's one of those weeks where the bass decide what's hot each day.
Lake Guntersville Fishing Forecast:
Looking ahead to this week, the forecast calls for a warm-up with less rain. That may pull some fish offshore, but honestly? With so much food shallow, we're not convinced they're in a hurry to leave. Grass is maturing fast, and milfoil is more widespread than expected. We've even seen a little bit of that old-school blend of hydrilla and milfoil again. It's helping hold fish and bringing back memories of the "glory days."
Target Species:
Largemouth Bass , Crappie
More Fishing Reports:
