Guide To Fishing At Lake Guntersville
AKA: Guntersville Reservoir

Alabama's largest lake, Lake Guntersville is a 68,000-acre reservoir located on the Tennessee River in the northeast corner of Alabama. The lake spans 75 miles from Nickajack Dam to Guntersville Dam with over 950 miles of shoreline.
Guntersville is known as a quality bass reservoir, yet has much more to offer. Crappie, catfish, stripers, sauger, bluegill and other sunfish are also plentiful here. Marinas and public boat ramps are scattered up and down the lake for launching pontoons, pleasure boats and fishing boats of all kinds. At Lake Guntersville State Park there is shoreline access for those who wish to fish from the bank or launch a canoe or kayak. There are plenty of campgrounds at or nearby the lake, along with restaurants, stores, boat rentals, fishing supplies and other amenities to enhance your trip. Come for a few days of fishing, or bring the family for an extended vacation.
What to fish for...
Fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, blue catfish, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, bluegill, longear sunfish, redear sunfish, striped bass and sauger at Lake Guntersville in Alabama.
Primary fish species residing in Lake Guntersville
Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.
Lake Guntersville Amenities
Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES
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Fishing Boat Rentals
Erwin Boat Rentals
Rentals: Pontoon boats
423 834-7778
Guntersville Boat Rentals
Rentals: Pontoon boats
256 960-1807
Islands Boat Rental on Lake Guntersville
Rentals: Kayaks and pontoon boats
256 506-0300
Lakeshore Watercraft Rental
Rentals: Kayaks and pontoon boats
256 609-2847
Town Creek Fishing Center
Rentals: Bass boats, canoes, kayaks and pontoon boats
256 571-5440
Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Cober Bridge Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast section of the lake, at the south end of the Veterans Drive Bridge, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.
Goose Pond Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Ed Hembree Drive, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.
Guntersville Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off at the east end of the State Route 69 Bridge, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Guntersville Municipal Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, off Wyeth Drive, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Jackson County Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off County Park Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.
Jaycees Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, at the west end of the State Route 69 Bridge, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.
Lake Guntersville State Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Anthony Carr Scenic Drive, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.
Langston City Park Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, at the north end of the 67 Road Bridge, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.
Marshall County Park Public Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, at the north end of the US Highway 431 Bridge, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Mink Creek Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off State Route 79, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Poll Cat Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, at the east end of the State Route 227 Bridge, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and limited, paved parking.
Short Break Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, at the east end of the State Route 227 Bridge, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and limited, paved parking.
Siebold Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, off Siebold Creek Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Thomas Avenue Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast section of the lake, west side, off Thomas Avenue, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Trail of Tears Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, east side, off Anthony Carr Scenic Drive, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.
Waterfront Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off State Route 79, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.
Marinas
Goose Pond Colony Marina
417 Ed Hembree Drive
Scottsboro, AL 35769
256 912-0080
Guntersville Marina
100 Marina Lane
Guntersville, AL 35976
256 582-3625
Sunrise Marina
28571 US-431
Grant, AL 35747
256 582-8087
Click here for a Alabama Fishing License.
Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Honeycomb Campground - 256 582-9882
Riverview Campground - 256 582-3014
Georgia Mountain RV Resort - 256 505-3010
Little Mountain Marina Reservation Campground - 256 582-8211
Honeycomb Haven Rv Park - 615 423-4059
Marshall County Park Campground - 256 582-2193
Fisherman's Rest RV Park - 256 505-8125
Lake Guntersville State Park Campground - 256 571-5455
Lakeside Campground - 256 582-8051
Seibold Camp Ground - 256 582-0040
Blue Heron RV Resort - 256 571-7527
Little Mountain Marina Campground - 256 582-1280
Eagle's landing Campground - RV Park - 256 218-1259
Crawford RV Park Campground - 256 574-5366
Jackson County Park Campground - 256 574-4719
Lake Guntersville AL Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Lake Video
Contact Information
Lake Guntersville
Alred Marina
351 Marina Rd
Guntersville, AL 35976
256 582-4400
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Lake Guntersville, the largest lake in AL, provides fishing for a wide variety of fish species.