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Guntersville Lake is one of the best fishing spots in Alabama. It is home to a variety of fish species including largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and striped bass. Nearby activities include hiking, camping, and boating. Fishing tips include using live bait and fishing in shallow waters during the spring and fall. The best time of year to visit is from April to June and September to November when the weather is mild with an average temperature of 70-80°F.
FEATURED FISH - BLACK CRAPPIE
It is an abundant species and is important both commercially and as a sport fish. Black crappies are easily caught, often as fast as the hook can be rebaited. The following are fishing methods used to catch this fish: Though they show a definite family resemblance, they are distinctive enough that they shouldn’t be confused with any other species. The black crappie and the white crappie are most often confused with each other. Despite their common names, both species are the same color (dark olive or black dorsally with silvery sides) and both have spots on the sides. However, the pattern of the spotting is distinctly different. In the black crappie the spots are more or less irregular and scattered while in the white crappie the spots may be more vague and are clearly arranged into 7-9 vertical bars on the sides. Another distinction; the black crappie has 7-8 dorsal spines while the white crappie has only 6, the same number as in its anal fin. In body shape the black crappie’s is somewhat deeper than the white crappie.
FISH SPECIES
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Largemouth Bass
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Rock Bass
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Smallmouth Bass
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Striped Bass
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White Bass
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Yellow Bass
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Bluegill
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Blue Catfish
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Channel Catfish
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Black Crappie
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
| Discharge | Stage | Elevation | |
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EAST FORK PINHOOK CR AT WINCHESTER RD AT HUNTSVIL
2024-12-17T01:25:00.000-06:00 |
64cfs | 6.47ft | 700ft |
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BLACKBURN FORK LITTLE WARRIOR R NR HOLLY SPRINGS
2024-12-21T01:15:00.000-06:00 |
14cfs | 2.19ft | 884ft |
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MULBERRY FORK NEAR GARDEN CITY
2024-12-21T01:15:00.000-06:00 |
225cfs | 3.89ft | 407ft |
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BIG CANOE CREEK AT ASHVILLE AL
2024-12-21T00:45:00.000-06:00 |
46cfs | 1.8ft | 533ft |
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PINHOOK C AT MASTIN LAKE RD AT HUNTSVILLE
2024-12-17T02:20:00.000-06:00 |
80cfs | 2.48ft | 652ft |
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ELK RIVER ABOVE FAYETTEVILLE
2024-12-21T01:15:00.000-06:00 |
2020cfs | 5.03ft | 679ft |
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WEST FORK PINHOOK CR AT BLUE SPRS RD AT HUNTSVILLE
2024-12-17T01:20:00.000-06:00 |
92cfs | 3.57ft | 700ft |
Nearby Camping
| Camping Area | Reservations | Toilets | Showers |
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| Florala State Park | |||
| Prairie Creek | |||
| Houston County Center | |||
| Blue Springs State Park | |||
| Open Pond Recreation Area | |||
| Sherling Lake City Park |
