Lake Guntersville in 3-D at today's water level. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Guntersville today
Alabama · 64.5 sq mi · updated
Some algae possible, 63°F water, calm this morning.
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Surface water temperature, .
Where the fish are today
87% Good chance for crappie today · 4–22 ft deep
- Water 63°F on top, a bit cool for them, so they feed in the warmest water they can find.
- Best water today is 4–22 ft deep, mostly on open water over the deep basin.
- The lake is mixed top to bottom, so fish can use many depths.
Best zone: open water, about 3% of them, 20–24 ft deep (the fish on the map above).
See the fish in 3-D Every fish, every zone and the heat map: LakeScope PRO.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
What's biting
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
From the water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Water level
No fresh view yet.
Clarity and algae
Some algae possible Algae possible
Last clear view from above: .
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:16 am · sunset 4:41 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Recent catches
Shared by anglers in the LakeScope app. Spots are shown to about half a mile.
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The whole week of bite times, lake alerts, the depth map and the 3-D view of Lake Guntersville.
