Scott’s Guide Service 

4.9
(65 reviews)
 Lake Drive, Guntersville, AL 35976, United States–

Scott’s Guide Service 

Guntersville, AL, United States
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21 ft
3
4.9
(65 reviews)

Make some memories in Guntersville and go fishing with Scott's Guide Service. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Scott can tell you all about the local fishery.

These waters are known for Crappie, Largemouth Bass, White Bass, and more – with any luck, you'll have tight lines in no time. You'll target your catch by spinning, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Kids are welcome, so get 'em offline and onto the water! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. And, you can't go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty stomach!

Your vessel for the day is a 21' Phoenix Bass boat that holds up to 2 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures. Live bait is on offer, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

Before coming aboard, you will be required to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off-limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect. A few items to bring include a hat, sunglasses, bottled water, and sunblock (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with Scott's Guide Service!

Make some memories in Guntersville and go fishing with Scott's Guide Service. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Scott can tell you all about the local fishery.

These waters are known for Crappie, Largemouth Bass, White Bass, and more – with any luck, you'll have tight lines in no time. You'll target your catch by spinning, jigging, bottom fishing, or maybe something more specialized in this area.

Kids are welcome, so get 'em offline and onto the water! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. And, you can't go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets cranky on an empty stomach!

Your vessel for the day is a 21' Phoenix Bass boat that holds up to 2 passengers. It comes with all the essentials. You'll find rods, reels, and tackle waiting for you, along with lures. Live bait is on offer, but you should ask the captain whether you'll be catching it yourself.

Before coming aboard, you will be required to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off-limits or require a special tag, so make sure you know what to expect. A few items to bring include a hat, sunglasses, bottled water, and sunblock (non-spray). If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, just avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Give yourself something to look forward to and book a trip with Scott's Guide Service!

Scott Jernigan
Captain
Scott Jernigan
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4 Hour Trip – Bass (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Bass (Largemouth)
US $375
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip – Crappie (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 1 - Jul 15
Crappie
US $375
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip – Bass (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Bass (Largemouth)
US $375
Entire boat: 2 people
6 Hour Trip – Bass (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Bass (Largemouth)
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
6 Hour Trip – Crappie (AM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Oct 1 - Jul 15
Crappie
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
6 Hour Trip – Bass (PM)
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 1:00 PM
Bass (Largemouth)
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
Full day
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Bass (Largemouth)
US $700
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

4.9
65 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (70)

What anglers say

97%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
97%
Recommended
98%
Caught fish

All reviews (65)

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Anthony Collier
Anthony Collier
Repeat angler
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
amazing trip 10 out of 10
4 Hour Trip – Bass (AM) on August 28, 2026 • 2 adults

If you’re looking for an incredible bass fishing experience, I highly recommend this guide service! From the moment we hit the water, it was obvious that the guide knows exactly what they’re doing. They were extremely knowledgeable about the lake, knew where to find the fish, and were great at explaining techniques and helping me improve throughout the trip. The equipment was top-notch, the boat was clean and well-maintained, and the entire trip was professional, relaxed, and a lot of fun. We caught some great bass and had an experience I’ll definitely remember. Whether you’re an experienced angler or someone who’s just getting into bass fishing, this is a guide service I would highly recommend. I’ll absolutely be booking another trip!

Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
Scott Jernigan
Response from Captain

Thank you sir for the kind words! I really enjoyed sharing the boat with y’all!

Pete Heinz
Pete Heinz
us
Florida, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
New
good trip
4 Hour Trip – Crappie (AM) on October 26, 2026 • 2 adults

all went great caught lots of fish

Scott Jernigan
Response from Captain

Thanks for the kind words!

Don Derivaux
Don Derivaux
Repeat angler
us
Alabama, US
Member since 2019
2 trips
5.0
Verified
An amazing last day of summer fishing trip with my 6 and 9 year old grandsons!
4 Hour Trip – Bass (PM) on July 31, 2026 • 1 adult • 2 children

Captain Scott was timely and responsible and knowledgable. He was very patient with my grankids and we got some great photos. I learned some great new techniques for bass fishiing!

Jim Buerkle
Jim Buerkle
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
4.7
Verified
Great Day on the water
4 Hour Trip – Bass (AM) on July 31, 2026 • 2 adults

Scott worked his butt off to put me on fish. We fished 5 hours on a four hour trip and only could get a couple of small fish and 3 rolls on a plopper. Not the captains fault they dropped the lake 2 feet and the temps dropped 10 degrees. Apparantly thefiah took a day off.

Reported catch:
Largemouth Bass
Heath Brown
Heath Brown
us
South Carolina, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Bass Trip
4 Hour Trip – Bass (AM) on July 10, 2026 • 3 adults

We had a great time, had some laughs, caught some fish, and learned techniques. Scott was great to my boys!

Scott Jernigan
Response from Captain

Thank you sir! I hope yall had a great last day of vacation.

FAQs about Scott’s Guide Service

Scott’s Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $375 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Bass (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $375 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Bass (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $375 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Crappie (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Bass (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Bass (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Crappie (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $700 per group, additional US $125 per person after 2 guests - Full day (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Scott’s Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
Trips booked with Scott’s Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (we use artificial lures for all bass and most crappie and minnows for crappie depending on season)
  • Lures
Scott’s Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing (lake guntersville is a tennesse river impoundment)
  • Lake fishing
Scott’s Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Heavy tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
Top targeted fish species with Scott’s Guide Service include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (White)
  • Crappie

Your captain

Scott Jernigan
Scott Jernigan
Guntersville, Alabama, United States
ID & license verified
65 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2023
I grew up fishing at Lake Eufaula. It was a great lake then and I won my share of tournaments there. Then I started traveling to fish in Guntersville and fell in love with the lake and the area. Now I guide here and love it!
Scott Jernigan
Scott Jernigan
Fully verified
65
reviews
2023
member since
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response
I grew up fishing at Lake Eufaula. It was a great lake then and I won my share of tournaments there. Then I started traveling to fish in Guntersville and fell in love with the lake and the area. Now I guide here and love it!

The fish you can target

Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
White Bass
White Bass
Crappie
Crappie
Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass
White Bass
White Bass
Crappie
Crappie

Real catches by this captain

  • good trip
    Pete H.
    Pete H.
  • An amazing last day of summer fishing trip with my 6 and 9 year old grandsons!
    Don D.
    Don D.
  • Scott is a top notch guide
    Kara N.
    Kara N.
  • Knowledgeable, friendly guide
    Elizabeth F.
    Elizabeth F.
  • Huge Ass Bass!
    Douglas N.
    Douglas N.
  • Excellent
    Kendall C.
    Kendall C.
  • great captain
    Hershel E.
    Hershel E.
  • Scott is a great guide
    Steve M.
    Steve M.
  • Lake Guntersville fishing
    Tawnya B.
    Tawnya B.
  • Great days fishing trip
    Baz L.
    Baz L.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
2022
Boat manufacturer
Phoenix
Boat type
Bass boat
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Lake Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
we use artificial lures for all bass and most crappie and minnows for crappie depending on season
Lures

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child friendly
all kids are welcome sunscreen and sunglasses i have vest but your welcome to bring one
You keep catch
Crappie and white bass
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
 Cash
 PayPal
 Checks
 Bank transfer

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