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!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Bass (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $350
    4-hour Bass fishing
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Crappie (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $350
    4 hours of Crappie fishing
    Targeted fish
    Crappie
    Crappie
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Bass (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $350
    4 hours of Bass fishing.
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Bass (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $500
    6 hours of bass fishing
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Crappie (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $500
    6 hours of Crappie fishing
    Targeted fish
    Crappie
    Crappie
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Bass (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $500
    6 hours of Bass fishing.
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
  • Private trip
    Full day
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $700
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 20 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Fishing with Scott was the Highlight of our trip!
Fishing with Scott was the Highlight of our trip!
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Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Holly D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Scott was the Highlight of our trip!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Bass (PM) on July 3, 2024
From the start, Scott was super easy to communicate with! Willing to do what it took to make sure we got out on the water at...
Holly D. recommends Scott’s Guide Service
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Lori S.
Excellent
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Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Scott Jernigan fishing guide

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Crappie (AM) on April 16, 2024
This guy is Amazing!!!! He goes above and beyond what he was supposed to do. I feel like he taught us so much about fishing,...
Lori S. recommends Scott’s Guide Service
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Glenn V.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Bass fishing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Bass (AM) on July 28, 2024
Captain Scott put us on fish all day enjoy catching them.  He answered all our questions we had about his equipment and bait...
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Fletch F.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Experienced

VERIFIED   NEW  Full day on October 12, 2024
Scott was the greatest, easy going, attentive and a great sense of humor…and we caught lots of fish. We will be back. Thanks...
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Michael G.
Excellent
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Fishing with Scott

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Bass (AM) on June 14, 2024
Captain Scott is the best he took me out on a 4 hours bass fishing trip and he made sure I caught my moneys worth he is by...
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FAQs about Scott’s Guide Service

Scott’s Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Bass (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Crappie (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip – Bass (PM) (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 – Crappie (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip – Bass (PM) (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
  • Lures

Scott’s Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing
  • 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
Guntersville, Alabama, United States
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20 Customer reviews
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Member since June 2023
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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

Bass (Largemouth) Largemouth Bass
Bass (White) White Bass
Crappie Crappie

What the boat is like

Boat Image
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

Which types of fishing are offered

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
Lures

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

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
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