Make an adventure out of your next trip to Guntersville, Alabama, and go fishing with the Guntersville Bass Fishing Guide. Captain Tim is your knowledgeable and experienced local guide.

With Capt Tim’s help and if you’re lucky, the fish in these waters include Largemouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Smallmouth Bass, and more.

Capt. Tim tailors every trip to your specific needs, so let him know what you’re after! Depending on the trip and species, you’ll be using techniques like bottom fishing, topwater, or maybe a class on fishing with your electronics.

You’re looking at 4 to 8-hour trips, where you’ll usually go after the likes of largemouth bass, depending on the weather and time of year.

Fishing is about family time if planning a family adventure. Kids are welcome! If you don’t have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there’s one on board. Customers are encouraged to bring snacks so that everyone stays happy and energized!

You’ll be fishing aboard a 21-foot Phoenix Bass boat that can carry up to four passengers. It comes with a fighting chair and everything else you need for a productive day on the water.

Rods, reels, and tackle are provided, as well as lures.

Before coming aboard, you may need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain.

Some essentials to bring are sunglasses and your favorite sunscreen (non-spray). Drinks are included, free of charge. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but try to avoid hard liquor and glass bottles.

Get in touch with Capt. Tim below. Start planning your trip today!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $350
    If you're looking for a way to spend half a day in the gorgeous nature of Lake Guntersville, this trip is right for you. Get started early and finish early!
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Popping
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
    Bass (Smallmouth)
    Smallmouth Bass
    Bass (Spotted)
    Spotted Bass
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $350
    If you're looking for a way to spend the afternoon on gorgeous Lake Guntersville this may be just the thing for you. Have a production day, then finish it on the water!
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Popping
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
    Bass (Smallmouth)
    Smallmouth Bass
    Bass (Spotted)
    Spotted Bass
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $450
    If you're looking for a way to spend a little more than half a day in the gorgeous nature of Lake Guntersville, this trip is right for you. Get started early and finish just in time for lunch!
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Popping
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
    Bass (Smallmouth)
    Smallmouth Bass
    Bass (Spotted)
    Spotted Bass
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $450
    If you're looking to avoid waking up at the break of dawn or have prior commitments in the morning, this may be the trip for you. If you'd like to enjoy the gorgeous Lake Guntersville and see the sunset you will like this. Get started at approximately noon and finish just in time for dinner!
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Popping
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
    Bass (Smallmouth)
    Smallmouth Bass
    Bass (Spotted)
    Spotted Bass
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $550
    If you're looking for the full Lake Guntersville experience, this may be the trip for you. If you want to learn the lake or have an upcoming tournament, this will give us time to teach you many areas of Lake Guntersville. Get started early, run, and gun. bring your lunch!
    Types of fishing
    River Fishing
    Lake Fishing
    Flats Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Fly Fishing
    Popping
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Bass (Largemouth)
    Largemouth Bass
    Bass (Smallmouth)
    Smallmouth Bass
    Bass (Spotted)
    Spotted Bass
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 12 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Satisfied with the boat
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William H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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An excellent morning

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 20, 2024
Tim took my 11 year old grandson, Ustyn, and me on a 4 hour bass fishing adventure. Ustyn, who recently moved to this country,...
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Timothy J.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Great Guide

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on May 28, 2024
This trip was my wife’s first in a few years and a first for her 16 year old niece who just immigrated from the Philippines....
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Dan W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A great morning on short notice

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 30, 2024
My wife and I went out with Tim on short notice. We were able to book with Tim on Thursday afternoon for the following Friday...
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Ken J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Lake Guntersville Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 10, 2024
Captain Tim was an excellent fishing guide. He provided everything needed for a day on the lake including fishing guidance....
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John Z.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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Birthday Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on July 27, 2024
We booked this trip for our son’s 8th birthday. Tim was amazing and patient with our son and took the time to teach him technique...
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FAQs about Guntersville Bass Fishing

Guntersville Bass Fishing offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $450 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $550 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Guntersville Bass Fishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Guntersville Bass Fishing include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • Drinks (The boat has a cooler onboard, with ice and bottled water. Please bring any other drinks you would like to add to cooler)

Guntersville Bass Fishing offers the following types of fishing:
  • River Fishing (The Tennessee River, which is Lake Guntersville, Wheeler lake and Pickwick Lake)
  • Lake Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Guntersville Bass Fishing offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Guntersville Bass Fishing include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Bass (Spotted)

Your captain

Tim Macknair
Guntersville, Alabama, United States
ID & license verified
12 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since March 2024
With 12 years of experience, Capt. Tim is prepared to show you the best of these waters. The crew will demonstrate techniques such as bottom fishing, spinning, popping, trolling, drifting, fly fishing, or something unique to the area. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

The fish you can target

Bass (Largemouth) Largemouth Bass
Bass (Smallmouth) Smallmouth Bass
Bass (Spotted) Spotted Bass

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
21 ft
Year built
2023
Boat manufacturer
Phoenix
Boat type
Bass boat

Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

River Fishing
The Tennessee River, which is Lake Guntersville, Wheeler lake and Pickwick Lake
Lake Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Drinks
The boat has a cooler onboard, with ice and bottled water. Please bring any other drinks you would like to add to cooler

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
I love having kids onboard; the starting age is based on their experience. But most everyone is welcome~
Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
Visa
Mastercard
American Express