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Guntersville Lake

Boat Ramps
38
Access Points
47
Species
42

Lake Guntersville, stretching 75 miles from Nickajack Dam to Guntersville Dam, is Alabama's largest lake with approximately 67,900 acres of water surface. This majestic impoundment of the Tennessee River extends across the Alabama-Tennessee border, with the majority in Alabama (only about 2,500 acres in Tennessee). With an average depth of 15-19 feet and a maximum depth of 45 feet, Lake Guntersville offers 949 miles of shoreline nestled between steep, forested ridges. Known nationwide for outstanding bass fishing, particularly trophy largemouth bass, this diverse fishery is characterized by abundant aquatic vegetation including hydrilla and milfoil, complemented by numerous submerged stump fields left after forest clearing prior to flooding. The lake's varied structure, from shallow flats to deep channel ledges, makes it one of the Southeast's premier fishing destinations.

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Guntersville Lake. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Guntersville Municipal Park Access

Guntersville Municipal Park Access

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Town Creek Fishing Center Access

Town Creek Fishing Center Access

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Rayford Tucker Poll Cat Boat Ramp

Rayford Tucker Poll Cat Boat Ramp

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Trail of Tears Access

Trail of Tears Access

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Thomas Avenue Access

Thomas Avenue Access

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Tennessee Valley Authority Access

Tennessee Valley Authority Access

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Marshall County Park Access

Marshall County Park Access

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Short Creek Parking Area

Short Creek Parking Area

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Lake Guntersville State Park Access

Lake Guntersville State Park Access

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Know where you can legally fish on Guntersville Lake

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Alabama licenses and regulations

Alabama Boating Regulations

When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.

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Alabama Fishing License 

A License Information Packet can be viewed for each license for information, laws and regulations. 

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Alabama Fishing Regulations

This river has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this river is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.

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Alabama Stream Access Laws

The public can float waterways that meet various standards, but generally include all those capable of floating commercial logs outside of flood seasons. Boaters may not walk on private streambeds or access navigable waters through private lands, unless there is no posted signage stating the land is private. Portage is only permitted in an emergency. 

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Take Guntersville Lake with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

  • Use the map without signal

    Download the map around Guntersville Lake to use it offline when coverage drops.

  • Log your catches here

    Keep a private fishing journal for Guntersville Lake to find where and when fish are biting for you.

  • HD depth charts from Garmin

    Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.

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