Guntersville, AL Fishing Trip — October

Your Guntersville, AL Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 72°F / Low 56°F3.4" rain · 9 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in October

25 species
Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
CrappieGood
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
CatfishGood
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
BluegillGood
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing
White CrappieFair
White Crappie
Various
Yellow BassFair
Yellow Bass
Various
Freshwater DrumFair
Freshwater Drum
Various
TilapiaFair
Tilapia
Various
Longnose GarFair
Longnose Gar
Various
Redbreast SunfishFair
Redbreast Sunfish
Various
Shortnose GarFair
Shortnose Gar
Various
White PerchFair
White Perch
Various
Redear SunfishFair
Redear Sunfish
Various
Redfin PickerelFair
Redfin Pickerel
Various
Rock BassFair
Rock Bass
Various
Green SunfishFair
Green Sunfish
Various
Guadalupe BassFair
Guadalupe Bass
Various
Hybrid Striped BassFair
Hybrid Striped Bass
Various
Black CrappieFair
Black Crappie
Various
BowfinFair
Bowfin
Various
Chain PickerelFair
Chain Pickerel
Various
White BassFair
White Bass
Various

October Weather in Guntersville

72°F
Avg High
56°F
Avg Low
3.4"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

6 Guides Matched

$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

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Alabama Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$13.10
Non-Resident$51.80
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Freshwater and saltwater licenses sold separately.

Buy License Online — Alabama

Species Regulations

Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day in combination with largemouth and smallmouth bass
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass are combined for purposes of bag limits. Check specific water body regulations for exceptions.

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:2 per day
Size Limit:22-inch minimum

There are specific regulations for certain areas, so anglers should consult the Alabama Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division regulations for details.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:30 per day
Size Limit:9-inch minimum

There are some exceptions on specific bodies of water, so anglers should consult the regulations for their specific location.

Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

No limit on channel and blue catfish less than 34 inches in length. Only one blue catfish greater than 34 inches in length may be harvested per day.

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