Learn how I catch summer bass on Guntersville Lake using shallow water tactics — even without a big bass boat. These 5 tips work anywhere.

2025 has already brought some incredible fishing days on Lake Guntersville. From changing conditions to shifting patterns, I’ve been on the water testing different spots, baits, and techniques—and learning a ton in the process. Whether you’re planning a trip or just curious what’s been working, here are five tactics that have consistently put fish in the boat so far this year.

When bass are finicky, post-frontal conditions are brutal, or you need a reaction bite, the chatterbait is one of the best tools in your tackle box. This vibrating jig rips through grass, creates tons of action, and gets bass to strike even when they aren’t actively feeding.