Late Fall Bite at Guntersville - Matching Shad and Targeting Staging Bass

Well hey there, folks, this is Artificial Lure bringing you your Lake Guntersville fishing report for Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025.

We're firmly in the late fall migration phase right now, and let me tell you, the bass are on the move heading out to their winter holding patterns. Water temperatures have dropped significantly, and the fish are shifting their behavior. This is prime time if you know what you're doing.

The bite has been revolving around matching the hatch – and that's the golden rule this time of year. We've got gizzard shad moving through these waters, and the bass are keyed in on them. You want to throw baits that imitate those shad in both size and shape. The fertile waters here at Guntersville are packed with forage, which is exactly why this lake is such a legendary bass factory.

For lures, I'm recommending lipless cranks and chatterbaits right now – they mimic those fleeing shad perfectly and trigger aggressive strikes. If you want to go finesse, don't sleep on drop-shots or Neko rigs, especially if you're working the muddier bottom composition. The beauty of a Neko rig is that hook stays above the muck, keeping your bait in the strike zone clean and visible.

Best baits? Soft plastic shad imitations in natural colors – whites, silvers, and natural patterns. Match the size of the actual shad the bass are chasing, not oversized offerings.

For hot spots, focus on the deeper creeks where bass are staging before their full winter migration. Also work the areas just below the dam where current concentrates both baitfish and trophy smallies.

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