Guided Bass Fishing

North Alabama Bass Fishing Guide

Four great lakes across the Tennessee and Coosa River valleys, one expert guide.

North Alabama is one of the best bass fishing regions in the country, and Captain Shane Ellis guides its four standout lakes. The Tennessee River gives you Lake Guntersville — a national-class trophy largemouth fishery — while the Coosa River chain delivers Weiss, Neely Henry, and Logan Martin, each loaded with hard-fighting spotted bass and quality largemouth.

This regional guide ties it all together. Explore each lake, find your hometown's best-matched water, and book a trip that fits your goals and the season. From Huntsville to Birmingham to the Georgia line, there's a great day of bass fishing within reach.

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Tennessee River

Lake Guntersville — 69,000 acres of grass and ledges and the region's premier trophy largemouth fishery.

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Coosa River chain

Weiss, Neely Henry, and Logan Martin — shallow cover, current, and excellent spotted-bass fishing across three distinct reservoirs.

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Matched to you

Shane picks the lake based on your hometown, the season, and the kind of trip you want — trophy hunt, fast numbers, or a relaxed family day.

The Lakes

Four lakes we guide

Lake Guntersville

Alabama's premier trophy largemouth fishery

Weiss Lake

Shallow, fishy Coosa River water near the Georgia line

Neely Henry Lake

Coosa River current, riprap, and hard-fighting spots

Logan Martin Lake

The 'Lake of a Thousand Coves' on the Coosa

Trip Rates

Simple, all-inclusive guided trip pricing

Guided bass fishing trips from $399 · reserve with a $100 deposit. All rods, reels, tackle, and boat included.

4-Hour Guided Bass Fishing Trip

$399

⏱ 4 hours · 1–2 people with Captain Shane

Fully equipped Phoenix bass boat
Quality rods & tackle
Proven local techniques
Catch & release guidance

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6-Hour Guided Bass Fishing Trip

$499

⏱ 6 hours · 1–2 people with Captain Shane

Fully equipped Phoenix bass boat
Quality rods & tackle
Proven local techniques
More time on the water

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💳 A $100 deposit reserves your guided trip date. Deposits are non-refundable but transferable within the same calendar year.

Explore

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Good to Know

Frequently asked questions

What's the best bass lake in North Alabama?

Lake Guntersville is the most famous and best for trophy largemouth, but Weiss, Neely Henry, and Logan Martin are excellent Coosa River fisheries with their own strengths. The best choice depends on the season and where you're coming from.

Which lake is right for me?

Captain Shane will match the lake to your goals and hometown — Guntersville for trophies, Weiss for shallow Coosa largemouth, and Neely Henry or Logan Martin for spotted bass close to Gadsden and Birmingham.