Lake Guntersville

Tennessee Valley Authority β€’ Impounded 1939 β€’ 67,900 surface acres

Lake Guntersville

593.93 ft MSL Observed level
Updated
24h change: 0.05 ft
Lake Guntersville water level
30-Day Level Trend Lake Guntersville water level
30d Change: -0.47 ft 7d Change: -0.19 ft

Fishing Lake Guntersville

Solunar Fishing Report Β· Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Lake Guntersville Fishing Report

Solunar RatingGood (3/4)
Best solunar period β€” Moon Overhead 6:57 AM–8:57 AM CST

Waning Crescent (20% illuminated); strongest solunar period: Moon Overhead 6:57 AM–8:57 AM CST; lake at 593.93 ft, steady over 24 hours.

Minor PeriodMoonrise
1:01 AM – 2:01 AM
Major PeriodMoon Overhead
6:57 AM – 8:57 AM
Minor PeriodMoonset
1:44 PM – 2:44 PM
Major PeriodMoon Underfoot
7:19 PM – 9:19 PM
Sunrise 6:08 AMSunset 4:49 PMMoonrise 1:31 AMMoonset 2:14 PMTimes in CST

The solunar rating follows solunar theory, an angler tradition rather than a measurement. Today's rating reflects a gently rising lake level. Moon and sun times are calculated for the lake's location; it is not a catch report.

Fishing & Boating Rules

Official Sources
Commonly Targeted Species:
🐟 Crappie🐟 Bass🐟 Bluegill

Limits, licenses, and boating requirements change often. Check the current official rules before fishing or boating on Lake Guntersville:

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Copernicus Sentinel-2

Latest Satellite Image of Lake Guntersville

A true-colour image from the most recent low-cloud Sentinel-2 pass over the lake. It shows the lake as it looked on the capture date, not today.

Captured 2026-10-25 (0% cloud cover in scene)
Sentinel-2 true-colour satellite image of Lake Guntersville captured 2026-10-25
10 m/px β€’ Level-2A surface reflectanceOpen full image β†—

Contains modified Copernicus Sentinel data 2026, processed via the Copernicus Data Space Ecosystem.

Living Near Lake Guntersville

Shoreline and docks. Shoreline use on Lake Guntersville is managed by Tennessee Valley Authority. Whether private docks are allowed, and where, depends on that operator's shoreline rules. Before making an offer on waterfront property, confirm with the operator whether a dock permit exists and whether it transfers to a new owner.

Flood pool and easements. Property near the water may carry flowage easements that limit building below a set elevation. Check the deed, a survey and the operator's rules before buying.

Nearby towns. Guntersville, AL, Scottsboro, AL. Property taxes, utilities, HOA covenants and short-term rental rules vary between towns and counties.

Lakefront Living & Property

Living on Lake Guntersville

Considering a lake cabin, waterfront home, or retirement property on Lake Guntersville? Water levels, dock permits, and flood pool limits all affect waterfront property, so review them before you buy.

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Updated
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Updated
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Updated
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