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North Alabama has a lot to offer. The Tennessee River runs east to west across the northern portion of Alabama. It includes: Guntersville Lake, Wheeler Lake, Wilson Lake, and Pickwick Lake. Beginning in the northeast corner of Alabama is the Coosa River. The lakes of the Coosa river that are in North Alabama include: Weiss Lake, Neely Henry Lake, and Logan Martin Lake. In the central portion of North Alabama is Smith Lake which is the impounded Sipsey Fork of the Black Warrior River. These lakes combine to provide some of the best largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted bass fishing in the world. Other types of fish for this area include: bluegill, various types of sunfish, crappie, sauger, white bass, striped bass, and catfish.
Recent News

Banks Shaw comes from behind to win Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Stop 3 Presented by Suzuki Marine on Wheeler Lake
March 21, 2026 • MLF DECATUR, Ala. – Harrison, Tennessee’s Banks Shaw looked mortal at the last Bass Pro Tour event, where he

Lane’s lead tightens after Day 2 of Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Stop 3 Presented by Suzuki Marine on Wheeler Lake
March 20, 2026 • MLF DECATUR, Ala. – Day 2 of Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Presented by MillerTech Stop 3 Presented by Suzuki

Alabama’s Cal Lane leads slugfest After Day 1 of Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Stop 3 Presented by Suzuki Marine on Wheeler Lake
March 19, 2026 • MLF DECATUR, Ala. – When the entire Top 10 weighs in at least 20 pounds out

Kentucky’s Lamb edges field for victory at second Phoenix Bass Fishing League event Sunday at Lake Guntersville
Tennessee’s Suratt wins co-angler division March 9, 2026 • MLF GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – Boater Luke Lamb of Nicholasville, Kentucky, caught a total

Cleveland’s Dyar gets elusive kicker to secure victory at Phoenix Bass Fishing League event at Lake Guntersville
Alabama’s Brewer tops co-angler division March 9, 2026 • MLF GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – Boater Logan Dyar of Cleveland, Alabama, caught five bass

Lakey and McGehee Take 1st Place in the 2026 Alabama Bass Trail North Division Opener on Lake Guntersville
By Jason Duran Lake Guntersville has taken a lot of casts in recent months. Between local events, seasonal anglers, and

Combs and Tipton Hammer Out the Win with 23.38 lbs. on Lake Guntersville at the Bill Lewis Lures All Traps No Scopes Open Tournament
Shane Combs and Wayne Tipton weigh 23.38 lbs. for the win. Photos by Kenneth Grover 173 boats entered the 2026

A Winning Catch: OFF! Partners with Major League Fishing as Official Mosquito & Tick Repellent for 2026
Partnership introduces new OFF!® Deep Woods® MAX Aerosol through fan experiences, Team Series integration and features across MLF media platforms,

Weekley wins by 1 ounce at Toyota Series at Lake Guntersville
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – The final weigh-in of the Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats Central Division event on Lake Guntersville was can’t-miss. Out of

Patience pays off with win for Athens’ Yarbrough at Phoenix Bass Fishing League event at Lake Guntersville
Tennessee’s Suratt earns title in co-angler division SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – Boater Ben Yarbrough of Athens, Alabama, caught a total of five bass
