Bank fishing Guntersville Wednesday?

Hey guys! I have to be at the Big G on Wednesday/Thursday for work this week. I’ve never fished it, but have always wanted to, and want to seize the chance. I know I’ve watched a lot of videos and seen a lot of pictures where people catch them from the bank over that way.

Does anyone want to help help a guy out with general areas? I know that’s like asking for a pot of gold, but I know I’ve seen mention of certain bridges, causeways (whatever that is), and other things on here. Any help is appreciated!!!

Browns creek bridge (Hwy 69) or Town creek bridge (Hwy 227) would be your best bets, IMO.

Just about any of the bridges hold fish ! Most bites come first light or last light but their is a mid day bit sometimes also! blue ice or monkey milk bobbygarlands will do the trick many other colors work well also ! Most fish been 6-10’ u will just have count it down and see ! Good luck and post some pics if you get to go! Also the big dock behind Goosepond bait and tackle usually has fish on it as well!

Also, 431 bridge right when you come into Guntersville behind Publix! Check it out and good luck!


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Thanks for the input! Would there be a location in the area to purchase minnows? When I search bait and tackle shops all I can seem to find is a restaurant. I’m sure there is a gas station that has minnows somewhere there, but no luck finding it.

Ill be in the state park area but will drive wherever as I’ll have some time.

Thanks again for for the feedback. Keep it coming.

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Originally Posted by crappieyak

Thanks for the input! Would there be a location in the area to purchase minnows? When I search bait and tackle shops all I can seem to find is a restaurant. I’m sure there is a gas station that has minnows somewhere there, but no luck finding it.

Ill be in the state park area but will drive wherever as I’ll have some time.

Thanks again for for the feedback. Keep it coming.

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As soon as you come into Guntersville there is a gas station on the same side of Publix that sale tackle and minnows. If you look across the street next to the hotel there sits a Texaco that also sale minnows. Also, Guntersville tackle is off the other bridge FYI


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As soon as you come into Guntersville there is a gas station on the same side of Publix that sale tackle and minnows. If you look across the street next to the hotel there sits a Texaco that also sale minnows. Also, Guntersville tackle is off the other bridge FYI


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There is also a store across from a boat launch that sales tackle and minnows... you can’t miss it and if you need to ask someone and they’ll definitely point you in the right direction! Welcome to Bama!!!


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Guntersville Tackle and Outdoors has the best minnows I’ve ever bought and their cheap too. $5 or $5.50 for 1/4 lb
of shiners or toughies. Home owned store too. It’s on Hwy 69 on the west end of the causeway.

I haven't tried it, but I bet you can catch some crappie bank fishing by the river bridge there on 431.



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I'll sell you the coordinates to IDOT's favorite fishing hole for $50 in unmarked funds.

I 1000% agree with Fur on the Guntersville Tackle Outdoors! Their minnow's are very reasonable in price and amazing quality. I have bought gas station minnows and had them die within a hour of getting them while the water was cool and had air pumping on them. The ones from Guntersville Tackle Outdoors have went hours without air and have survived for almost a week with air and kept cool.

I have caught crappie and Bass off the fishing pier on Sunset Trail Dr. Google Maps

If you're out in the state park area the bridge at Town Creek is hard to beat in that area.

Awesome! I will definitely be over to check out the bridge in town creek. I’ve got my crappie poles out with 2lbs test and BG’s rigged in my favorite color with one minnow pole to cast. Can’t wait.

I have recently heard of these bank fishing areas. I will be checking them out this march when I have finished the radiation treatments. Beach Creek Causeway, Browns, Stockton, 227 and the New Hope side of the dam are supposed to be good bank fishing areas.

Mike

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Originally Posted by crappieyak

Awesome! I will definitely be over to check out the bridge in town creek. I’ve got my crappie poles out with 2lbs test and BG’s rigged in my favorite color with one minnow pole to cast. Can’t wait.

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Be prepared for a fight with 2lb test line! I normally use 4lb test because of the monsters I’ve caught in Guntersville FYI


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Originally Posted by shipahoy41

I have recently heard of these bank fishing areas. I will be checking them out this march when I have finished the radiation treatments. Beach Creek Causeway, Browns, Stockton, 227 and the New Hope side of the dam are supposed to be good bank fishing areas.

Mike

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Ship, you sent me a PM asking about handicap accessible fishing places, so I thought I'd respond to your post. None of these areas that are being talked about are easily accessible. At best all of these areas involve walking down large limestone rock piles to get to the water . Most also involve climbing over a guard rail. Not trying to talk you out of coming up, just letting you know what you'll find when you get there.

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Ship, you sent me a PM asking about handicap accessible fishing places, so I thought I'd respond to your post. None of these areas that are being talked about are easily accessible. At best all of these areas involve walking down large limestone rock piles to get to the water . Most also involve climbing over a guard rail. Not trying to talk you out of coming up, just letting you know what you'll find when you get there.

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The fishing pier off Sunset Trail Dr is wheelchair accessible. They have a ramp going down to it. Google Maps It's probably the best area to get you out over the water with a good area to fish with a wheelchair.

Well, Friday just before the rain, people were catching limits at Town Creek. Saturday the bite was very slow for most. Today thru Friday night should be great! I'm actually going to another lake Friday at 5am. I'll let you know how we do.

431 or Town Creek is killer right now. However, if you drive passed TC about 8 miles, you can fish South Sauty, which is doing pretty good.

Good luck and tight lines!

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Originally Posted by FurFlyin

Ship, you sent me a PM asking about handicap accessible fishing places, so I thought I'd respond to your post. None of these areas that are being talked about are easily accessible. At best all of these areas involve walking down large limestone rock piles to get to the water . Most also involve climbing over a guard rail. Not trying to talk you out of coming up, just letting you know what you'll find when you get there.

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Thank FurFlyin and Bamafan 2277 for your response my friends. How difficult is it to get to the fishing pier on Sunset Trail? Neither my pastor or I walk very far without having to rest. You can PM an address near there that I can put in my GPS or addresses of other flat land or fishing handicapped piers you know of. I took this photo from google maps as an indicator of the type we are looking for. The pier looks great. Thanks. Mike

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I’ve never been on the pier

Ship,

You can park right in front of the ramp to the Pier. They made all those parking spots handicapped spots just this past fall. There is a wheel chair ramp you can walk down and sit in your chair to rest if needed. My dad has a hard time walking also and uses one of the rolling walkers. He will go down the ramp and stop at the dock for a moment to rest then walk the rest of the way out.

Thank you

Mike

Good luck down there! Me & Dad last fished the pier in early Nov and caught the bass chasing shad up around the pier. We would tie on a treble hook and snag a shad then throw him back out and wait for the fun to begin. We only had our crappie poles and brought in a few good 3-4 lb bass on 4lb test with ultra light rods. It was a blast! I will be back down there in Feb from the 16th through 24th and hope to fish the pier and some at Madison County Lake.

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Good luck down there! Me & Dad last fished the pier in early Nov and caught the bass chasing shad up around the pier. We would tie on a treble hook and snag a shad then throw him back out and wait for the fun to begin. We only had our crappie poles and brought in a few good 3-4 lb bass on 4lb test with ultra light rods. It was a blast! I will be back down there in Feb from the 16th through 24th and hope to fish the pier and some at Madison County Lake.

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I can't find an address. Help! the next time you go there please PM an address of any building close to the pier.

Google Maps tells me.......1701 Ringold St. Guntersville, AL. Go to the end of Ringold St. towards the lake at the end you will hit Sunset Dr. The pier should be in front of you or slightly to your right down Sunset Dr. Maps showing two public piers One is the Kiwanis pier and the other is the Civitan pier. The one you showed the picture of should be the KIwanis pier....the Civitan pier is back the other direction from the end of Ringold St.

G is right. It's Kiwanis Pier. Dad always called it that but I could not remember the name of it. I know that if you are coming into Guntersville from Arab you turn left off 69 at the light in front of Piggly Wiggly and it's not quite a mile down the road. Here is another image of it with the ramp highlighted in green. Attachment 327452

I appreciate this information. It is going in my GPS now.

Mike

Go catch a bunch Mike ...... Check out both piers

I intend to. Radiation treatments should end around late February.

Update: I caught no crappie!!! There were two guys in my location who fish 3-4 days per week. They only had 6 from fishing all day. Said it was really slow. I caught a few bream and a huge drum...and had a lot of fun. Thanks for all the input and info. I will be back next week if everything pans out in the scheduling.

I fished that pier one time when I was a kid. Now that building across the road.... That was a hang out 30 years ago when I was in HS. I use to be a hellion and Lord help me for all the stuff I did in that parking lot.

Welcome from Alabama.