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About Your Trip

Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

Experience Lake Guntersville after the sun goes down with a Night Fishing Trip from Bama’s Best Bass Guide LLC. Beat the heat, escape the crowds, and experience a completely different side of Lake Guntersville while targeting its legendary largemouth bass under the lights of the night sky.

Night fishing can offer an exciting and unique way to pursue bass, especially during the warmer months when daytime temperatures can make being on the water uncomfortable. As the sun sets and the lake begins to cool, bass often become more active and move into areas where they can be targeted with proven nighttime techniques.

Capt’n Coop will select areas and techniques based on the current season, weather, water conditions, and bass activity. You'll have the opportunity to fish productive nighttime locations while learning how bass behavior changes after dark and how to effectively approach them.

Whether you're an experienced bass angler looking for a new challenge, a visitor wanting to experience Lake Guntersville in a completely different way, or simply looking to beat the heat and enjoy a peaceful evening on the water, night fishing offers an experience you won't get during a traditional daytime trip.

Your trip includes everything you need to fish, including quality rods and reels, all tackle, appropriate baits and lures, life jackets, ice, and water. Just bring yourself, your fishing license, and a willingness to stay up late chasing Guntersville bass.

Why Fish at Night?

Beat the heat during the warmer months

Avoid much of the daytime boat traffic

Experience Lake Guntersville after dark

Target largemouth bass using nighttime techniques

Enjoy a cooler, quieter atmosphere on the water

Learn how bass behavior changes after sunset

Spend an unforgettable evening chasing Guntersville bass

Whether you're chasing a trophy largemouth or simply looking for a fishing adventure that's a little different, Night Fishing with Bama’s Best Bass Guide LLC is the perfect way to experience Lake Guntersville after dark.

Location: Lake Guntersville, Alabama

Target Species: Largemouth Bass

Experience: Guided Night Bass Fishing

Amenities

Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an easy level of physical activity.

Languages

English

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Beer

No beer allowed.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	5 hours
1 Person	$425.00
2 People	$425.00
3 People (two boats)	$850.00
4 People (two boats)	$850.00

Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

About Your Guide

Capt'n Coop D.

Independent Guide

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Expert Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

About Your Guide

Capt'n Coop D.

Independent Guide

I'm Capt'n Coop, a licensed fishing guide and professional tournament angler whose life has been dedicated to one thing—chasing giant bass. What started as a passion has become a lifelong pursuit, taking me across the country competing at many levels of competitive bass fishing.

Throughout my tournament career, I've earned wins and top finishes on some of America's most challenging fisheries. That experience has taught me far more than how to catch fish—it has given me an understanding of seasonal bass behavior, advanced electronics, and the strategies needed to consistently locate and catch trophy bass under changing conditions.

Today, I bring that same tournament-level knowledge and commitment to every trip through the guide service. Whether you're looking to learn a new technique, become more confident with your electronics, prepare for tournament competition, or simply catch the bass of a lifetime, my goal is to provide an unforgettable experience on the water.

From first-time anglers to seasoned competitors, every client receives the same dedication, professionalism, and personalized instruction that have defined my career. If you're ready to experience world-class bass fishing on legendary waters like Lake Guntersville, let's go catch the fish you've been dreaming about.

After earning my USCG Captain's License, I launched the guide service with one simple mission: share the magic of Lake Guntersville with anglers from all walks of life. Whether you're a first-time angler or a seasoned tournament pro looking to learn new water, Capt'n Coop brings the same energy, knowledge, and dedication to every trip.

I am a firm believer in catch-and-release fishing. Every bass that comes over the side of the boat goes back in the water — healthy and ready to be caught again. I want Lake Guntersville to remain one of the premier bass fisheries in the country for generations to come.

When I'm not on the water, I'm a family man through and through. I live in Guntersville with my wife and you'll often find me at local fishing tournaments, community events, or just hanging out at Cast and Trail Outfitters in Guntersville talking bass fishing with anyone who'll listen.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

12.4lb Largemouth

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Steak

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

12.4lb Largemouth

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Steak

What’s your favorite sports team?

Cowboys

What’s your drink of choice?

Water

How did you get started guiding?

Entire life of fishing!

What makes you different from other guides?

Patience and skill.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Your guide can be flexible with your start location.

You can work with your guide after booking to set a more specific start location in the area.

Guntersville, Alabama

Areas Fished

Guntersville Lake

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Night Trip- Bama’s Best Bass Guide

Boat Type: Bass Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Nitro
Boat Length: 21'
Boat Restroom: No

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Bass Boat
Boat Manufacturer: Nitro
Boat Length: 21'
Boat Restroom: No
Additional Amenities: Livewells, powerpoles, two 19" graphs and two 12" graphs with making and sonar, livescope, and mega 360

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Location

This guide can be flexible with the departure location.

Weather

You won't lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to small children.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled up to 14 days before the trip.

Physicality

This trip requires an easy level of physical activity.

Languages

English

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Beer

No beer allowed.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Live Bait

Live bait is not used on this trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

View Full Species Seasonality Chart »

Get it while it's HOT!
This species is in play.
You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Everything Else to Know

Everything is included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and anything else you might want on the trip.

You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 14 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 14 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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Captain Experiences is home to thousands of quality, vetted fishing, hunting, and other outdoor sports guides across the US and beyond. Our mission is to Unlock the Outdoors by making it quick and easy to book the trip of a lifetime every time with our Damn Good Guides.

We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.

Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!

In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.

After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.