Artificial Lure here, with your Memorial Day Lake Austin fishing update.

First light broke this morning at 6:28 AM with a stellar Texas sunrise, and you can expect the sun to dip behind the hills tonight around 8:26 PM. Weather’s been classic late May in Austin—warm, partly cloudy, and light winds, making for comfortable conditions on the water. No big cold fronts or storms on the radar today, but the heat will climb as the day goes on, so keep plenty of water handy and plan that midday siesta.

Lake Austin is fishing good for late spring, with water temps in the mid- to upper-70s and water clarity showing a slight stain. The In-Fisherman calendar even calls for “excellent” fishing today, and with these steady conditions, activity has picked up around the lake. Notably, the bass bite is strong on rocky points and around docks in the shallows during early morning. Moving baits like square bills, swimbaits, small walking topwaters, poppers, and buzzbaits are getting the most action right at daylight. As the sun climbs, fish are pulling off to deeper water, and switching to soft plastics—worms, jigs, Ned rigs, or craws—in 5 to 15 feet is putting fish in the boat. Don’t overlook crankbaits for a mixed bag, as they’re also pulling in white bass and the occasional striper on points and humps if you move a bit deeper.

Word from regulars is that there’s been good numbers of largemouth bass, with a few pushing five pounds caught this past week. Blue catfish are also mixed in, mainly chasing shad around the rocky points and standing timber in 15 to 25 feet of water. Crappie have been solid on brush piles in about 25 feet if you’re looking for a change of pace, and channel cats are biting well on shrimp or cut shad.

Top lures today are going to be:

- Early: Topwaters (walking baits, buzzbaits, poppers), square bill crankbaits, and swimbaits.
- As sun rises: Jigs, Texas-rigged worms, Ned rigs, craw-style baits, and soft plastics.
- For crappie: Small minnows or jigs on brush.
- Catfish: Cut shad or shrimp around deeper timber.

If you want numbers and a shot at size, target the outside edges of the grass beds near Emma Long Park and the shaded side of docks up toward Steiner Ranch. Rocky points around City Park are also holding schooling bass, and you may find white bass and stripers if you run a slab or soft plastic through the bait schools at first light. Watch for submerged trees which are starting to pop up with water levels lower than average.

The lake will be busy with Memorial Day boaters, so get your casting in early and be patient. Stay safe, watch that sun, and tight lines from Artificial Lure.

Good morning from Lake Austin this fine May 25th, 2025. Artificial Lure here, bringing you the latest fishing conditions and hot tips as the sun rises on another great day by the water.

First off, sunrise is right around 6:30 am and sunset will be just past 8:20 pm, giving us a solid window for action on the lake. Weather is shaping up to be just about perfect – expect a mild start in the low 70s and climbing to the mid-80s by the afternoon, with partly cloudy skies and light southeast winds. Water temperature’s hovering at a comfortable 75 degrees and the lake’s just about half a foot below full pool, so launching and navigation are easy right now[3][4].

Fish activity this week has been lively, especially with Memorial Day weekend bringing out a mix of locals and visiting anglers. Bass are the main ticket on Lake Austin, and they’re biting well. Early in the morning, target grass edges with small topwater plugs for explosive strikes. As the sun gets up and folks start hitting the water hard, you’ll find bass setting up offshore around brush piles and deeper docks. Small swimbaits worked close to the dock edges or reeled off the bulkheads have been producing in the first couple hours after dawn. For midday, Texas-rigged worms, drop shots, and shaky heads around brush in deeper water are the way to go. If you’re packing electronics, use forward-facing sonar and a minnow-style bait to pick off suspended fish out around bait balls[3][4].

You can expect a mix of other species too – reports show catfish chasing shad from rocky points, and crappie holding tight to submerged brush. Anglers have picked up both with cut bait and live minnows in 15-25 feet of water. It’s a good time for multi-species action if you want to mix things up[1].

Best lures right now are small walking or popping topwater baits at first light, natural-colored swimbaits, and green pumpkin or watermelon soft plastics for worms and creature baits. For baits, you can’t beat a live shiner or a fresh-cut piece of shad if you’re going for cats or crappie.

Hot spots include the section just upriver from the 360 Bridge where grass beds and docks cluster, and the mouth of Bull Creek which is always loaded with bait. If things are busy, sneak down towards Emma Long Park and work the points and deeper docks for a little peace and surprising action.

Enjoy your time out there, respect your fellow anglers, and be safe with the increased boat traffic this weekend. Tight lines from Artificial Lure[3][4].

Howdy folks, this is Artificial Lure bringing you the latest fishing report for Lake Austin on Saturday, May 24, 2025. If you’re headed to the water today, you’re in for some classic late spring angling.

Sunrise hit at 6:30 a.m. and sunset will be at 8:24 p.m., giving you plenty of daylight to work those morning and evening bites. Weather is holding nice and steady, with highs in the lower 80s and a light south breeze—ideal for both boaters and bank anglers. Water temp is about 75 degrees, and the stain is just enough to keep the fish comfortable on bright days. The lake’s just a half-foot below pool, so access is easy and plenty of shoreline structure is in play[5].

Bass fishing is very good right now. Early in the day, your best bet is to throw small topwater plugs and poppers near grass beds and along docks. Once the sun gets higher, bass are sliding out to deeper edges—try a dropshot, shaky head, or finesse swimbait along creek mouths and deep grass. We’re seeing lots of baitfish activity out in 15 to 25 feet, and the bass are never far behind. A few anglers are also catching good numbers on chatterbaits and small creature baits over bluegill beds. Don’t be shy about tossing a crankbait or jig around rock piles and brush, especially late in the morning[5].

Speaking of panfish, bluegill are thick in the shallows and spawning on beds. Grab a small jig or piece of worm and you’ll have non-stop action, which is great if you’ve got the kids along. Recent reports have bluegill blitzing the banks, and patient anglers have picked up slabs over a pound[2][3][5].

White bass are still showing up, mainly out deeper, with soft plastics and small slabs working best around current breaks and humps. There was even talk of a new water body record white bass landed earlier this month, so don’t overlook these speedy fighters if you’re after some variety[3].

For bait, live worms and minnows are producing plenty of bites for panfish and catfish, while your best lures this week are small topwaters, finesse plastics, chatterbaits, and smaller swimbaits in natural shad colors[5].

A couple of hot spots to check out: the stretches near Steiner Ranch are producing solid bass, especially around the grass beds and docks. Also, keep an eye on the area below the 360 Bridge—there’s a lot of bait stacked up and both bass and white bass are taking advantage early and late in the day[5].

That’s your Lake Austin report for today. Good luck out there, and remember to clean, drain, and dry your gear—let’s keep those zebra mussels at bay. Tight lines!

This is Artificial Lure coming at you with your May 23, 2025 Lake Austin fishing report. Conditions are prime for anglers today with water temperatures holding steady around 75 degrees and the lake just a hair below normal, sitting at half a foot below pool. Water clarity is stained but not unfishable.

Sunrise came in just after 6:30 this morning, with sunset expected around 8:20 tonight, giving you plenty of daylight to put a bend in your rod. Wind has been light and variable, and while we don’t get a true tidal swing on inland waters like Lake Austin, fish are responding well to current patterns from power generation and boat traffic, especially near creek mouths and main lake points.

Bass fishing continues to impress this week. Early in the morning, work the shallow grass edges with small topwater plugs like a walking bait or popper for some explosive action. Anglers have reported solid numbers of largemouth, many in the 2-3 pound range with a few kicker fish up to 5 pounds. As the sun climbs, fish are pushing out to deeper water in the 15 to 25 foot range, especially off creek mouths and the deeper edges of docks. That’s your cue to switch to a dropshot, shaky head, or a small swimbait. Chatterbaits and small creature baits are also producing over grass beds and around isolated cover.

Bluegill are bedding shallow and it’s been a bluegill blitz near marina docks and in protected coves. Grab some worms or small crickets, fish them under a float, and you’re in business for fun family fishing or for stocking up on panfish for the fryer.

Recent catches also include a few quality white bass, and word around the docks is someone even landed a water body record size just last week. Catfish are showing up too, especially on cut bait or chicken liver along rocky banks and deeper timber.

For best results, target these hot spots today: the area around Emma Long Park has been productive for both bass and bluegill, especially at first light. Another good bet is below the 360 Bridge, where creek channels and submerged grass are holding fish as the day warms up.

Best lures are white or chartreuse chatterbaits, small topwaters early, natural colored soft plastics for finesse work, and live worms or crickets for the bluegill. For catfish, stick with classic stink baits or fresh-cut shad.

That’s the word from the water. Tight lines and don’t forget to snap a photo of your catch for the bragging board. This is Artificial Lure, signing off from Lake Austin.

Howdy folks, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Austin fishing report for Wednesday, May 21, 2025.

The lake is sitting just under half a foot below pool with water temps holding steady around 75 degrees and a healthy stain throughout. Sunrise today was right around 6:30 a.m. and sunset will be close to 8:20 p.m., giving you plenty of daylight to get a line wet. Weather’s warm and stable, prime for angling—expect calm morning conditions but a little more boat traffic as the day heats up.

Largemouth bass fishing remains good. Early in the morning, the bite has been best over grass beds with small topwater baits—think poppers, walking baits, or a small buzzbait. As the sun gets up, bass are shifting out toward deeper brush piles and the creek channels. That’s when you want to rig up a Texas rigged worm, a dropshot, or a shaky head. If you’ve got forward-facing sonar, look for suspended fish around bait pods and work a soft minnow-style lure through them. Reports this past week have anglers boating solid numbers, with a few fish pushing the 5-pound mark and one big white bass caught that might be a new water body record.

Bluegill are bedding up shallow, especially near shaded docks and grassy banks. Grab a small chunk of worm or cricket under a float and you’ll have fast action, great if you’re out with family or looking for a fish fry. There’s also been a bluegill blitz in the afternoons along the Rocky Point area, so don’t be surprised if you find some hefty panfish mixed in with the bass fry.

Look for fish to be most active early and late, with a bit of a lull midday. If you’re targeting catfish, hit the deeper holes with punch bait or chicken liver once the sun is high.

A couple of hot spots to check out: the area around Emma Long Park has been holding nice bass in the morning, especially along the edges of the hydrilla. The mouth of Bull Creek and the bridge pilings up near the 360 Bridge are worth a shot, particularly for deeper bass and suspended fish later in the day.

Best overall baits for today: small topwaters at first light, downsized swimbaits and soft plastics once the sun’s up, and live worms or crickets for bluegill.

That wraps it up for Lake Austin. Tight lines and good luck out there—this is Artificial Lure signing off, and remember, your next cast could be the one that counts!

FISHIN' REPORT: LAKE AUSTIN - May 19, 2025

Howdy folks, Artificial Lure here with your Monday mornin' report for Lake Austin!

The bass bite is GOOD today with water conditions stayin' pretty consistent from last week - water's still stained with temps around 75 degrees, sittin' about half a foot below pool level. That summer pattern is fully established now.

Early birds are catchin' the worm (and the fish) this week! Get out before the sun gets high and work those small topwaters right on top of the grass beds. Been seein' folks have real nice success with that approach. Once the morning traffic picks up and the sun climbs, them bass are headin' offshore to deeper water.

The bass are followin' a predictable schedule lately - shallow in the mornin', then movin' to brush piles offshore as the day progresses. Texas-rigged worms, dropshots, and shaky heads around brush have been producin' well. If you've got that fancy forward-facin' sonar, try minnow-style baits for those suspended bass around the baitfish schools.

Some lunkers been caught recently, includin' what I hear was a water body record white bass about 10 days ago! The bluegill beds are active in the shallows too, which has been attractin' bass lookin' for an easy meal.

Best lures right now: chatterbaits worked through grass, small creature baits near bluegill beds, and those weightless trick worms near points. Stick to natural colors in the clearer water.

For you catfish folks - not much specific data for Lake Austin, but surrounding lakes are seein' good action on punch bait and shad in various depths.

Hot spots today: Try the creek mouths early with small swimbaits, then move to dock edges as the sun comes up. The submerged grass beds about halfway up the lake have been holdin' some quality fish. Don't overlook those bluegill beds in the backs of coves - that's where some of the better bass have been hangin'.

This lake is LOADED with grass right now, which is great for the fish but makes navigation tricky in spots. Watch your prop and take it easy in the shallow areas.

Remember, with the zebra mussel situation, the law requires drainin' all water from your boat when leavin' the lake.

That's the word from Lake Austin today, folks. Get out there early, beat the heat and the weekend warriors, and don't forget to wet a line where the bluegills are beddin'! This is Artificial Lure, signin' off until next time. Tight lines, y'all!

Lake Austin Fishing Report for Sunday, May 18, 2025

This is Artificial Lure coming to you with today’s fishing report for Lake Austin. The bite’s been steady as we head further into May, with conditions pointing toward an active morning and a lively afternoon, especially if you time it right.

Sunrise hit around 6:30 AM, with sunset expected near 8:20 PM. Early risers saw calm, partly cloudy skies and temps starting in the low 70s, climbing into the mid-80s by late afternoon. Winds are moderate out of the south, so you may want to anchor up or fish lee shorelines in the afternoon.

Lake Austin’s water is stained and hovering about 0.5 feet below pool, with surface temps right at 75 degrees. Fish are showing clear signs of shifting into late spring and early summer patterns. Bass have been hot in the mornings, holding shallow on grass edges, around docks, and at creek mouths. Topwater lures like walking baits, poppers, and small buzzbaits have produced action over grass before the sun gets high. As the morning progresses, switch to small swimbaits, dropshots, and shaky heads on the outer edges of the grass lines and deeper points. Dock edges and bulkheads are worth a cast, especially with a Texas rigged worm or minnow-style bait[1][5].

Forward-facing sonar is showing a lot of fish suspended near bait balls in 15 to 25 feet of water. If you see activity on the graph, try a minnow profile soft plastic or even a small blade bait to match the hatch[5].

Bluegill action is picking up, with lots of beds visible in the shallows. Panfish anglers are pulling good numbers using small creature baits, bits of nightcrawler, or little grubs around rock piles and grass patches. Some whoppers have been reported recently, making for fun family trips[2][3].

On the big fish front, recent weeks brought in a few impressive largemouth in the 4 to 6 pound range, and there’s still talk about that water body record white bass landed early this month. Bluegill are steady, and while we haven’t heard much about catfish this week, a fresh cut shad or big nightcrawler off deeper drop-offs could do the trick[3].

Best baits right now: topwaters early, then small swimbaits, dropshots, shaky heads, and chatterbaits as the sun gets high. For bluegill, toss small jigs or worms near beds and shallow vegetation.

Local hot spots include the stretch around Emma Long Metropolitan Park for early morning topwater bass, and the boat dock clusters near Steiner Ranch for midday action. The edges of the main river channel and the mouths of Bull Creek and Bee Creek are putting up good numbers too.

Tide swings aren’t a huge issue here, so focus on light levels and boat traffic to plan your outing.

Tight lines, and remember, keep it local and fish smart out there on Lake Austin[1][2][5].

Good morning anglers, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Austin fishing report for Saturday, May 17, 2025.

We are rolling into a classic May pattern on Lake Austin. Water levels are just a hair under normal, stained, and holding steady at about 75 degrees. Sunrise today was at 6:33 AM, and you can expect sunset around 8:18 PM. Weather is shaping up pleasant with mild morning temps climbing into the mid 80s, and only a light breeze on tap, making for perfect conditions to get out and fish.

The recent bite has been solid, especially for largemouth bass. Topwater action is hot early in the mornings over the grass beds—bring your small poppers and walk-the-dog style lures to work over the vegetation. Try the edges of grass with hollow-body frogs or a buzzbait for some explosive strikes. Once the sun gets up and boat traffic increases, bass are pushing offshore and setting up on brush piles and deeper structure. This is where a Texas rigged worm, dropshot, or shaky head presentation will get you bit. Swimbaits reeled slowly along dock edges and bulkheads have been producing as well, especially in the cooler part of the day. If you have forward-facing sonar, look for suspended bass out around bait balls and throw a minnow-style soft plastic for your best shot at numbers[5][1][2].

Bluegill are moving up shallow, especially around docks and riprap, and they are on the beds. Small creature baits, live worms, or crickets will get constant action from both kids and adults. Don't be surprised if you pick up the occasional chunky redear mixed in. Crappie have been slower, but the odd one is turning up around brush in 12-20 feet.

In the past week, reports have come in of a few impressive stringers. Anglers fishing early have been scoring with both numbers and size, and there was even a white bass pushing record class caught last weekend. Most bass are in the 2-4 pound range with the occasional 5+ pounder landed[2][3].

Best baits right now are:
- Topwater lures (frogs, poppers, buzzbaits) in the morning
- Small swimbaits and chatterbaits along docks and grass lines
- Texas rigged plastics, shaky heads, and dropshots for offshore structure
- Live worms and crickets for bluegill

For hot spots today, check out the area around Emma Long Park—good grass, lots of fish, and easy access. Also, the stretch from Quinlan Park upstream to the boat ramp has been holding quality fish, especially early and late in the day.

Tight lines out there and be sure to drain your boats to help stop the spread of zebra mussels. See you on the water!

Howdy folks! Artificial Lure here with your Lake Austin fishing report for this fine Friday morning, May 16, 2025.

The sun peeked over the horizon at about 6:30 this morning and won't be calling it quits until around 8:15 tonight, giving us plenty of daylight to get after those bass. Weather's been holding steady with temperatures in the mid-70s, and the water temp is sitting right at 75 degrees. Lake level is just a hair under half a foot below pool, which ain't bad at all.

Let me tell y'all, the fishing's been GOOD on Lake Austin this week. Those bass are starting to settle into their summer patterns now. They're hanging shallow in the morning hours before heading offshore as the day heats up. I've been seeing a lot of fish positioned around bait in that 15-25 foot range.

There's a ton of grass in the lake right now, and those fish are definitely using it. Early morning topwater action has been solid - work those small topwaters right over the grass beds and hold on tight! As boat traffic picks up (and you know it will), those fish are moving offshore and setting up around brush piles.

For tackle, I'd suggest having a Texas-rigged worm, dropshot, or shaky head ready for fishing around dock edges and creek mouths. Small swimbaits have been doing the trick around dock edges and reeled off bulkheads in the morning. Don't forget your chatterbait and some small creature baits for working those bluegill beds you'll find in the shallows.

Speaking of bluegill, there's been plenty of activity there, and just last week someone pulled in a water body record white bass! Not too shabby!

For hot spots, I'd recommend targeting the grass lines near Emma Long Metropolitan Park early in the morning, then shifting to the deeper structure near Mansfield Dam as the day progresses. The creek mouths along the main lake have been holding good numbers too.

Forward facing sonar has been a game-changer for locating those suspended fish hanging around bait balls. If you've got it, use it!

Remember that the boat traffic picks up something fierce as the day goes on, so your best bet is to get out early if you can.

That's your Lake Austin report for today, May 16th. This is Artificial Lure saying tight lines and good fishing to y'all! Don't forget your sunscreen!

Howdy, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Wednesday morning fishing report for May 14th, 2025, focused on our beautiful Lake Austin.

The summer patterns are really setting in now, folks. Lake Austin is sitting at about 75 degrees with stained water, running just under half a foot below pool. We've had that grass really taking over the lake lately, which has been fantastic for the bass population.

Early morning fishing has been productive with bass staying shallow through the morning hours before heading offshore as the day heats up. If you're hitting the water at dawn, focus on those shallow areas with chatterbaits and small creature baits, especially around the bluegill beds I've been spotting. Those bass are actively feeding on bluegill right now.

As the sun gets higher, switch to fishing deeper. I've been having great success with dropshots, shaky heads, and small swimbaits worked around dock edges and creek mouths. There's a concentration of fish hanging around bait schools in that 15-25 foot depth range.

For those targeting crappie, it's been a bit slow lately, but if you're determined, try working small jigs over brush piles and bridges. Catfish reports have been sparse, but they're still out there for the patient angler.

White bass action is heating up, with a water body record caught just a couple weeks ago! That's exciting news for our lake.

Best lures right now: Texas rig worms, wacky rig senkos, and chatterbaits for bass in that 5-10 foot range. For deeper fish, those small swimbaits and dropshots are your best bet.

Hot spots to try: The point at Emma Long Park has been producing well in the mornings, and the creek mouth near Commons Ford has been holding some quality fish. Also, don't overlook the area around Tom Miller Dam where those white bass have been schooling.

Weather-wise, we're looking at typical May conditions. Get out early before that Texas sun gets too brutal. The fish have definitely been more active in the first few hours after sunrise.

For those new to the lake, remember we've got zebra mussels, so be sure to drain your boat and equipment when leaving the water. It's not just good practice—it's the law.

That's all for today's report. This is Artificial Lure signing off—tight lines, y'all, and I'll see you on the water!