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!

Hi y'all, I'm Artificial Lure, your local fishing expert here to share the latest scoop on fishing in and around Lake Austin. Today, May 12th, is shaping up to be a great day on the water. Sunrise is at about 6:35 AM, with sunset at 8:04 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to cast those lines.

Weather-wise, it's looking smooth with a high of around 82 degrees Fahrenheit and partly cloudy skies. As for tides, Lake Austin is a freshwater lake, so we don't have to worry about those. However, it's worth noting that the water is currently stained and sitting at about 0.47 feet below pool level, with a temperature of 75 degrees[4].

Recently, fish have been getting into their summertime patterns. Bass are spending their mornings shallow, then moving offshore as the day heats up. This means you'll want to use small baits like dropshots, shaky heads, or small swimbaits around the edges of docks and on creek mouths. A lot of fish are sitting around bait in deep water, about 15-25 feet down. Chatterbaits and small creature baits are doing well, especially in areas with a lot of grass, which Lake Austin has plenty of right now[1][4].

For bluegill, it's a great time, as their beds are shallow. Spots like the western side of the lake near where the creek mouths enter can be hot for catching these. Another spot to try is around the rocky shoreline on the eastern side, where structure like rocks and submerged logs can attract larger bass[4].

In terms of specific lures, if you're after bass, consider using a Texas rig worm or a wacky rig senko in the grassy areas. For bluegill, small jigs or even a simple hook with wax worms can be effective.

Overall, conditions are good, and with the right tackle and knowledge, you should be able to land some quality fish. Just remember to follow local guidelines and always check for any boating restrictions. Happy fishing out there

This is Artificial Lure coming at you with your Lake Austin fishing report for Sunday, May 11, 2025.

The weather this morning is shaping up to be warm and humid, typical for May in Central Texas, with a high approaching the low 80s and light southeast winds. Sunrise hit just after 6:35 AM, and sunset will be around 8:15 PM, so there’s a long window for casting. No major cold fronts in play and no significant rain recently, so the water is holding stable and warming up nicely.

Lake Austin’s water is currently stained with a temperature around 75 degrees and sitting just under half a foot below pool. Fishing has been good overall, with fish shifting into their post-spawn and early summer patterns. You’ll see bass shallow in the early morning, especially in the grass beds, then they start moving offshore to deeper water, about 15 to 25 feet, as the sun gets up. There’s a lot of grass out there right now—focus on that structure for both numbers and bigger bites. The bluegill are bedding shallow, so expect some solid panfish action, which makes for great fun, especially for younger anglers or anyone wanting lighter tackle.

Recent catches have included plenty of 1 to 3 pound largemouth bass, with some bigger ones showing up in the grass and around docks. A new water body record white bass was even caught just a couple weeks back, so don’t sleep on that action either. Catfish are around, but more anglers are reporting success with bass and bream this week.

Best baits right now for bass are small swimbaits, dropshots, shaky heads, Texas-rigged worms, and wacky-rigged Senkos. If you’re working the grass, try a chatterbait or small creature bait. For those bluegill and sunfish, a simple piece of worm or small soft plastics under a float will do the trick around the shallows and beds. If you’re targeting catfish, cut bait or nightcrawlers near drop-offs or along the bottom in coves should produce.

Hot spots this week have been the grass beds near Emma Long Park and around the mouths of creeks, as well as under and near the deeper docks in the mid-lake section. Don’t overlook the stretch below the 360 bridge, especially early or late when there’s light boat traffic—the bass are keying in on baitfish out deep.

Final tip: fish early or fish late to beat both the sun and the recreational boaters. The bite slows some mid-day, but with patience and slower finesse presentations out deep, you can still get into fish.

That’s your local report. Tight lines from Artificial Lure, and I’ll see y’all on the water. Good luck out there!

Artificial Lure here with your Lake Austin fishing report for Saturday, May 10, 2025. It’s a classic spring morning in Central Texas, with sunrise at 6:37 am and sunset set for 8:17 pm. The water’s stained, sitting at 75 degrees, and running just under half a foot below pool level. That means fish are getting comfortable in their early summer patterns and there’s plenty of grass in the lake, so you’ll want to adjust your tactics accordingly.

We’ve seen good numbers of largemouth bass this week. Early in the morning, bass are patrolling shallow water, especially near grass lines and boat docks. Later in the day, they’re sliding out to deeper structure around 15 to 25 feet, often holding on the edge of creek channels or suspended around bait schools. Your best bets right now are finesse rigs like dropshots and shaky heads, as well as small swimbaits. If you’re fishing the shallow grass or bluegill beds, a chatterbait or a compact creature bait worked along the weed edges can make for some explosive strikes.

Bluegill are on beds and have been biting well in the shallows, making this a great time to introduce kids or beginners to the lake. Small soft plastics, worms, or crickets get the job done. Recent catches have included lots of pan-sized bluegill and some healthy bass, with a few anglers reporting limits in the early mornings and evenings.

For those after catfish, focus on prepared baits or cut bait fished near the bottom around deeper holes and creek mouths. While not as fast as the bass bite, patient anglers are still putting a few in the livewell.

There’s been chatter about a big white bass caught recently, possibly a new lake record, so don’t be surprised if you find them schooling out in open water or around submerged humps.

As for prime spots, try working the grass lines in Emma Long Park and the docks near Steiner Ranch early, or hit the deep water drop-offs near the Pennybacker Bridge later in the day. The conditions have also been favorable around the mouth of Bee Creek, especially for bass and bluegill.

Best lures and baits today: dropshots and shaky heads with finesse worms, small swimbaits, chatterbaits in shad or green pumpkin, live worms, and crickets for panfish. For catfish, stick with stink or prepared baits.

With weather stable and fish active, it’s shaping up to be a stellar day on Lake Austin. Good luck and tight lines, y’all.

Howdy, anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Friday morning fishing report for May 9th, 2025, focused on our beautiful Lake Austin.

The water conditions are looking mighty fine today! Lake Austin is sitting at 0.47 feet below pool with a water temperature of 75 degrees and a slightly stained clarity. This is prime fishing weather, folks!

Bass fishing has been GOOD this week, with the fish settling into their early summer patterns. They're hanging shallow in the morning hours, but as the day heats up, they're moving offshore to deeper water. If you're heading out early, target those shallow areas with Texas rig worms, wacky rig senkos, and chatterbaits. The post-spawn bass are aggressive, and there's a ton of grass in the lake right now where fish are certainly holding.

As the day progresses, switch to fishing edges of docks and creek mouths with small baits like dropshots, shaky heads, or small swimbaits. A lot of fish are sitting around bait balls in deeper water, roughly 15-25 feet down.

We're seeing plenty of bluegill beds in shallow water, so fishing chatterbaits and small creature baits around these areas has been producing well. The threadfin shad spawn is continuing, which is creating excellent feeding opportunities.

For those targeting white bass, they're becoming more active, with reports of a water body record caught just a couple weeks ago!

Hot spots to consider:
1. The grass beds near Emma Long Park have been consistently productive
2. Around Mansfield Dam, fish the deeper structures as the day heats up
3. Creek mouths along the main lake are holding good numbers of bass

Best lures have been MAL lures (fished both vertically and horizontally), Texas rigged worms, and chatterbaits. If the artificial bite slows down later in the day, switching to live bait can still put fish in the boat.

The weather is perfect for a day on the water, so grab your favorite rod and get out there! The early morning bite has been strongest, so I'd recommend hitting the water at first light if you can.

Remember to keep an eye out for those spawning areas, and please practice catch and release on those breeding fish to keep our fishery strong for years to come.

Tight lines and good fishing, y'all! This is Artificial Lure signing off until next time. See you on the water!

Howdy folks, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Austin fishing report for Wednesday, May 7th, 2025.

We kicked off the morning at sunrise around 6:45 AM with a beautiful forecast—temps starting in the low 60s and climbing toward the mid-70s by afternoon. Sunset will be at 8:15 PM, giving you plenty of time for those evening bites. Water’s holding steady at about 75 degrees, lightly stained, and just over half a foot below pool level. No heavy rains lately, so clarity’s decent in most coves.

Bass fishing continues to be real good across Lake Austin. We’re deep into the post-spawn pattern now. You’ll still spot some late spawners on beds in the backs of pockets, but most of the bigger bass have slid out to deeper breaks and grass edges in 10 to 15 feet. A ton of bass fry are visible in shallow water, and that’s got the bucks sticking close to the banks. Anglers have been pulling in solid numbers of 1 to 3 pounders, but there’s still a shot at those heavier post-spawn females if you work the drops and submerged grass[2][5].

Best lures right now are Texas-rigged worms, wacky-rigged Senkos, and chatterbaits. A slow presentation is winning out—think slow dragging plastics over rocks and working the outer grass lines. If you’re an early riser, try topwaters at first light; there’s been some good action on poppers and buzzbaits while the shad are active along the surface[2][5].

Speaking of shad, the threadfin spawn is still on, and bass are keying in on them—especially around docks and main lake points. A white spinnerbait or small swimbait can really shine if you see shad flickering. For you live bait folks, fresh shad is a solid bet and has been putting fish in the boat during the tougher midday hours[3].

Crappie bite is spotty—they’re starting to scatter, but you might find a few lingering near bridge pilings or submerged brush. Catfish are picking up shallow on cut shad, mainly caught in 2 to 12 feet near rocky ledges and dock pilings.

If you’re looking for hotspots, check out the bluff wall just downstream of the Pennybacker Bridge, and the grass flats near Emma Long Park. The backs of Bull Creek and Bee Creek coves are also holding fish, especially early in the day.

To sum it up: post-spawn bass are biting, shad are spawning, and the lake’s in great shape for a May outing. Light winds and warming water should keep the bite strong all week. Tight lines and good luck, y’all!

Howdy folks, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Austin fishing report for May 5, 2025. The sun rose at 6:47 AM and will set around 8:15 PM tonight, giving us plenty of daylight and primo conditions for a day on the water. Temperatures are comfortable, expected to hit the mid-70s, and the water is a bit stained, holding steady around 75 degrees, just about half a foot below pool level.

Bass fishing is GOOD right now. It’s prime post-spawn action across Lake Austin, with some late spawners still sitting on beds in the backs of shallow pockets and a lot of bass fry visible in those same areas. The bigger females have mostly moved out to deeper haunts, chilling along grass edges and breaks in 10 to 15 feet of water. If you’re after those post-spawn fish, focus your efforts on those transition zones.

Best baits this week are Texas-rigged worms, wacky-rigged Senkos, and chatterbaits for working that deeper grass. If you’re fishing early, topwater lures can get the bite going around sunrise before the sun gets high. Folks dragging Carolina rigs and cranking shallow around rocky banks have also found success with decent numbers and a few bigger bites.

Crappie have been a little slower, but you might find them stacked up on deeper brush piles and docks with small jigs. Catfishing is steady, especially with fresh cut shad fished along the bottom near channel edges and deeper holes.

As for hot spots, check out the southern end of the lake near the Pennybacker Bridge, especially around the grass lines upriver from the bridge. Bee Creek is another solid bet, with plenty of shallow cover and deeper breaks close together—look for those bass transitioning between spawn and their summer patterns.

Overall, bass numbers have been good with plenty of quality 2- to 4-pound fish in the mix, and anglers are reporting solid action throughout the week. The shad spawn is still rolling early in the mornings, so keep an eye out for schooling activity and cast swimbaits or spinnerbaits if you see bait flickering near the surface.

That’s your Lake Austin report from Artificial Lure. Get out there, fish smart, and enjoy a great spring day on the water. Tight lines!

Howdy anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Sunday morning fishing report for Lake Austin on this beautiful May 4th.

The water on Lake Austin remains stained with temperatures holding steady around 75 degrees, and the lake is currently running about half a foot below pool level. We're seeing a nice mix of bass activity as we transition fully into post-spawn patterns.

Those bass that were on beds last week are now moving off, with plenty of bass fry visible in the backs of pockets. The post-spawn females are starting to set up on deeper structure, particularly along grass edges and breaks in that 10-15 foot range. Yesterday's action was solid with numerous 1-3 pound bass being caught, with occasional bigger bites for the persistent angler.

The threadfin shad spawn continues in full force, providing excellent feeding opportunities for hungry bass. Early morning action has been particularly good, with some decent topwater action in the first hour or two after sunrise.

For artificial presentations, wacky rigged Senkos and Texas-rigged worms have been producing consistently. Drop shots are working well in slightly deeper water. MAL lures are proving particularly effective both vertically and horizontally jigged. Don't forget to try the "sawtooth method" with these lures for extra action. Small swimbaits are also getting attention when worked around vegetation.

If the artificial bite slows down, switching to live bait can keep the action going, as we saw yesterday when the bite got tough in the final hour.

For hot spots, I'd recommend targeting the grass edges along the main lake points, especially where they drop into deeper water. The backs of pockets with visible fry balls are holding protective males that will strike reaction baits. The area around Commons Ford Ranch has been producing consistently, as has the stretch near Mansfield Dam where the current creates feeding zones.

Weather-wise, we're looking at temps starting in the low 60s this morning, climbing to the upper 70s by afternoon. Light southerly winds should make for good fishing conditions all day.

Remember, with the continued presence of zebra mussels, be sure to drain all water from your boat and equipment when leaving the lake. It's not just good practice—it's the law.

That's the report for today, May 4th. Tight lines and good fishing to y'all out there! This is Artificial Lure signing off until next time.

LAKE AUSTIN FISHING REPORT - May 3, 2025

Howdy anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Saturday morning fishing report for Lake Austin. The sun's just peeking over the horizon at 6:47 AM today, and we're looking at a perfect day on the water with temperatures expected to hit the mid-70s by midday. Sunset won't be until 8:15 PM, so you've got plenty of daylight to get your lines wet.

Water conditions are currently stained with temperatures holding steady around 75 degrees, sitting just about half a foot below pool level. The recent warm spell has really kicked the fishing into high gear!

Bass fishing remains GOOD across Lake Austin. We're seeing a mix of spawning activity with some late-spawners still on beds in the backs of pockets. There's a lot of bass fry visible in shallow areas, which means the majority of fish are in post-spawn mode. The big girls have moved out to deeper water, holding along grass edges and breaks in 10-15 feet. Your best bet for these post-spawners is targeting those transitional areas with Texas-rigged worms, wacky-rigged Senkos, and chatterbaits.

If you're looking for the big bite, focus on suspended fish near bait balls. Several locals have reported success by graphing for massive schools of shad in the river channel. When you locate these bait concentrations, the bass aren't far behind. MAL lures have been working exceptionally well both vertically and horizontally in these scenarios.

The threadfin shad spawn continues to provide excellent early morning action. Get out at first light and fish shallow areas with small swimbaits or topwater lures to capitalize on this feeding frenzy.

Hot spots this weekend include the grass beds near Mansfield Dam, the deeper creek channels on the lower end, and the boat docks along Comanche Trail. For a more scenic option, the areas around Tom Miller Dam have been producing consistent catches.

Don't forget that zebra mussels are present in the lake, so be sure to drain all water from your boat and equipment when leaving. It's the law, and we need to protect our beautiful waterways.

That's the skinny for today, folks. The fishing is prime right now with post-spawn patterns establishing nicely. Whether you're throwing artificial lures or soaking live bait, Lake Austin is sure to provide some great action this weekend. Tight lines, y'all!

Howdy anglers, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Lake Austin fishing report for Friday, May 2, 2025.

We are heading into prime post-spawn conditions on Lake Austin. The water is stained, sitting at a comfortable 75 degrees, and is just about half a foot below pool. The sunrise was at 6:41 AM and sunset will roll around 8:13 PM today, giving you plenty of daylight to get your lines wet. The weather is favoring us with mild temperatures in the low 70s this morning with a light breeze—a perfect day to be on the water.

Bass fishing is good right now, with plenty of action in both shallow and deeper water. There are still some fish on beds and a lot of bass fry hanging in the backs of pockets, but the bigger post-spawn bass are shifting out deeper around grass edges and breaks in about 10-15 feet of water. Local guides are reporting a strong bite, with solid numbers of 1-3 pound bass caught, and a few bigger ones mixed in if you put your time in[3].

Best lures this week have been wacky rig worms, dropshots, small swimbaits, and Texas rigged worms. Downsize your presentations and work the edges of visible and submerged grass lines for the most consistent results. If you want more reaction bites, a chatterbait or crankbait along the deeper grass breaks has been productive, especially with the current water clarity[3].

Crappie are slow on Lake Austin, but if you are set on chasing them, try small jigs over brush piles or bridges. Catfish reports are sparse, but fresh cut shad in shallower coves has produced a few.

Hot spots to hit today are the grass flats near Emma Long Park and the boat docks and cove mouths near Walsh Boat Landing. These areas have been holding good numbers of bass and baitfish, especially early in the morning and late evening. As always, keep an eye out for shad schools—where you find bait, the bass are not far behind[4].

Tidal influence is minimal on Lake Austin since it is a constant-level reservoir, so focus more on water temperature, shade, and bait presence.

In summary, if you want numbers, work the backs of pockets for smaller fish and fry. For bigger bites, stick to the deeper grass edges and breaks with your Texas rigs and swimbaits. The bass bite is solid, so get out there and enjoy one of the finest times of the year on Lake Austin[3].

Tight lines and see you on the water!