If you're planning to hit Lake Austin today, here’s what you need to know:

First off, the water conditions are good, with the water stained and at a temperature of around 61 degrees. The lake is currently 0.48 feet below pool level.

As for the fish activity, bass fishing has been decent lately. The bass are primarily holding around the grass edges, which are abundant in the front and bottom thirds of the lake. You can expect to catch Largemouth Bass up to 5 pounds and some Guadalupe Bass up to 2 pounds.

For the best results, use small worms around grass beds and docks. A shallow Jerkbait and weightless fluke are also effective, especially around the mouths of creeks where fish are feeding on Shad. Slowly fishing senko style worms can yield good results, particularly in the 6-12 feet depth range, though there are plenty of bass up against the shores as well. The best bites are usually before noon.

Given that Lake Austin is a freshwater lake and not directly influenced by tidal changes, you don't need to worry about tides here. However, if you're coming from Houston, note that today's high tide is at 1:50 AM and the low tide is at 5:05 PM, but this won't affect your fishing on Lake Austin.

The weather for today in Austin is expected to be mild, with sunrise at 7:16 AM and sunset at 5:34 PM.

For hot spots, consider the areas around the grass beds and docks, as well as the mouths of creeks. If you're looking for shore fishing, Barton Creek, fed by Barton Springs, is a great spot, though the fish there can be challenging to catch. Another option is Slaughter Creek, which requires a bit of a hike but offers good fishing opportunities.

Overall, Lake Austin is looking good for a day of fishing, so grab your gear and head out