Howdy folks, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Austin fishing report for March 16, 2025. The weather's looking mighty fine today with sunny skies and temperatures climbing to the mid-70s. Sunrise was at 7:32 AM, and we're looking at sunset around 7:41 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to wet our lines.

Now, Lake Austin ain't got no tides to speak of, being a constant-level lake, but we've had some decent rainfall lately, keeping the water levels nice and steady. Water temp's hovering around 65 degrees, which has really kicked the fish activity into high gear.

Largemouth bass have been on fire lately, with several anglers reporting catches in the 4-6 pound range. Just last week, ol' Billy Bob landed himself a whopper – a 9-pounder near the dam! White bass are still running strong up in the creeks, and we're seeing some nice catches of catfish too.

For you bass hunters, I'd recommend tossing some soft plastics like watermelon red Senkos or green pumpkin creature baits. Crankbaits in shad patterns have been working well too, especially near the submerged vegetation. If you're after those white bass, small inline spinners or white curly-tail grubs are your best bet.

Live bait's always a good choice, and the catfish have been going nuts for cut shad and nightcrawlers. Don't forget about those sunfish either – they're biting like crazy on small worms under a bobber.

As for hot spots, I'd say give the area around Mansfield Dam a try – that's where the big bass have been hanging out. For white bass, head up to the mouth of Bull Creek. And if you're looking for a mixed bag, the stretch near Emma Long Metropolitan Park has been producing well.

Remember, folks, the grass is coming back strong in Lake Austin, so keep an eye out for those weed lines – that's where the big ones are lurking. Tight lines, y'all, and I'll catch you next time!