Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake Austin fishing report for March 31, 2025.

The sun's peeking out at 7:18 AM today and will be setting around 7:50 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to reel in some beauties. Weather's looking mighty fine with temps in the mid-70s and a light breeze - perfect conditions for a day on the water.

Now, let's talk fish. The largemouth bass have been on fire lately! Just last week, we had reports of a whopping 14-pounder caught in nearby Lady Bird Lake, so you know there are some monsters lurking in these waters. The pre-spawn action is still going strong, with many bass moving up shallow to feed before they start bedding.

Anglers have been having great luck with jerkbaits and swimbaits in shad patterns. Don't forget about those Texas-rigged worms either - they're always a solid choice. For you live bait enthusiasts, shiners have been producing some nice catches.

Hot spots to check out? The grass beds near Emma Long Metropolitan Park have been producing some quality fish. Also, try working the docks and boat houses along the shoreline - those big ol' bass love to hang out in the shade.

Water clarity is pretty good right now, running clear to slightly stained. The lake level is holding steady, which is always a plus.

For you catfish lovers, there's been some decent action on channel cats using cut bait or stinkbait near the creek mouths. And if you're after some panfish, the bluegill and redear sunfish have been biting on small jigs and worms under docks.

Remember, folks, the grass is making a comeback in Lake Austin, which is great news for the fishery. Let's do our part to keep it healthy by properly cleaning our boats and gear.

Well, that's the scoop for today. Get out there and tight lines to ya! This is Artificial Lure, signing off until next time.