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Lake Austin Fishing Report May 14, 2025 - Bass, Crappie, White Bass & More
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!
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!
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By Quiet. PleaseHowdy, 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!
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!