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Lake Austin Fishing Report May 16, 2025: Bass Bonanza, Topwater Action, and Bluegill Blitz
Howdy folks! Artificial Lure here with your Lake Austin fishing report for this fine Friday morning, May 16, 2025.
The sun peeked over the horizon at about 6:30 this morning and won't be calling it quits until around 8:15 tonight, giving us plenty of daylight to get after those bass. Weather's been holding steady with temperatures in the mid-70s, and the water temp is sitting right at 75 degrees. Lake level is just a hair under half a foot below pool, which ain't bad at all.
Let me tell y'all, the fishing's been GOOD on Lake Austin this week. Those bass are starting to settle into their summer patterns now. They're hanging shallow in the morning hours before heading offshore as the day heats up. I've been seeing a lot of fish positioned around bait in that 15-25 foot range.
There's a ton of grass in the lake right now, and those fish are definitely using it. Early morning topwater action has been solid - work those small topwaters right over the grass beds and hold on tight! As boat traffic picks up (and you know it will), those fish are moving offshore and setting up around brush piles.
For tackle, I'd suggest having a Texas-rigged worm, dropshot, or shaky head ready for fishing around dock edges and creek mouths. Small swimbaits have been doing the trick around dock edges and reeled off bulkheads in the morning. Don't forget your chatterbait and some small creature baits for working those bluegill beds you'll find in the shallows.
Speaking of bluegill, there's been plenty of activity there, and just last week someone pulled in a water body record white bass! Not too shabby!
For hot spots, I'd recommend targeting the grass lines near Emma Long Metropolitan Park early in the morning, then shifting to the deeper structure near Mansfield Dam as the day progresses. The creek mouths along the main lake have been holding good numbers too.
Forward facing sonar has been a game-changer for locating those suspended fish hanging around bait balls. If you've got it, use it!
Remember that the boat traffic picks up something fierce as the day goes on, so your best bet is to get out early if you can.
That's your Lake Austin report for today, May 16th. This is Artificial Lure saying tight lines and good fishing to y'all! Don't forget your sunscreen!
The sun peeked over the horizon at about 6:30 this morning and won't be calling it quits until around 8:15 tonight, giving us plenty of daylight to get after those bass. Weather's been holding steady with temperatures in the mid-70s, and the water temp is sitting right at 75 degrees. Lake level is just a hair under half a foot below pool, which ain't bad at all.
Let me tell y'all, the fishing's been GOOD on Lake Austin this week. Those bass are starting to settle into their summer patterns now. They're hanging shallow in the morning hours before heading offshore as the day heats up. I've been seeing a lot of fish positioned around bait in that 15-25 foot range.
There's a ton of grass in the lake right now, and those fish are definitely using it. Early morning topwater action has been solid - work those small topwaters right over the grass beds and hold on tight! As boat traffic picks up (and you know it will), those fish are moving offshore and setting up around brush piles.
For tackle, I'd suggest having a Texas-rigged worm, dropshot, or shaky head ready for fishing around dock edges and creek mouths. Small swimbaits have been doing the trick around dock edges and reeled off bulkheads in the morning. Don't forget your chatterbait and some small creature baits for working those bluegill beds you'll find in the shallows.
Speaking of bluegill, there's been plenty of activity there, and just last week someone pulled in a water body record white bass! Not too shabby!
For hot spots, I'd recommend targeting the grass lines near Emma Long Metropolitan Park early in the morning, then shifting to the deeper structure near Mansfield Dam as the day progresses. The creek mouths along the main lake have been holding good numbers too.
Forward facing sonar has been a game-changer for locating those suspended fish hanging around bait balls. If you've got it, use it!
Remember that the boat traffic picks up something fierce as the day goes on, so your best bet is to get out early if you can.
That's your Lake Austin report for today, May 16th. This is Artificial Lure saying tight lines and good fishing to y'all! Don't forget your sunscreen!
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The sun peeked over the horizon at about 6:30 this morning and won't be calling it quits until around 8:15 tonight, giving us plenty of daylight to get after those bass. Weather's been holding steady with temperatures in the mid-70s, and the water temp is sitting right at 75 degrees. Lake level is just a hair under half a foot below pool, which ain't bad at all.
Let me tell y'all, the fishing's been GOOD on Lake Austin this week. Those bass are starting to settle into their summer patterns now. They're hanging shallow in the morning hours before heading offshore as the day heats up. I've been seeing a lot of fish positioned around bait in that 15-25 foot range.
There's a ton of grass in the lake right now, and those fish are definitely using it. Early morning topwater action has been solid - work those small topwaters right over the grass beds and hold on tight! As boat traffic picks up (and you know it will), those fish are moving offshore and setting up around brush piles.
For tackle, I'd suggest having a Texas-rigged worm, dropshot, or shaky head ready for fishing around dock edges and creek mouths. Small swimbaits have been doing the trick around dock edges and reeled off bulkheads in the morning. Don't forget your chatterbait and some small creature baits for working those bluegill beds you'll find in the shallows.
Speaking of bluegill, there's been plenty of activity there, and just last week someone pulled in a water body record white bass! Not too shabby!
For hot spots, I'd recommend targeting the grass lines near Emma Long Metropolitan Park early in the morning, then shifting to the deeper structure near Mansfield Dam as the day progresses. The creek mouths along the main lake have been holding good numbers too.
Forward facing sonar has been a game-changer for locating those suspended fish hanging around bait balls. If you've got it, use it!
Remember that the boat traffic picks up something fierce as the day goes on, so your best bet is to get out early if you can.
That's your Lake Austin report for today, May 16th. This is Artificial Lure saying tight lines and good fishing to y'all! Don't forget your sunscreen!
The sun peeked over the horizon at about 6:30 this morning and won't be calling it quits until around 8:15 tonight, giving us plenty of daylight to get after those bass. Weather's been holding steady with temperatures in the mid-70s, and the water temp is sitting right at 75 degrees. Lake level is just a hair under half a foot below pool, which ain't bad at all.
Let me tell y'all, the fishing's been GOOD on Lake Austin this week. Those bass are starting to settle into their summer patterns now. They're hanging shallow in the morning hours before heading offshore as the day heats up. I've been seeing a lot of fish positioned around bait in that 15-25 foot range.
There's a ton of grass in the lake right now, and those fish are definitely using it. Early morning topwater action has been solid - work those small topwaters right over the grass beds and hold on tight! As boat traffic picks up (and you know it will), those fish are moving offshore and setting up around brush piles.
For tackle, I'd suggest having a Texas-rigged worm, dropshot, or shaky head ready for fishing around dock edges and creek mouths. Small swimbaits have been doing the trick around dock edges and reeled off bulkheads in the morning. Don't forget your chatterbait and some small creature baits for working those bluegill beds you'll find in the shallows.
Speaking of bluegill, there's been plenty of activity there, and just last week someone pulled in a water body record white bass! Not too shabby!
For hot spots, I'd recommend targeting the grass lines near Emma Long Metropolitan Park early in the morning, then shifting to the deeper structure near Mansfield Dam as the day progresses. The creek mouths along the main lake have been holding good numbers too.
Forward facing sonar has been a game-changer for locating those suspended fish hanging around bait balls. If you've got it, use it!
Remember that the boat traffic picks up something fierce as the day goes on, so your best bet is to get out early if you can.
That's your Lake Austin report for today, May 16th. This is Artificial Lure saying tight lines and good fishing to y'all! Don't forget your sunscreen!