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  • Summertime Largemouth, Crappie, and Catfish Bite on Lake Austin

    Summertime Largemouth, Crappie, and Catfish Bite on Lake Austin
    Jun 22 2025
    Lake Austin woke up warm and hazy this morning, with air temps pushing 80 before sunrise and staying steady all day—expect a high around 93, so bring water and pack a sun buff. Sunrise hit at 6:29 AM, and sunset rolls in at 8:30 PM, giving you a wide window to chase that bite. We’re between moon phases this week, so tidal swings aren’t a factor; boat traffic will be your biggest variable as folks shake loose for the weekend.

    Water is stained but clearing up—right around 81 degrees and 0.63 feet below pool, making for prime summer patterns according to the most recent Texas Parks and Wildlife Department update. The shallow bite is still reliable right up until that sun breaks free: schoolie largemouths blitzing shad around creek mouths and flats, especially along the east bank and just upstream of Pennybacker Bridge. Toss small shad-profile crankbaits high in the water column, or try a weightless fluke when you spot surface activity. Once the light gets up, big worms on Texas rigs and shaky heads down deep near brush piles and hydrilla lines are catching better fish—a six-pounder was reported last week north of Emma Long Park, caught on a green pumpkin ribbon-tail.

    For trophies, June’s got a reputation for sleeper big fish on swimbaits—slow roll a glide bait parallel to the grass, particularly on the upper end by Steiner Ranch. Crappie and sunfish have been steady but smaller this week, hitting live worms and micro-jigs on submerged timber near Walsh Boat Landing and the Bull Creek outflow. A handful of channel cats were caught overnight on punch bait and cut shad near the deeper ledge at St. Stephens.

    Bass remain top billing; a few solid stripers have been reported closer to Mansfield Dam, but most folks are focused on largemouths. Early topwater is still popping: bone-colored walking baits and classic poppers get the edge at first and last light, especially near docks and shaded coves. By mid-morning, switch over to deep structure tactics—Carolina rigs and football jigs in 14-22 feet seem to be key, particularly on points with irregular bottom contour.

    As far as hot spots, focus on:

    - Just above the 360 Bridge (Pennybacker) for schooling bass at dawn and dusk
    - Hydrilla flats near Steiner Ranch for numbers and the shot at a trophy
    - Brush piles and timber off Emma Long for both largemouth and crappie
    - Deep holes off St. Stephens for after-dark catfish

    Boat traffic ramps up fast after 10 AM, so get out early or target the last light for quieter fishing. Remember that zebra mussels are a concern—drain and clean your boat before and after you launch, per Texas Parks and Wildlife guidance.

    Thanks for tuning in to your Lake Austin fishing report with Artificial Lure. If you want the latest tips and bite updates, make sure to subscribe and stay hooked with us.

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  • Lake Austin Fishing Report: Early Topwater Bites and Deep Grass Lunkers

    Lake Austin Fishing Report: Early Topwater Bites and Deep Grass Lunkers
    Jun 21 2025
    Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your up-to-the-minute Lake Austin fishing report for Saturday, June 21st, 2025. The lake’s rolling out a true Central Texas summer: water temperatures are hovering around 81 degrees, a little stained but clear enough for that classic Lake Austin bite, and the reservoir is sitting just over half a foot below pool.

    Sunrise came up at 6:29 this morning, and you’ve got daylight to work with till sunset around 8:30 tonight. We’re seeing light south winds and mostly clear skies, so it’s prime time for casting at those wind-blown points and over the grass edges—classic setups for this time of year. Tide details aren’t a major player on Lake Austin, but these stable water levels help the fish settle into their predictable summer patterns.

    Early birds this morning found a good shallow bite before that Texas sun really cranked up. There’s been a flurry of small shad busting the surface, especially around creek mouths and main lake points. Schooling bass were active for the first hour or so, making for some exciting topwater action. Big walking baits and poppers have been deadly in the low light, so don’t sleep on the early morning topwater window, especially in coves with hydrilla and eelgrass.

    Once the sun's up, bass have pulled deeper—look for them stacking around submerged brush piles, creek channels, and the edges of thick grass beds. Big worms rigged Texas-style and slow-rolled swimbaits have been producing steady bites, particularly around 8 to 15 feet. Lightweight Texas rigs and dropshots are also putting numbers in the boat around those deeper grass edges.

    Recent catches have been overwhelmingly Largemouth Bass, with a solid mix of two to five pounders and the occasional toad tipping the scales bigger. The big girls are out there; June's always a sleeper month for landing that trophy if you’re patient and methodical. Catfish are showing up in fair numbers on cut shad and nightcrawlers, mainly off ledges and channel swings. If you’re looking for diversity, there’s the odd sunfish and even some decent crappie action down around dock pilings, but the main event right now is definitely the bass.

    For bait, you can’t go wrong with small shad-imitating swimbaits, soft plastics in watermelon or green pumpkin, and a few big topwater plugs for that early bite. Punching jigs into the deep grass is also heating up as summer kicks in.

    Hot spots today include the mouth of Bee Creek on the upper end—lots of schooling activity at dawn—and the grass flats just downstream from the Pennybacker Bridge. Also, keep an eye on the docks lining the Steiner Ranch area; there’s been some lunker activity late in the morning.

    That wraps up your Lake Austin fishing report. Thanks for tuning in! Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an update. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.
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  • Lake Austin Summer Fishing Report: Bass, Cats, and Sunnies Aplenty [140 characters]

    Lake Austin Summer Fishing Report: Bass, Cats, and Sunnies Aplenty [140 characters]
    Jun 21 2025
    Artificial Lure here with your Lake Austin fishing report for Saturday, June 21, 2025. Water temps are holding steady around 81 degrees, and the lake sits 0.63 feet below pool with clarity classified as “stained but fishable,” according to the latest Texas Parks and Wildlife update. Today’s weather is classic Texas summer—clear skies, highs in the upper 80s, and a gentle south breeze that’ll keep things comfortable on the water. Expect sunrise at 6:29 AM and sunset close to 8:30 PM, giving you a long stretch of daylight to chase those bites.

    We’re deep into the summer pattern. Early in the morning, the shallow bite is good, especially until the sun gets up. Bass are still hitting small topwaters over grass near the banks—think walking baits and poppers. Once that sun climbs and the recreational boats roll in, a lot of fish are moving offshore, setting up on brush piles, creek mouths, and deep grass beds. Right now, hydrilla and eel grass are creating prime summer structure on both ends of the lake. For deeper targets, Texas-rigged worms, dropshots, shaky heads, and small swimbaits are all producing, especially around brush and points.

    Forward-facing sonar is picking up suspended bass out chasing bait in open water, so if you’ve got the electronics, it’s worth scanning around. A soft minnow-style bait has been hot for those fish hanging out off the main channel edges or above submerged grass.

    As for recent catches, Lake Austin is showing off its diversity. Local reports are lighting up with quality largemouths caught on swimbaits—June’s always a sleeper month for a big bite if you’re patient and working those deeper grass edges. Catfish and sunfish are steady, too, with bluegill and redear sunfish falling to worms and small jigs. According to the current water body records, a 24.5-inch largemouth came on a swimbait, and the sunfish bite is reliable with redworms or small plastics.

    For bait, if you’re targeting bass, pack your plastics—green pumpkin and watermelon have been money, especially when rigged Texas or Carolina style. If you’re after catfish, cut bait and nightcrawlers are bringing in some steady action along ledges and drop-offs.

    Hot spots this week:

    - The stretch between Walsh Boat Landing and Emma Long Park is holding quality fish, especially near deep grass beds and creek mouths.
    - The upper end of the lake near Quinlan Park is producing on the edges of hydrilla patches and along rocky points—prime topwater territory at dawn.

    That’s your scoop for today, y’all! Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for the latest Lake Austin fishing action. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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  • Lake Austin Summer Fishing Report: Bass, Cats, and Sunnies Aplenty [140 characters]

    Lake Austin Summer Fishing Report: Bass, Cats, and Sunnies Aplenty [140 characters]
    Jun 21 2025
    Artificial Lure here with your Lake Austin fishing report for Saturday, June 21, 2025. Water temps are holding steady around 81 degrees, and the lake sits 0.63 feet below pool with clarity classified as “stained but fishable,” according to the latest Texas Parks and Wildlife update. Today’s weather is classic Texas summer—clear skies, highs in the upper 80s, and a gentle south breeze that’ll keep things comfortable on the water. Expect sunrise at 6:29 AM and sunset close to 8:30 PM, giving you a long stretch of daylight to chase those bites.

    We’re deep into the summer pattern. Early in the morning, the shallow bite is good, especially until the sun gets up. Bass are still hitting small topwaters over grass near the banks—think walking baits and poppers. Once that sun climbs and the recreational boats roll in, a lot of fish are moving offshore, setting up on brush piles, creek mouths, and deep grass beds. Right now, hydrilla and eel grass are creating prime summer structure on both ends of the lake. For deeper targets, Texas-rigged worms, dropshots, shaky heads, and small swimbaits are all producing, especially around brush and points.

    Forward-facing sonar is picking up suspended bass out chasing bait in open water, so if you’ve got the electronics, it’s worth scanning around. A soft minnow-style bait has been hot for those fish hanging out off the main channel edges or above submerged grass.

    As for recent catches, Lake Austin is showing off its diversity. Local reports are lighting up with quality largemouths caught on swimbaits—June’s always a sleeper month for a big bite if you’re patient and working those deeper grass edges. Catfish and sunfish are steady, too, with bluegill and redear sunfish falling to worms and small jigs. According to the current water body records, a 24.5-inch largemouth came on a swimbait, and the sunfish bite is reliable with redworms or small plastics.

    For bait, if you’re targeting bass, pack your plastics—green pumpkin and watermelon have been money, especially when rigged Texas or Carolina style. If you’re after catfish, cut bait and nightcrawlers are bringing in some steady action along ledges and drop-offs.

    Hot spots this week:

    - The stretch between Walsh Boat Landing and Emma Long Park is holding quality fish, especially near deep grass beds and creek mouths.
    - The upper end of the lake near Quinlan Park is producing on the edges of hydrilla patches and along rocky points—prime topwater territory at dawn.

    That’s your scoop for today, y’all! Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for the latest Lake Austin fishing action. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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  • Lake Austin Summer Fishing Report: Bass, Cats, and Sunnies Aplenty [140 characters]

    Lake Austin Summer Fishing Report: Bass, Cats, and Sunnies Aplenty [140 characters]
    Jun 21 2025
    Artificial Lure here with your Lake Austin fishing report for Saturday, June 21, 2025. Water temps are holding steady around 81 degrees, and the lake sits 0.63 feet below pool with clarity classified as “stained but fishable,” according to the latest Texas Parks and Wildlife update. Today’s weather is classic Texas summer—clear skies, highs in the upper 80s, and a gentle south breeze that’ll keep things comfortable on the water. Expect sunrise at 6:29 AM and sunset close to 8:30 PM, giving you a long stretch of daylight to chase those bites.

    We’re deep into the summer pattern. Early in the morning, the shallow bite is good, especially until the sun gets up. Bass are still hitting small topwaters over grass near the banks—think walking baits and poppers. Once that sun climbs and the recreational boats roll in, a lot of fish are moving offshore, setting up on brush piles, creek mouths, and deep grass beds. Right now, hydrilla and eel grass are creating prime summer structure on both ends of the lake. For deeper targets, Texas-rigged worms, dropshots, shaky heads, and small swimbaits are all producing, especially around brush and points.

    Forward-facing sonar is picking up suspended bass out chasing bait in open water, so if you’ve got the electronics, it’s worth scanning around. A soft minnow-style bait has been hot for those fish hanging out off the main channel edges or above submerged grass.

    As for recent catches, Lake Austin is showing off its diversity. Local reports are lighting up with quality largemouths caught on swimbaits—June’s always a sleeper month for a big bite if you’re patient and working those deeper grass edges. Catfish and sunfish are steady, too, with bluegill and redear sunfish falling to worms and small jigs. According to the current water body records, a 24.5-inch largemouth came on a swimbait, and the sunfish bite is reliable with redworms or small plastics.

    For bait, if you’re targeting bass, pack your plastics—green pumpkin and watermelon have been money, especially when rigged Texas or Carolina style. If you’re after catfish, cut bait and nightcrawlers are bringing in some steady action along ledges and drop-offs.

    Hot spots this week:

    - The stretch between Walsh Boat Landing and Emma Long Park is holding quality fish, especially near deep grass beds and creek mouths.
    - The upper end of the lake near Quinlan Park is producing on the edges of hydrilla patches and along rocky points—prime topwater territory at dawn.

    That’s your scoop for today, y’all! Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for the latest Lake Austin fishing action. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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  • Lake Austin Summer Fishing Report: Bass, Cats, and Sunnies Aplenty [140 characters]

    Lake Austin Summer Fishing Report: Bass, Cats, and Sunnies Aplenty [140 characters]
    Jun 21 2025
    Artificial Lure here with your Lake Austin fishing report for Saturday, June 21, 2025. Water temps are holding steady around 81 degrees, and the lake sits 0.63 feet below pool with clarity classified as “stained but fishable,” according to the latest Texas Parks and Wildlife update. Today’s weather is classic Texas summer—clear skies, highs in the upper 80s, and a gentle south breeze that’ll keep things comfortable on the water. Expect sunrise at 6:29 AM and sunset close to 8:30 PM, giving you a long stretch of daylight to chase those bites.

    We’re deep into the summer pattern. Early in the morning, the shallow bite is good, especially until the sun gets up. Bass are still hitting small topwaters over grass near the banks—think walking baits and poppers. Once that sun climbs and the recreational boats roll in, a lot of fish are moving offshore, setting up on brush piles, creek mouths, and deep grass beds. Right now, hydrilla and eel grass are creating prime summer structure on both ends of the lake. For deeper targets, Texas-rigged worms, dropshots, shaky heads, and small swimbaits are all producing, especially around brush and points.

    Forward-facing sonar is picking up suspended bass out chasing bait in open water, so if you’ve got the electronics, it’s worth scanning around. A soft minnow-style bait has been hot for those fish hanging out off the main channel edges or above submerged grass.

    As for recent catches, Lake Austin is showing off its diversity. Local reports are lighting up with quality largemouths caught on swimbaits—June’s always a sleeper month for a big bite if you’re patient and working those deeper grass edges. Catfish and sunfish are steady, too, with bluegill and redear sunfish falling to worms and small jigs. According to the current water body records, a 24.5-inch largemouth came on a swimbait, and the sunfish bite is reliable with redworms or small plastics.

    For bait, if you’re targeting bass, pack your plastics—green pumpkin and watermelon have been money, especially when rigged Texas or Carolina style. If you’re after catfish, cut bait and nightcrawlers are bringing in some steady action along ledges and drop-offs.

    Hot spots this week:

    - The stretch between Walsh Boat Landing and Emma Long Park is holding quality fish, especially near deep grass beds and creek mouths.
    - The upper end of the lake near Quinlan Park is producing on the edges of hydrilla patches and along rocky points—prime topwater territory at dawn.

    That’s your scoop for today, y’all! Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for the latest Lake Austin fishing action. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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  • Lake Austin Summer Fishing Report: Bass, Cats, and Sunnies Aplenty [140 characters]

    Lake Austin Summer Fishing Report: Bass, Cats, and Sunnies Aplenty [140 characters]
    Jun 21 2025
    Artificial Lure here with your Lake Austin fishing report for Saturday, June 21, 2025. Water temps are holding steady around 81 degrees, and the lake sits 0.63 feet below pool with clarity classified as “stained but fishable,” according to the latest Texas Parks and Wildlife update. Today’s weather is classic Texas summer—clear skies, highs in the upper 80s, and a gentle south breeze that’ll keep things comfortable on the water. Expect sunrise at 6:29 AM and sunset close to 8:30 PM, giving you a long stretch of daylight to chase those bites.

    We’re deep into the summer pattern. Early in the morning, the shallow bite is good, especially until the sun gets up. Bass are still hitting small topwaters over grass near the banks—think walking baits and poppers. Once that sun climbs and the recreational boats roll in, a lot of fish are moving offshore, setting up on brush piles, creek mouths, and deep grass beds. Right now, hydrilla and eel grass are creating prime summer structure on both ends of the lake. For deeper targets, Texas-rigged worms, dropshots, shaky heads, and small swimbaits are all producing, especially around brush and points.

    Forward-facing sonar is picking up suspended bass out chasing bait in open water, so if you’ve got the electronics, it’s worth scanning around. A soft minnow-style bait has been hot for those fish hanging out off the main channel edges or above submerged grass.

    As for recent catches, Lake Austin is showing off its diversity. Local reports are lighting up with quality largemouths caught on swimbaits—June’s always a sleeper month for a big bite if you’re patient and working those deeper grass edges. Catfish and sunfish are steady, too, with bluegill and redear sunfish falling to worms and small jigs. According to the current water body records, a 24.5-inch largemouth came on a swimbait, and the sunfish bite is reliable with redworms or small plastics.

    For bait, if you’re targeting bass, pack your plastics—green pumpkin and watermelon have been money, especially when rigged Texas or Carolina style. If you’re after catfish, cut bait and nightcrawlers are bringing in some steady action along ledges and drop-offs.

    Hot spots this week:

    - The stretch between Walsh Boat Landing and Emma Long Park is holding quality fish, especially near deep grass beds and creek mouths.
    - The upper end of the lake near Quinlan Park is producing on the edges of hydrilla patches and along rocky points—prime topwater territory at dawn.

    That’s your scoop for today, y’all! Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for the latest Lake Austin fishing action. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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  • Lake Austin Summer Fishing Report: Bass, Cats, and Sunnies Aplenty [140 characters]

    Lake Austin Summer Fishing Report: Bass, Cats, and Sunnies Aplenty [140 characters]
    Jun 21 2025
    Artificial Lure here with your Lake Austin fishing report for Saturday, June 21, 2025. Water temps are holding steady around 81 degrees, and the lake sits 0.63 feet below pool with clarity classified as “stained but fishable,” according to the latest Texas Parks and Wildlife update. Today’s weather is classic Texas summer—clear skies, highs in the upper 80s, and a gentle south breeze that’ll keep things comfortable on the water. Expect sunrise at 6:29 AM and sunset close to 8:30 PM, giving you a long stretch of daylight to chase those bites.

    We’re deep into the summer pattern. Early in the morning, the shallow bite is good, especially until the sun gets up. Bass are still hitting small topwaters over grass near the banks—think walking baits and poppers. Once that sun climbs and the recreational boats roll in, a lot of fish are moving offshore, setting up on brush piles, creek mouths, and deep grass beds. Right now, hydrilla and eel grass are creating prime summer structure on both ends of the lake. For deeper targets, Texas-rigged worms, dropshots, shaky heads, and small swimbaits are all producing, especially around brush and points.

    Forward-facing sonar is picking up suspended bass out chasing bait in open water, so if you’ve got the electronics, it’s worth scanning around. A soft minnow-style bait has been hot for those fish hanging out off the main channel edges or above submerged grass.

    As for recent catches, Lake Austin is showing off its diversity. Local reports are lighting up with quality largemouths caught on swimbaits—June’s always a sleeper month for a big bite if you’re patient and working those deeper grass edges. Catfish and sunfish are steady, too, with bluegill and redear sunfish falling to worms and small jigs. According to the current water body records, a 24.5-inch largemouth came on a swimbait, and the sunfish bite is reliable with redworms or small plastics.

    For bait, if you’re targeting bass, pack your plastics—green pumpkin and watermelon have been money, especially when rigged Texas or Carolina style. If you’re after catfish, cut bait and nightcrawlers are bringing in some steady action along ledges and drop-offs.

    Hot spots this week:

    - The stretch between Walsh Boat Landing and Emma Long Park is holding quality fish, especially near deep grass beds and creek mouths.
    - The upper end of the lake near Quinlan Park is producing on the edges of hydrilla patches and along rocky points—prime topwater territory at dawn.

    That’s your scoop for today, y’all! Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for the latest Lake Austin fishing action. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.
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