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  • Lake Austin Fishing Report February 2026 - Bass, Crappie, and More in this Winter Bite

    Lake Austin Fishing Report February 2026 - Bass, Crappie, and More in this Winter Bite
    Feb 6 2026
    Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure comin' at ya with your Lake Austin fishin' report for February 6th, 2026. Water's stained and sittin' at about 58 degrees with the lake 0.38 feet low, per the latest Texas Freshwater Fishing Report from LSONews. Weather's chillin' us out this mornin'—expect highs in the low 60s, partly cloudy skies, light north breeze around 5-10 mph, keepin' things brisk after that recent cold snap. Sunrise hit at 7:18 AM, sunset around 6:02 PM, givin' ya a solid 10.5 hours of daylight to chase 'em.

    Fish activity's fair in this winter bite—largemouth bass are the stars, hittin' dropshots and Texas-rigged soft plastics in 15-25 feet near standing timber and drop-offs, accordin' to LSOne ws reports. Recent catches show steady limits of 2-5 pounders, with some spots up to 7-8 pounds mixed in; crappie are pickin' up on jigs and minnows around brushpiles in 10-20 feet, numbers runnin' 15-25 fish days for dedicated anglers. No huge runs on stripers or whites yet, but catfish are fair on cut shad if ya go deep. Lake Austin's got that classic Highland Lakes vibe—bass schoolin' tighter in the cold, so slow your roll.

    Best lures right now? Dropshot rigs with 4-inch finesse worms in green pumpkin or watermelon red, or Texas-rigged Senkos—work 'em draggin' slow. For crankin', medium-divers in shad patterns. Live bait? Minnows on light jigs for crappie, or shad for bass and cats. Fish the conditions—post-front days mean subtle presentations, low light low.

    Hot spots: Hit the submerged timber off Mansfield Dam in 20 feet for bass, or the brushpiles in Bull Creek arm for crappie—both firein' lately.

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  • Lake Austin Fishing Report Feb 4: Bass, Cats, Stripers & More Bites on Tap

    Lake Austin Fishing Report Feb 4: Bass, Cats, Stripers & More Bites on Tap
    Feb 4 2026
    Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake Austin fishing guru, comin' at ya from the banks on this crisp February 4th mornin'. Sunrise hit around 7:25 AM per solunar tables, with sunset 'bout 7:45 PM—plenty of daylight to chase bites as days stretch to 12 hours. Solunar forecast from solunarforecast.com calls today "Better" rated, with major feeding windows 2:31-4:31 AM (you missed that one) and 2:57-4:57 PM, plus minors 8:35-9:35 AM and 10:26-11:26 PM. Moon's a 18% waning crescent, risin' early and settin' mid-afternoon, keepin' fish active in shallows.

    Weather's chilly Texas-style—lows near freezin' overnight, highs pushin' mid-50s with light north breeze, per local chatter. Cold fronts got bass schooled up deep, 20-30 feet near creek channels, but stripers and whites are roamin' mid-lake. Recent reports? TPWD records show Lake Austin's loaded with largemouth up to 8+ pounds on worms and jigs, channel cats hittin' cut bait, bluegill and sunfish stackin' beds for redear and hybrid greens on small plastics. Striped bass pushin' 30+ from past hauls, and flatheads prowlin' logs after dark. Locals pulled strings of 15-20 crappie slabs last week on minnows under bridges.

    Best lures right now: finesse jigs or drop-shot rigs with 4-inch worms in green pumpkin for bass—cold water slows 'em down. Spinnerbaits or small crankbaits in shad patterns for stripers crankin' up. Live bait? Shad or minnows on Carolina rigs unbeatable; nightcrawlers or chicken liver for cats. Stick to 6-10 lb fluoro line.

    Hot spots: Hit the coves near Mansfield Dam for staging bass, or troll the Tom Miller Dam tailrace for stripers and whites—structure's holdin' fish tight.

    Y'all stay safe out there, bundle up, and wet a line!

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    2 mins
  • Lake Austin Prespawn Fishing Report - February 2nd

    Lake Austin Prespawn Fishing Report - February 2nd
    Feb 2 2026
    Howdy, y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake Austin fishin' expert, comin' at ya live on this crisp February 2nd mornin'. Water temps hoverin' mid-50s, perfect for that early prespawn push—bass are wakin' up fat and sassy after winter. Lake levels steady in the normal range per LCRA Hydromet reports, no flood worries, just prime conditions.

    Sunrise hit at 7:18 AM, sunset 'round 6:00 PM, givin' ya a solid 10+ hours daylight. Weather's callin' partly cloudy, highs near 65°F, light north breeze 5-10 mph—ideal for shallow power fishin'. No tides here on this Highland Lake, but those subtle current shifts from Tom Miller Dam are key; fish the outflows.

    Action's heatin' up! Recent TPWD records show a monster 14.05-lb largemouth from nearby Lady Bird Lake just last Feb, and locals report steady 2-5 lb largemouths, Guadalupe bass, crappie up to 3 lbs, channel cats, and even blue cats hittin' 20+ lbs. Limits of 10-15 lbs easy if ya hit 'em right—schoolies on points, prespawn females guardin' beds soon.

    Top lures? Go vibrating jigs, lipless crankbaits, and ChatterBaits in shad or green pumpkin for bass smashin' grasslines 4-15 feet, per Major League Fishing patterns workin' similar Texas waters. Jighead minnows like 5-inch Zoom Flukes or drop-shots with Berkley PowerBait worms for finicky ones. Live bait? Shiners or shad on bottom rigs for cats and crappie; worms Texas-rigged for bass.

    Hot spots: Hit the submerged roadbeds near Mansfield Dam for schooling largemouth—drag a lipless over 'em. And don't sleep on those clay points up by Bee Caves Road; drop-shot the uphill side for kickers.

    Gear up safe, wear PFDs, and respect the no-wake zones. Tight lines!

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  • Lake Austin Fishing Report: Early Spring Action on the Highland Lake

    Lake Austin Fishing Report: Early Spring Action on the Highland Lake
    Feb 1 2026
    Howdy, y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake Austin fishin' whisperer, reportin' live on this crisp February 1st mornin' at 8:29. Sunrise hit at 7:18 AM, sunset's comin' 'round 6:00 PM—plenty of daylight to chase 'em. Weather's cool and clear, highs in the low 60s, light north breeze keepin' things calm after that recent front; water temp hoverin' mid-50s, perfect for winter patterns.

    Lake's down a tad from last week, but fish are active in the shallows and mid-depths. TPWD records show recent action: a 3-pound white bass by Tyler Torwick on February 22 last year, and that monster 15.32-pound largemouth by Trace Jansen back in '21—proves the big girls are here. Lately, crappie slabs and bass bonanzas lightin' up the reports; folks pullin' black crappie to 2 pounds, white crappie near 2, plus channel cats, bluegills, and Guadalupe bass. Hybrid stripers and stripers schoolin' too, with shad spawns kickin' off.

    No real tides on this Highland Lake, but those LCRA releases mimic 'em—watch for flows stirrin' baitfish. Best lures right now? From MLF pros on nearby Travis, shaky heads with Zoom Trick worms in green pumpkin or watermelon, wacky-rigged Senkos, finesse jigs like Omega in PB&J with craw trailers, and chatterbaits for docks. Swim jigs and vibrating jigs killin' it in stained water upriver. Live bait? Shad or minnows under bobbers for crappie and cats; cut shad for blues and flats.

    Hit these hot spots: Mansfield Dam area for stripers and hybrids early, trollin' shad-colored jigs; and the coves near Steiner Ranch for dock-skippin' largemouth and crappie—finesse worms shine there. Fish shallow early, go 10-20 feet midday.

    Stay safe, check regs, and wet a line!

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  • Fishing Lake Austin: Crappie Slabs, Bass Bonanzas, and More on This January 31st

    Fishing Lake Austin: Crappie Slabs, Bass Bonanzas, and More on This January 31st
    Jan 31 2026
    Howdy, folks, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake Austin fishing guru, comin' at ya live on this crisp January 31st mornin' at 8:28. Water's stained from that recent cold snap, but bites are slow and steady—perfect for patient anglers after the front blew through. Sunrise hit around 7:20 AM, sunset's bout 5:50 PM, givin' ya a solid 10-hour window. No real tides here on this Highland Lake, but Colorado River flow's steady at low levels, keepin' fish tucked in deeper pockets.

    Fish activity's pickin' up post-cold; bass are schooled 15-25 feet on points and ledges, crappie hangin' in brush piles, and cats prowlin' bottoms. Recent reports from Lake Austin Fishing Report podcasts note steady bass and crappie bites, with ideal conditions now—folks pullin' 3-5 pound largemouths daily. Texas Parks and Wildlife all-tackle records show Lake Austin's primed for big ones: hybrid stripers to 8+ pounds, largemouth up to 12+, white bass hittin' 3 pounds, channel cats 15+, flatheads 80. Numbers are decent—limits of 10-15 fish per boat on good days, mostly largemouth, stripers, crappie, and sunfish.

    Best lures right now? Jighead minnows on forward-facing sonar for bass, per MLF pros on nearby Sam Rayburn. MADE Baits rainbow trout minijigs are killin' it on bass, crappie—even crossin' over from trout patterns, as Fish Sniffer reports hot action in clearish water. For bait, live shad or minnows under bobbers for crappie and cats; cut shad for bottom-dwellers.

    Hit these hot spots: Mansfield Dam ledges for stripers and bass—drop shots shine there. And Twin Creeks coves up-lake for crappie slabs in the timber.

    Bundle up, fish slow, and measure your keepers. Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for daily updates! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.

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    2 mins
  • Lake Austin Fishing Report: Stained Waters, Slow But Steady Bites, Ideal Conditions After Cold Snap

    Lake Austin Fishing Report: Stained Waters, Slow But Steady Bites, Ideal Conditions After Cold Snap
    Jan 30 2026
    Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure comin' atcha with your Lake Austin fishin' report for Friday mornin', January 30th. Water's stained at about 51 degrees, 0.40 feet below pool after that recent cold snap—fish are feelin' it, bitin' slow but steady if ya work deep. Sunrise was at 7:22 AM, sunset 'round 5:50 PM, givin' ya a solid 10+ hours of light. Weather's clearin' up today with highs in the mid-50s, light north breeze 5-10 mph—perfect after the Arctic blast pushed bass deeper.

    Action's fair on largemouth bass, holdin' on outside edges of healthy grass lines in 15-25 feet, or suspended in the river channel chasin' shad. TPWD and Carson Conklin from ATX Fishing report decent kicks on dropshots, deep-divin' jerkbaits, ball head minnows, jigs, or Texas rigs with shad patterns—slow presentations are key, use forward-facin' sonar to spot 'em. A 13-pounder came on a shaky head minnow lately. Crappie are excellent up to 1.9 pounds on minnows, pink/yellow or shad jigs around main lake brush piles and docks in 18-22 feet. White bass good to 1.5 pounds in lights or scattered deep; catfish slow on jug lines with cut shad or perch in ditches.

    Best lures: dropshot with shad soft plastics, football jigs, umbrella rigs, or slow swimbaits. Live minnows or cut shad for bait—threadfin if ya can keep 'em alive. Lower expectations, fish methodical, and watch for shad schools.

    Hot spots: Channel swing banks with deep rock near Mansfield Dam, and outside grass edges by the 360 Bridge—target ledges and points.

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    2 mins
  • Lake Austin Fishing Report 01/28/2026 - Cool Temps, Slow Bass, Finesse Tactics for Largemouth & Stripers

    Lake Austin Fishing Report 01/28/2026 - Cool Temps, Slow Bass, Finesse Tactics for Largemouth & Stripers
    Jan 28 2026
    Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure comin' atcha with your Lake Austin fishin' report for January 28th, 2026. Water's stained and sittin' at about 60 degrees, down 0.51 feet per the latest LSO News Texas Freshwater Fishing Report updated January 20th. No tides here in fresh water, but that cool temp's got the bass movin' slow—largemouth are fair bitin' on drop shots and Texas-rigged soft plastics like worms or creature baits.

    Sunrise hit around 7:25 AM, sunset 'bout 5:50 PM, givin' ya a solid 10+ hours of light. Weather's mild for winter—partly cloudy, highs in the low 60s, light north breeze 5-10 mph, perfect for bundlin' up without freezin'. Fish activity's pickin' up in the shallows where they're warmin' up; recent reports show steady catches of 2-5 pound largemouth, some stripers and whites schoolin' on slabs, plus cats on cut shad.

    Best lures right now? Stick to finesse—drop shot rigs with 4-inch soft plastics in green pumpkin or watermelon, or Texas-rig a Senko. Lipless crankbaits like Rat-L-Traps in chrome shine for searchin' grass lines, usin' round-bend trebles for better hookups per MLF pro Dicky Newberry's cold-water tips. Live bait? Minnows or shad on a Carolina rig for bass, chicken liver for cats.

    Hot spots: Hit the submerged grass beds near Mansfield Dam for schooling bass, or troll the channel edges by Tom Miller Dam where current pulls 'em in. Fish early mornin' or late afternoon when they're feedin' aggressive.

    Bundle up, check your lines, and get out there—bass are waitin'!

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    2 mins
  • Lake Austin Winter Bite Heats Up - Largemouth, Crappie, & Cats on the Prowl

    Lake Austin Winter Bite Heats Up - Largemouth, Crappie, & Cats on the Prowl
    Jan 26 2026
    Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure comin' atcha with your Lake Austin fishin' report for Monday mornin', January 26th, right around 8:30 AM. Winter's got her grip on Central Texas, but don't ya dare put up your rods—the bite's alive in these chilly shallows!

    Weather's lookin' crisp today: highs in the low 50s, partly cloudy skies, light north breeze at 5-10 mph keepin' things stable. No tides here on this Highland Lake reservoir, but water temps hoverin' 48-52 degrees from recent reports, perfect for winter patterns. Sunrise was at 7:28 AM, sunset 5:48 PM—plenty of daylight to chase 'em.

    Fish activity's pickin' up after yesterday's "Winter Waltz" report: bass, crappie, and more dancin' in the shallows. Largemouths are schooled on shad near grass lines and hydrilla, with Guadalupe bass—our Texas state fish—mixin' in, especially hybrids up to 1.5 pounds or more in Travis-connected waters. Recent catches include a 6.45-pound largemouth from nearby Barton Creek on buzzbait back in '14, channel cats to 4.58 pounds on cut bait, and crappie on brush piles. Bream hittin' deep at 25-35 feet.

    Best lures right now? Swimbaits, umbrella rigs, and lipless crankbaits for bass chasin' shad—think Texas-rigged soft plastics or frogs over grass. For crappie, small jigs or minnows under corks. Live bait shines: cut shad or herring for cats in 20-25 feet, crickets for bream, minnows for slabs.

    Hit these hot spots: shallow pockets around FM 2222 near the dam for schooling bass, and deep brush in Mansfield Dam coves for crappie and cats. Bundle up, watch for shad balls on sonar, and let 'em eat!

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