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  • Lake Austin Fishing Report: Fall Bass, Crappie, and Trout Stocking

    Lake Austin Fishing Report: Fall Bass, Crappie, and Trout Stocking
    Nov 21 2025
    Lake Austin is waking up a bit this November morning, right on the tail end of a humid front sweeping through Central Texas. Local forecasters this Friday call for sunrise at 6:59 AM and sunset around 5:32 PM. We're in the First Quarter moon, with the major fish activity windows hitting from about 6:25 to 8:25 AM and again from 6:45 to 8:45 PM, according to FishingReminder. That gives you solid windows for the early riser bite and an hour or so before dusk for a good shot at a big one.

    The weather's been swinging mild to cool—mid-50s at dawn and rising toward the 70s by mid-afternoon with light southeast winds. These conditions are classic for fall bass movement, with fish pulling up onto rocky points and shallow flats to chase late shad schools. Water clarity’s pretty typical this time of year, stained a little after the midweek rain but clearing steadily.

    Recent reports from folks on the water and area guides have largemouth bass as the main draw right now. Most catches have been in the 1-3 pound range, with a few solid 4s and 5s showing up for those working structure near deeper water. Catfish—mostly channels and some blues—are biting steady at night and early morning, especially on cut bait off the deeper channel bends. Sunfish remain active in the warmer coves for anyone bringing kids or looking for a fish fry.

    Bass anglers are mostly running shad-imitating lures. Top choices this week are chrome and shad-colored jerkbaits like the Berkley Stunna 112+1, plus flukes in pearl or white, rigged weightless or on a light jighead. Early and late, walking topwaters such as Zara Spooks or Heddon One Knocker in bone or silver will draw explosive hits off wind-blown banks, especially when cloud cover hangs in. If the bite slows midday, it’s time to drag a green pumpkin Texas rig or a drop shot with a 4” finesse worm along the deeper grass edges, particularly near ledge drop-offs.

    Crappie have started moving a bit deeper with water cooling, but some slabs are still coming from submerged brush and docks in 8–15 feet of water on small jigs or live minnows.

    For bait, it’s tough to beat fresh-cut shad for catfish, red wigglers or crickets for sunfish, and small minnows for crappie. Bass will take a lively shiner, but artificials are the name of the game for numbers.

    Prime hot spots to try today:

    - The mouth of **Bee Creek**, especially around the submerged timber, is holding steady with bait and bass both early and late in the day.

    - The rocky banks and retaining walls near **Emma Long Park** always produce for numbers, particularly for those fan-casting jerkbaits as the sun’s coming up.

    - For crappie and bonus bass, the deeper docks upstream from **the 360 bridge** are holding fish—work the shade lines carefully.

    There's good news from Texas Parks and Wildlife too: Rainbow trout stockings kick off next week on Nov. 26 in Austin-area Neighborhood Fishin’ lakes, making it a great bonus option for multi-species anglers or anyone fishing with kids.

    This has been your daily Lake Austin report from your buddy Artificial Lure. Thanks for tuning in—tight lines out there, and don’t forget to subscribe for more local tips and on-the-water updates.

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  • Fishing Lake Austin: Bass, Crappie, Catfish Bites - Ideal Conditions & Top Spots for a Productive Day on the Water

    Fishing Lake Austin: Bass, Crappie, Catfish Bites - Ideal Conditions & Top Spots for a Productive Day on the Water
    Nov 20 2025
    Good morning, y’all. It’s Thursday, November 20, 2025, and the sun’s just peeking over the hills around Lake Austin. Sunrise was at 7:08 AM, and sunset tonight will be at 5:40 PM, so you’ve got a solid day ahead if you’re looking to get out on the water. The weather’s mild—temps are hovering in the low 70s, and the water’s running about 72 degrees, with decent clarity but a bit of stain throughout the lake. No major tides to worry about here, since we’re inland, but the lake’s sitting about 0.59 feet below pool, so keep that in mind when you’re planning your spots.

    Bass are still active, but the bite is slowing a bit as we head deeper into fall. Most of the action’s been midlake, where bass are schooling up and feeding on baitfish. You’ll find some nice ones in the 3-5 pound range, especially if you’re working the outside grass lines with flukes, wacky worms, frogs, or dropshots. Punching rigs are still pulling fish out of the thicker mats, and Texas-rigged soft plastics under deeper docks are producing, even at night. Skip jigs are a solid choice, too, especially if you’re targeting the bigger ones.

    Crappie are excellent right now, with catches up to 12 inches reported on minnows and jigs around scattered brush piles in 12-20 feet of water. White bass are slow, but you can still pick up a few up to 1.5 pounds on crappie jigs and crankbaits, especially out near the lights at night. Catfish are good on jug lines with cut shad or perch, mainly on the main lake flats and drains in 10-20 feet.

    If you’re looking for the best lures, stick with paddle tail swimbaits, mid-strolling minnow-style plastics, and weightless stick worms for bass. For crappie, minnows and jigs are your go-to. And if you’re after catfish, cut shad or perch on jug lines is the way to go.

    Two hot spots to check out: the main lake brush piles for crappie and the outside grass lines midlake for bass. Both have been consistent lately, and you’ll find plenty of action if you work them right.

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  • Late Fall Lures on Lake Austin

    Late Fall Lures on Lake Austin
    Nov 19 2025
    Good morning, Lake Austin anglers—this is Artificial Lure with your live fishing report for November 19, 2025. We’re up with the sun today, which officially broke over the horizon at 6:57 a.m.; sunset’s looking to slide past the treetops at 5:30 p.m., so plan your casts accordingly. The bite windows are best early, from 6:26 to 8:26 a.m., and keep an eye out this evening, as the fish are likely to get active again around 6:44 to 8:44 p.m. That’s right in sync with some prime fishing reminders from FishingReminder, thanks to the first quarter moon pushing bite activity in these windows. Visibility is moderate at 50%, and you’ll want to work those biting periods hard before and after the sun peaks.

    Weather-wise, you’ll be greeted with beginnings of a Texas cool-front today—expect a crisp morning, highs in the upper 60s with light north winds picking up in the afternoon. A touch of cloud cover is likely, which generally helps the bass get bold on the shallows and along structure. Water conditions remain slightly stained after recent showers, and the current is decent from recent flows coming down from the Tom Miller Dam.

    Now, on to the real meat: recent catches and what the fish are doing. Lake Austin’s been turning up classic late fall action. There’s been reliable largemouth activity, with some nice keepers pulled by local sticks—word is a handful in the 4 to 6-pound range were caught near the Pennybacker Bridge and upstream towards Emma Long Park. Numbers are steady, if not enormous—most folks bagged two to five decent bass per session, especially those working deeper docks and rock transitions. Sunfish and Guadalupe bass are also poking around in the protected coves, and a few catfish are still biting cut shad around the drop-offs.

    As for techniques, finesse is winning the game this week. Ned rigs and natural-colored senkos (green pumpkin or watermelon red) are getting bites off the steep banks during those calm periods. Swimbaits with a slow, steady retrieve are solid for larger bass cruising the edge of main lake points—look for the shadow lines from docks and overhanging trees. If you want to power fish, shallow- to mid-crankbaits in shad patterns have pulled action on wind-blown banks, especially during the afternoon minor bite. Live shad or minnows are killer for both bass and catfish if you prefer bait fishing, but most reports show the largemouth still leaning toward plastics and swimbaits as the water cools.

    The hot spots this week are the stretch just north of the Pennybacker Bridge docks—there, the submerged timber and deeper water merge, making it a classic November zone. Emma Long Park’s shoreline is another strong pick, especially around the hydrilla beds early in the morning. Also worth a try: the cove at Bull Creek inlet, where bass school up on bait during these transitional weather swings.

    Before you head out, remember: boat traffic is lighter, but stay safe and always keep local regs top of mind. Keep an eye on those weather shifts—they can turn the bite on in a hurry, especially as another cool front rolls in. That’s all for today’s Lake Austin fishing report. Thanks for tuning in—be sure to subscribe so you never miss the latest from your local waters. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.

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  • Lake Austin Fishing Report: Smallmouth, Swimbaits, and Jerkbaits for November 18, 2025

    Lake Austin Fishing Report: Smallmouth, Swimbaits, and Jerkbaits for November 18, 2025
    Nov 18 2025
    # Lake Austin Fishing Report – November 18, 2025

    Hey folks, Artificial Lure here with your Tuesday morning fishing report for Lake Austin.

    We're looking at decent conditions out there today. Sunrise was around 7:12 AM and we'll see sunset at 7:45 PM, giving us a solid 12 and a half hours of daylight to work with. We're in that waning crescent moon phase at just 15 percent, which typically means a slower bite, but don't let that discourage you.

    **What's Been Biting**

    The water's been treating anglers pretty well lately. We've seen good action on both largemouth and smallmouth bass around the lake. Anglers have been having success with swimbaits – particularly 3-inch shad-imitating patterns rigged on small jigheads in the one-eighth to three-sixteenths ounce range. Colors like silver, shiner, and emerald shades have been producing. When the bite gets tough, jerkbaits and live bait like finger mullet are also putting fish in the boat.

    **Best Spots**

    I'd recommend hitting the deeper canal systems on the southwest end if you've got forward-facing sonar – that dirty water actually helps get fish to bite close to your boat. The Rim areas around structure are holding good largemouth right now too.

    **What to Throw**

    Pack a variety of small swimbaits, jighead minnows, and quality jerkbaits. Fluorocarbon leader testing 8-10 pounds paired with 10-pound braid will give you good sensitivity and strength. Don't sleep on live bait either – fresh finger mullet under a simple jighead has been consistently productive.

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  • Lake Austin Fishing Report: Bass, Whites, and Bigger Bites on Tap

    Lake Austin Fishing Report: Bass, Whites, and Bigger Bites on Tap
    Nov 17 2025
    Howdy folks, this is Artificial Lure with today’s Lake Austin fishing report for Monday, November 17, 2025.

    Sunrise was at 6:55 a.m. and you can expect sunset around 6:30 p.m. That gives us about 11 and a half solid hours of daylight and plenty of time to get after it. The moon’s on a 10% waxing crescent, rising at 8:30 a.m. and setting at 9:46 p.m., which means fish should be active, especially close to major and minor solunar times. The day's peak bites hit from about 2:05 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. this afternoon, with smaller feeding windows right now between 8 and 9 a.m. and again after dark.

    Weather this morning is cool and stable, with temps climbing fast after sunrise and a light southerly breeze. Water clarity has been very good this week, especially off the main channel and up by the dam.

    As for the fish, recent action has been classic for this time of year: loads of *largemouth bass* still pushing up shad, plus some *white bass* schooling out mid-lake. Guides and anglers have reported solid catches the last few days, with both numbers and some trophy-size bucketmouths. Just last week, a 14-pound largemouth was certified on nearby Lady Bird Lake, and it’s no secret the same bloodlines run through Lake Austin—don’t be surprised if you tangle with one of those big ones.

    The *best lures* this week have been shad-imitating swimbaits, soft plastics on a drop-shot or Texas rig, and mid-diving crankbaits bounced along hard-bottom points and creek mouths. During low light early and late, a Keitech Swing Impact on a jig head or a Rapala DT-10 in shad or chartreuse hues has really done damage—get that bait near the schooling activity and hang on.

    A classic Carolina rig with a Strike King Scounbug or a watermelon red fluke has also produced several quality bites along the deeper outside grass edges. If they seem tight-lipped midday, downsize and slow-roll a soft plastic stick bait, or try a white bladed swim jig if the water has a touch of stain.

    For *live bait*, medium shiners or small bluegill freelined along the docks remain hard to beat, especially if you're bringing kids or want to target some of the monster catfish reported recently. Several big blues over 30 pounds were caught in the last month, most on fresh cut bait fished deep near rock or brush.

    For real-time hot spots, look for active schools between Walsh Boat Landing and the 360 Bridge—this stretch is still holding good bass, particularly where submerged grass and rocky points meet. The Bull Creek arm has also been steady for white bass and the occasional hybrid. Up near Emma Long Park, crappie are stacking up around submerged timber and brush piles—try a 1/16-ounce jig in chartreuse or black for fast action.

    As always, boat traffic picks up around midday, so if you want quiet water and fish feeding shallow, get out early. Watch for birds working the surface and you’ll likely find hungry bass below.

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  • Lake Austin Fishing Report - A Perfect November Day

    Lake Austin Fishing Report - A Perfect November Day
    Nov 16 2025
    Lake Austin anglers, it’s Artificial Lure signing on with the Sunday, November 16th, 2025, fishing report—all the scoop you’ll want before you hit the water today. The fall transition is still in high gear out here, and these cooler mid-November temps are just what the fish and us locals have been waiting for.

    First, let’s talk weather. Today’s shaping up to be perfect for fishing: cool, crisp air early, reaching a high in the low 70s by the afternoon with steady, light winds. Sunrise cracked at 6:54 AM, and sunset will sneak up at 5:32 PM, so plan those dusk and dawn tactics accordingly. According to the National Weather Service, cloud cover will be off and on, but no rain on tap.

    While tidal movement doesn’t much affect Lake Austin, water is running brisk and clear thanks to upstream releases, so be ready for some current near creek mouths and in the main channel. This is prime time to target staging and feeding fish.

    Bass activity is strong, especially for largemouth and Guadalupe bass. Recent catches from local guides and tournament chatter report a steady bite on both numbers and size. Several bass in the 3- to 6-pound range have hit the deck this past week, with the occasional kicker fish pushing 7. Best feeding windows have been early morning and right around sunset—classic for November on Lake Austin, according to the Lake Austin Fishing Report – Heating Up for Fall.

    Best lures right now have been moving baits. Chatterbaits in white or shad colors, medium-diving crankbaits, and spinnerbaits with a gold and silver blade combo are catching fish, especially around main lake points, docks, and submerged grass edges. Slow things down with a green pumpkin Texas rig, shaky head, or a drop shot with a natural-colored finesse worm if the bite gets tough mid-day.

    Don’t overlook topwater, especially right at first light—a black or bone Whopper Plopper or classic white buzzbait is still producing explosive strikes near boat docks and laydowns.

    If you’re after panfish, crappie are starting to group up near brush piles and under bridges. Small jigs in chartreuse or pink are your best bets. Catfish are being caught on cut shad and chicken liver in deeper holes and channel swings.

    Hot spots to consider:
    - The Pennybacker Bridge area is turning out quality bass, especially near the pilings and along rocky breaks.
    - Emma Long Park is a perennial favorite, and the shoreline grass there is holding fish throughout the day, particularly if you pitch soft plastics or slow-roll a spinnerbait.

    Always remember, Lake Austin is a catch-and-release fishery for largemouth bass, so let those big girls go to fight another day.

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  • Lake Austin Morning Bite: Tactics for Largemouth, Crappie, and Catfish

    Lake Austin Morning Bite: Tactics for Largemouth, Crappie, and Catfish
    Nov 15 2025
    Lake Austin woke up to a November morning just how we like it—cool air crisp off the Hill Country, water temps holding steady around 68 to 70 degrees, with that telltale autumn stain on the surface. Sunrise hit right about 6:53 a.m. and you’re looking at sunset rolling in at 5:31 p.m. The solunar tables from FishingReminder pegged our first major bite window from 6:26 to 8:26 a.m., with another rush expected early evening. Today’s a “poor” day per their forecast, but don’t let that keep your rod in the bed of the truck—Lake Austin often throws the script out the window when the weather falls just right.

    Weatherwise, it’s been steady—clear skies, a high in the mid-70s, with a light north breeze that backed off just enough to make early boat launches a breeze. No significant wind chop, but a brisk snap in the air kept the fish frisky all morning, especially coming off that first quarter moon last night.

    Now for the bite: Largemouth bass are the main ticket, and the cold front earlier this week pushed shad deeper, but there’s still a healthy population running the banks shallow early and shifting out toward ledges and submerged timber as the day wears on. Locals have been reporting a consistent spinnerbait bite in five to twelve feet of water—shad and bluegill patterns are go-to’s right now. Don’t overlook soft jerkbaits and 5-inch stick worms thrown weightless across shallow brush. Afternoon action’s been solid with soft plastics crawled slow along the breaks.

    Crappie are schoolin’ up deep near structure—best catches coming between 15 and 22 feet, usually with small jigs tipped with minnows. Folks working brush piles along the old river channel south of the Pennybacker Bridge are hitting good numbers; try a chartreuse or black jig if the bite feels shy.

    If you’re in search of cats, prepared bait or fresh cut shad is still your best friend—try timber edges or the rocky drops just upstream from Tom Miller Dam. Blue catfish are stacking up on the river channels, ten to twenty feet deep, while channel cats will follow shad if you can find a run of warm water.

    Current chatter says a few sand bass are showing up on long points during the evening window, especially off Emma Long Park. Best bet is jigging spoons or small slabs worked from twelve to sixteen feet.

    A couple of hot spots worth a stop: Below the 360 Bridge is still producing solid bass in the early hours, especially in the shadow lines. And don’t overlook the shallows around Steiner Ranch—there’s plenty of submerged brush holding fish all day and a bonus big bite or two lurking in the thickest cover.

    On gear, I’d keep it simple—spinnerbaits, soft plastics, and a few medium diving crankbaits in natural baitfish colors for the bass. For crappie, small jigs in black or chartreuse, with or without a live minnow. And for catfish, make sure you brought the stink—cheese baits, punch baits, or fresh cut shad work best.

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  • Lake Austin Fishing Report: Cool Temps, Schooling Bass, Steady Midday Bite

    Lake Austin Fishing Report: Cool Temps, Schooling Bass, Steady Midday Bite
    Nov 14 2025
    Artificial Lure here with your Lake Austin fishing report for Friday, November 14th, 2025. Cool mornings, fall colors, and low boat traffic are making it a prime time to fish in Central Texas. Here's the latest straight from the docks and the banks.

    The water’s holding steady at about 72 degrees with good clarity, and the lake is sitting just 0.65 feet below pool, according to the Texas Parks & Wildlife weekly report. Local guides, like Bryan Cotter at Texas Hawgs, are saying bass are schooling mid-lake—a classic November pattern as the water cools and baitfish group up.

    For weather, it’s a typical clear fall day: morning temps in the upper 50s, climbing into the mid-70s by afternoon. Winds should stay light out of the south at 5-10 mph. Sunrise hit at 6:57 a.m. with sunset scheduled for 5:31 p.m., so you’ve got solid daylight hours for prime fishing. Solunar tables from FishingReminder put the day’s first major bite window from 6:26 to 8:26 a.m., right around dawn, and another prime time from 6:44 to 8:44 p.m.

    Bass anglers are reporting good numbers, especially in the 3- to 5-pound range. Early birds are finding them shallow, feeding aggressively in grass beds and along channel edges. Productive presentations have included spinnerbaits and jerkbaits fished near the main basin. Later in the morning, switch gears to flukes, wacky worms, frogs, and punching rigs in the thicker grass. Texas-rigged soft plastics and jigs pitched under deeper docks or to the outside grass lines have produced quality fish both day and night. Local favorite spots to target are the area around Walsh Landing for dock action and the stretch between Pennybacker Bridge and Emma Long Park for grass and schooling fish.

    As for bait, folks are also having luck with swimbaits and crankbaits thrown through the schools. Jigging spoons are getting bit when you find fish stacked up on the graph. If you’re working docks, a green pumpkin or junebug creature bait or jig is tough to beat.

    While largemouth is king on Lake Austin right now, don’t discount channel catfish and sunfish, which are biting well on the edges of deeper holes with live worms, liver, or cut bait. Recent reports from the state have also seen some nice bluegill and an occasional big cat caught by bank anglers near the city park areas.

    Top two hot spots:
    - **Walsh Landing**: For quality bass off docks, especially when the sun is high.
    - **Below Pennybacker Bridge (360 Bridge area)**: Great schooling action early with moving baits, and steady grass bite all day.

    Keep an eye on the moon phase—it’s just after first quarter, which means steady fish activity throughout the afternoon and evening as well.

    That’s this morning’s scoop from Lake Austin. Thanks for tuning in, and don’t forget to subscribe for your daily dose of local fishing intel. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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