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  • Lake Austin Fishing Report: Fall Bite in Full Swing

    Lake Austin Fishing Report: Fall Bite in Full Swing
    Nov 7 2025
    This is Artificial Lure with your boots-on-the-dock Lake Austin fishing report for Friday, November 7, 2025. If you’re thinking of getting a line wet this weekend, you picked a classic central Texas morning—chilly in the upper 50s at sunrise, clear skies, and a little wind kicking up from the north. The forecast shows highs pushing 70 this afternoon, so bundle up if you’re headed out early, but expect to shed layers by lunch. Sunrise hit at 6:49 a.m. and sunset will close in about 5:33 p.m., giving you plenty of daylight to chase that personal best.

    Lake Austin’s water is running clear to lightly stained from the recent cool snap, and water temps are drifting into the mid-60s. With lake levels steady and no big recent rains, conditions are stable. There’s no tidal chart to consult here since it’s a Highland lake, but keep an eye on water generation schedules from the upstream Mansfield Dam—flushing current always sparks a bit of fish activity, especially for the predator species.

    The big story right now is the fall transition bite. Largemouth bass are pushing shallow chasing shad and sunfish. According to multiple locals and video reports from Texas kayak anglers, good numbers of 2- to 4-pound bass are falling to shallow crankbaits, Texas-rigged plastics, and bladed jigs along hydrilla edges and docks. Primary and secondary points, especially those three-quarters of the way into creeks, have been loaded during the morning feed. If you’re skipping docks, try a green pumpkin or watermelon soft plastic, like a Brush Hog or Senko, on a 1/8 to 1/4 oz Texas rig—this is money for bass hugging structure this time of year.

    Striped bass and hybrids have started showing, mostly in the early morning and just before sunset. Austin regulars and YouTube’s ReelCTX are reporting consistent action on three to five-inch paddle tail swimbaits, white or pearl working best in clearer water. Upsize to six inches if bigger stripers are busting bait on the surface. Cast near current seams or the mouths of creeks for the best shot. Don’t overlook a simple white fluke or jerkbait if you’re marking bait balls on your electronics.

    Crappie are holding on brush piles and deep docks in 15 to 20 feet. Anglers are catching respectable slabs—some up to two pounds—on small minnows and Bobby Garland Baby Shad jigs in Monkey Milk or chartreuse pearl. You’ll do best dipping right into the brush during midday, when crappie suspend deeper.

    Bluegill and sunfish remain active for the shore crowd, especially near retaining walls and cypress knees. Small worms and Gulp! Alive maggots under floats are drawing bites, with a few bull bluegills pushing 8 inches.

    A couple Lake Austin hotspots this week:
    - **Emma Long Park cove:** Docks and points here are stacked with bait, drawing bass, stripers and the occasional chunky crappie. Hit the rocky transitions early.
    - **Barryfield Bend (mid-lake):** Classic hydrilla edges, with lots of active fish on the mid-morning shad bite. Good spot for both bass and the odd striper.

    Best baits for today:
    - **Bass:** Green pumpkin or watermelon plastics (Brush Hog, Senko), bladed jigs in shad color, shallow crankbaits in craw or sexy shad.
    - **Stripers:** White or pearl paddle tails (3-6”), flukes, small topwater plugs at dawn.
    - **Crappie:** Small minnows, Monkey Milk or chartreuse/pearl jigs, 1/16 oz heads.

    Looks like the November bite is on in a big way and should stay hot through the next cold front. Don’t let the cool mornings fool you—this is prime fishing.

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  • Reel in the Fall Bite on Lake Austin - November Fishing Report

    Reel in the Fall Bite on Lake Austin - November Fishing Report
    Nov 6 2025
    Artificial Lure here with your Lake Austin fishing report for Thursday, November 6, 2025. Hope y’all are ready, because the fall bite is lighting up right across our stretch of the Colorado. This morning kicked off with sunrise at 6:49 AM, and you’ll get lines-in right till sunset at 5:38 PM—classic short Texas fall days with temps in the low to mid-70s. We’re coming off a fresh full moon, and these recent cold fronts cooled that water just enough to heat up predator action; expect a brisk north breeze at about 7 mph and mostly clear skies all day.

    Lake Austin isn’t a tidal system, but between this moon phase and steady flows, fish are making moves from deeper haunts to those shallow ambush zones. According to Fishingreminder, your best major bite windows today are around 6:25 to 8:25 AM and again from 6:45 to 8:45 PM. Don’t sleep on the midday minor window either—1:37 to 3:37 PM—especially as bass warm up on the sunlit banks.

    Fish activity is solid across the spectrum this week. Largemouth bass are pushing up shallow after shad—especially main lake points, grassy shorelines, and docks. The local reports right out of Emma Long and under the 360 Bridge have anglers boating bass up to six pounds, with lots of chunky two- to four-pound fish mixed in. Folks working docks and grass edges with Texas-rigged green pumpkin Senkos or craws in the morning are doing well, and as the sun climbs, shad-pattern crankbaits and jerkbaits are cleaning up. Word from the bridges: crappie limits are coming fast—chartreuse and white jigs or minnows under pilings, especially north up towards the Pennybacker.

    Catfish haven’t slowed a beat. Fish cut shad or chicken liver around deeper holes near Emma Long, and you’re good for stringers of blue and channel cats in that two to five pound range. The evening bite below Pennybacker or along river bends near Oyster Landing’s current seams is top-notch right now. Bluegill and sunfish are still pecking at small worms or panfish jigs off docks if you’re out with the kiddos.

    Best lures this week:
    - White or chartreuse spinnerbaits with Colorado blades—slow roll 'em along grassy points.
    - Shad or bluegill-pattern crankbaits and jerkbaits—work those main lake ledges from the 360 Bridge to Tom Miller Dam.
    - Topwater walkers or frogs—prime for sunrise up shallow or anywhere shad are busting.
    - Soft plastic stickbaits (green pumpkin, watermelon red)—skip ‘em tight to cover under docks or into brush lines.

    Best bait: You can’t beat live shad or minnows for bass and crappie, or punch bait and fresh cut shad for your cats.

    A couple of hot spots:
    - Under the 360 Bridge: This is where bait is thick and both bass and hybrids bust at first light.
    - Emma Long Park, especially near the boat docks and moored boats—perfect for working soft plastics or soaking some bait for cats.
    - Don’t forget the mouth of Bull Creek and the stretch between Mary Quinlan Park and Emma Long—both turning up solid catches for bass and panfish.

    Water clarity is refreshing, improving after last week’s rain; upper stretches north of the bridges are your best bet for clear water finesse. Remember, as the sun warms, those shallow flats and rocky banks get the most traffic from actively feeding fish.

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  • Lake Austin Fishing Report: Predators Packing on Pounds for Winter

    Lake Austin Fishing Report: Predators Packing on Pounds for Winter
    Nov 5 2025
    Artificial Lure here, bringing you your November 5th, 2025, Lake Austin fishing report with what’s biting, where, and how to get ‘em on the line.

    Temps are crisp in the morning with this early November air cooling the water down nicely—Lake Austin today is hanging in the low to mid-70s. We had a recent cold front roll through, which always fires up the fish this time of year. The skies are mostly clear, and the wind is out of the north at about 7 mph. Sunrise came at 6:49 AM, and sunset will be at 5:38 PM, giving you those classic fall short days perfect for chasing a fall bite.

    Now we’re fresh off a full moon, which usually ramps up the predator fish activity at night and into those early morning hours. Fish are getting active, packing on weight for winter, and you’ll see more aggressive feeding in the shallows first thing, tapering off as the sun climbs. According to Fishingreminder, these moon phases and cool fronts mean your best bites will be at dawn and dusk, but don’t rule out midday as bass push shallower.

    Across Central Texas this week, anglers have reported largemouth bass moving up shallow, especially near main lake points, docks, and around shoreline grass. Inline spinners, chatterbaits, and slab spoons are putting numbers in the boat for those targeting fish staging in 8-15 feet of water. If you like chasing bass with reaction baits, keep a spinnerbait or a square bill tied on, and work them along rocky points and submerged timber.

    A few guides are recommending weightless soft jerkbaits or 5-inch stick baits in shad or bluegill patterns, as the shad are moving shallow with the cooling temps and recent rain. Topwater bites aren’t gone yet—tie on a frog and pitch it around mats and grass beds early, especially along shaded banks.

    Crappie are stacking up nicely on brush piles and bridge pilings in 15-20 feet of water. They’re hitting minnows and small jigs, so if the wind calms just enough, drop a lighter jig head for a slower fall and hang on. White bass and hybrids have been fair on jigging spoons off main-lake humps and in deeper creek channels, though the bite will heat up right along the edges at sunrise and sunset.

    Catfish—now’s the window if you want numbers. Blues and channels are feeding well on cut shad and punch bait off points and creek channels, especially where the drop-offs head into deeper holes.

    For hotspots, two of my favorites right now:
    - Under the 360 Bridge, where the water piles up and bait is thick. Early morning you’ll find bass and hybrids busting shad schools.
    - Emma Long Park, especially near the boat docks and moored boats. Work those soft plastics tight to cover.
    Don’t pass up the upper end near Pennybacker Bridge for a surprise striper or big bass when the current’s moving a bit. This section often produces after a cold front.

    Best lures for Lake Austin this week:
    - White or chartreuse spinnerbaits with Colorado blades
    - Shad-patterned crankbaits and jerkbaits
    - Soft plastic flukes and stick baits in natural colors
    - Topwater frog or wakebait in the grass at first light

    For bait, it’s hard to beat live shad or minnows for both bass and crappie, and fresh cut shad or chicken liver if you’re targeting catfish. Remember to work the banks as the sun warms them, especially midday—those fish are always looking for a free meal.

    Anglers this past weekend reported solid bass up to 6 pounds, a smattering of slot-size largemouth, and crappie limits taken near the bridges. While there’s still a little stained water out there from recent rain, clarity in the upper stretches is improving.

    Get out early, mind the water temps, and be patient. The fall bite is only going to get better as these fish fatten up for the winter.

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  • Autumn Alive on Lake Austin: Topwater Blitz, White Bass Runs, and Hungry Catfish

    Autumn Alive on Lake Austin: Topwater Blitz, White Bass Runs, and Hungry Catfish
    Nov 4 2025
    This is Artificial Lure with your Lake Austin fishing report for Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Folks, the fall bite is heating up with cool mornings and high skies bringing out that classic Texas autumn. Today’s sunrise came in at 6:46 am and you’ll see the sun dip at 5:37 pm—plenty of daylight to chase finned critters. Weather’s mild, sitting in the mid-60s to start and warming to low 80s by afternoon, with a gentle south breeze—near perfect for some topwater action.

    Lake Austin isn’t a tidal lake, but with the first quarter moon and minor movement overnight, fish are in that transition between shore and deeper holding. On FishingReminder, the best major bite windows are 6:26 to 8:26 am and again 6:44 to 8:44 pm. The minor feed windows roll in at 1:37 to 3:37 pm and a late-night slot from 11:15 pm to 1:15 am. Fish are tighter on structure in the early day, sliding up shallow by dusk.

    Recent catches have been solid across the board. Local anglers pulled in largemouth bass up to 6 lbs last weekend—the best times were early morning around weed edges and brush piles. White bass are running decent in the creeks, especially near Country Club and West Bull Creek—lots of folks catching limits using small crankbaits and grubs. Catfish action is picking up near Tom Miller Dam on live shad and chicken liver, with a few blues topping 10 lbs.

    Word from Captain Experiences guides is the bass can be picky, but they’re smashing topwater walking baits at sunrise. Most productive have been bone and shad-colored Spooks, as well as simple white poppers. During midday, switch it up to finesse—green pumpkin Senkos and watermelon red Trick Worms closer to the grass. Squarebill crankbaits in craw and perch patterns picked up some solid largemouths off rocky points. If the bite gets tough, slow-roll a black/blue jig around the docks.

    For white bass, Road Runner jigs with white or chartreuse twister tails are the ticket—cast near creek mouths and let ’em drop. Soft plastics like curly-tail grubs and small swim baits in silver bring in numbers. If you’re after big cats, stick to punch bait or cut shad down deep near the dam.

    For live bait, threadfin shad is king for both cats and bass. Minnows work around brushy shorelines, especially for bluegill if you’ve got the kids along. Night crawlers bring in a mix bag, but some locals say chicken liver’s hard to beat for channel cats.

    Hot spots for today:
    - **Tom Miller Dam:** Early largemouth topwater action and night catfish bite.
    - **West Bull Creek:** Steady white bass run, especially at the creek mouth.
    - **Country Club Creek:** Afternoon bass and crappie bite, especially off submerged timber.

    A few other honorable mentions—Skunk Hollow Creek for evening crappie if you’re fishing ultralight, and the deeper flats near Longhorn Dam for roaming bass when the sun gets high.

    Today’s fishing is feeling prime—fall temps, moon moving, and lots of active fish. If you head out, be courteous and double-check your tackle at the ramp. Don’t forget, Lake Austin can get busy, especially with the weather so good.

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  • Lake Austin November Fishing Update - Topwaters, Crankbaits, and Panfish Action Heating Up

    Lake Austin November Fishing Update - Topwaters, Crankbaits, and Panfish Action Heating Up
    Nov 3 2025
    Howdy, fellow anglers, this is Artificial Lure coming at you live with the lowdown on the Lake Austin fishing scene for November 3, 2025. Grab your tackle, settle in, and let’s get straight to it. The weather’s been classic Central Texas fall—mild temps, low winds, and mostly sunny skies, perfect for a full day chasing bass and blues. Sunrise today was at 7:45 AM and sunset’ll be at 6:25 PM, leaving plenty of time to soak in the action. According to the LCRA Hydromet, Lake Austin’s water levels are holding steady, right within the normal operating range, which means the fish aren’t getting any big shocks from sudden swings—just good, reliable fishing conditions.

    No tides to worry about here—Lake Austin’s all about the flow, not the tide, so focus on structure, drop-offs, and those classic Texas points. Early mornings have been prime for topwater action, especially on poppers and buzzbaits. As the sun climbs, switch to your wacky rigged Senkos or deep-diving crankbaits, targeting main lake ledges from the Pennybacker Bridge down to Tom Miller Dam. The fish are stacked in the usual spots, but word is the docks and rocky shorelines by Red Bud Cove and Caddo Park have been firing up lately, especially for those tossing Ned rigs and Texas-rigged worms. Local guides have reported solid numbers of largemouth bass and sunfish, with a few nice slabs of catfish mixed in. I’ve heard of several bass in the 3- to 5-pound range coming out by the old railroad trestle, and while no new monsters have been registered with Texas Parks and Wildlife, the bite’s consistent—your odds are good if you’re on the water.

    Live bait’s always a go-to if the bass are feeling shy—nightcrawlers, bluegills, and shiners are doing the trick. But for sport, you can’t beat the artificials: swimbaits in shad patterns, whopper ploppers, and green pumpkin Stick-Os are getting lots of love this week. If you’re after catfish, chunk cut bait is king, tossed tight to laydowns or dropped in slow-moving eddies. Panfish? Tiny jigs tipped with a bit of worm under a corkscrew will keep you busy all day.

    As for hot spots, start your morning at the cliffs near the Hula Hut—the shade and structure there have been sheltering a solid group of largemouth. Later, work the weedlines and docks around the new bridge construction, and don’t ignore deeper water near the dam as the sun gets high. If you want a surefire place for numbers, try the rocky shoals off Mt. Bonnell—local knowledge says there’s always a willing bass or panfish waiting for a snack.

    Remember to check your licenses and local regs, especially if you’re bringing home dinner. And hey, Lake Austin’s a catch-and-release spot for bass these days, so treat ‘em right and they’ll keep coming back next year.

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  • Lake Austin Fishing Report: Early November Bite Times and Top Spots

    Lake Austin Fishing Report: Early November Bite Times and Top Spots
    Nov 2 2025
    This is Artificial Lure bringing you the Lake Austin fishing report for Sunday morning, November 2nd, 2025. We’re rolling into early November with the clocks ticking just after sunrise—sunrise hit the water at 7:50 AM, and you can expect sunset tonight right around 6:41 PM. We’re sitting at the first quarter moon, with major fishing activity windows running from 6:26 to 8:26 this morning and picking up again around dusk, from 6:44 to 8:44 PM, so plan to hit those bite times if you want your best shot according to Fishingreminder.

    The weather’s delivering a classic Austin fall start—cool in the morning, working up to some mid-70s by midday, and barely a breeze out of the south. Water clarity is a little off from last week’s rain, but visibility is holding steady in the upper sections and should improve as the day warms up. These post-front conditions have the fish active, especially moving shallow to hunt bait along grass edges and around cover.

    Lake Austin has been giving up solid numbers of largemouth this week, with word at the ramps putting the bite in that two- to four-pound range, and a few hawgs stretching close to six. These fish are busting on main lake points, particularly where creek channels cut close—think commons like West Bouldin Creek and the mouth of Bull Creek, both standing out as reliable local hot spots right now. The local crowd’s been doing well flipping soft plastics around docks in the lower lake, Texas rigged green pumpkin Senkos or craws. Up north towards Tom Miller Dam, anglers report a shallow crankbait bite using shad-pattern squarebills, especially early—this pattern starts to fade by midday.

    Topwater walker and popper lures landed a handful of good fish at sunrise, and white spinnerbaits slow rolled over submerged grass are still catching feeders as the sun climbs. If you’re targeting more than bass, Lake Austin’s catfish are active near drop-offs; best reports say to use punch bait or fresh-cut shad. Variety catch has included bluegill and crappie on smaller jigs—bright chartreuse or electric chicken colors under boat docks and bridge pilings have been especially productive according to local reports and the Texas Parks and Wildlife’s last public record for the area.

    Live bait's hard to beat: shiners or small bluegill under slip bobbers along current breaks will draw strikes ranging from largemouth to an occasional striper. If you prefer artificials, don't leave home without your green pumpkin soft plastics, white spinnerbaits, and shallow-diving crankbaits in shad or crawfish patterns. As always, check the deeper holes in creeks after the sun’s high—fish push deeper but stay catchable on Carolina rigs and blade baits.

    If you’re after a proven spot, try the rocky shoreline just above the 360 Bridge or the humps near Emma Long Park—both hold year-round resident bass, and lately have shown some solid afternoon action. Town Lake Dam is another sleeper with rumors of a surprise striper being landed last week on live bait.

    Thanks for tuning in to your Lake Austin fishing report—whether you’re working the grass lines or chasing a new PB off the main channel, get out there and enjoy what our city lake has to offer. Don’t forget to subscribe to stay hooked on the latest conditions and tips.

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  • Lake Austin Fishing Report: Crappie, Cats, and Fall Bite Patterns

    Lake Austin Fishing Report: Crappie, Cats, and Fall Bite Patterns
    Nov 1 2025
    Good morning, folks—this is Artificial Lure coming at you from Lake Austin with your local fishing report for Saturday, November 1st, 2025.

    We kicked off the day under a mostly clear sky, with a sunrise at 6:55 AM and sunset coming up at 6:30 PM. It’s a crisp fall morning here in Austin, with overnight lows hanging in the upper 50s and a chilly start, but you can expect temperatures to climb into the mid-70s by early afternoon. Winds are light out of the north, just enough to ripple the water and add a stealth factor to your presentation.

    Lake Austin, being a reservoir on the Colorado River, doesn’t have true tides, but solunar fishing times do matter. According to SolunarForecast.com, today’s major bite windows hit from 2:05 PM to 4:05 PM, and minor activity from 8:00 to 9:00 AM. The moon’s in a 10% waxing crescent, which usually perks up the bass and catfish as the day wears on. Expect fish to hold a little deeper early, then move up to shallower cover as the sun warms things[SolunarForecast.com].

    Recent action this week has been steady. Largemouth bass are still the main draw; several solid catches have come from between the Pennybacker Bridge and Emma Long Park. Most bass landed ranged from 2 to 5 pounds—nothing monstrous, but consistent numbers. Night anglers found some larger catfish, topping out near 10 pounds, working cut shad and chicken livers off deeper bends in the main channel.

    White bass and crappie have ticked up around drop-offs and creek mouths. Reports from the bank say crappie are schooling tight around submerged brush, with some keepers up to 14 inches for patient jig anglers. Bluegill are plentiful in the coves, and kids fishing nightcrawlers are pulling them in like popcorn.

    Best lures—there’s no doubt that soft plastics rule right now. Go with a 5-inch green pumpkin or watermelon Senko, Texas-rigged or wacky, along the edge of hydrilla beds. Locals swear by chartreuse and white spinnerbaits for both bass and white bass, especially during peak activity. Buzzbaits early, with a slower rolling presentation as it gets brighter, produce quality strikes in the shallows.

    Crappie are taking 1/16-ounce jigs in contrasting colors—try black/chartreuse or plain white. For catfish, cut bait like shad, shrimp, or chicken liver is the ticket.

    Hot spots to hit today:
    - **Emma Long Park**: Submerged rock piles and docks on the north bank are holding largemouth and crappie. Fish the transition zones where depth drops quickly.
    - **Pennybacker Bridge (360 Bridge)**: The pilings and nearby drop-offs have produced steady bass action and some hefty cats, especially on the downstream side with cut bait.
    - **Hogg Island**: Early-morning white bass and panfish for ultralight anglers; cast small spinners or jigs near shoreline grass.

    A few extra tips from the local crowd: keep your retrieve slow and methodical, pause and twitch when working plastics, and downsizing baits as the water cools can make the difference. Water clarity is good—it hasn’t muddied up since last week’s brief rain, but don’t be afraid to fish a little deeper towards midday.

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  • Lake Austin Fishing Update: Fall Bite Heats Up, Tips for Bass and Catfish

    Lake Austin Fishing Update: Fall Bite Heats Up, Tips for Bass and Catfish
    Oct 30 2025
    Artificial Lure here with your Lake Austin fishing report for October 30, 2025.

    Another fine fall morning wakes up along Lake Austin, with air temps cool in the early hours and climbing up into the mid 70s as the sun burns off the mist. Water’s sitting at 76 degrees, clarity remains good, and the lake is just a hair under full pool at 0.63 feet below, so most of your favorite spots are accessible. Official sunrise was at 7:43 AM, and expect sunset around 6:47 PM, giving you plenty of daylight to chase those bass before the early dusk rolls in.

    We don’t get tidal swings out here, but boat traffic is way down which means calmer water through midday—the fish notice too. According to this week’s Texas Parks & Wildlife report, the bite is fair to good, with bass active shallow and around the grass edges early. In fact, several local guides, including Carson Conklin at ATX Fishing, note bass pushing baitfish into the grass, with solid catches of 3- to 5-pounders coming on flukes, wacky worms, and frogs. If you’re punching, a dropshot or creature bait is getting bit in those matted pockets, especially near the outside line.

    Midlake, look for schooling bass chasing bait balls suspended in 10 to 25 feet of water—those small swimbaits and minnow imitations can really shine. Bryan Cotter with Texas Hawgs adds that tossing crankbaits or a jigging spoon through the schoolies is getting it done, and he’s still finding good ones at night skipping jigs or Texas-rigged soft plastics under the deeper docks.

    The shallow morning topwater bite is on—frogs and poppers around the inside grasslines have produced, particularly with overcast conditions. As the day warms, work paddle tail swimbaits or soft stick baits weightless through shallow submerged grass or along shaded banks. Ander Meine from Bassquatch Fishing recommends focusing on three-inch paddle tails and mid-strolling finesse plastics for suspended fish, dialing in with forward-facing sonar if you’ve got it.

    For bait, stick with the proven stuff: soft plastics in green pumpkin, watermelon, or natural shad. If you’re looking to bring in some catfish, try cut bait or punch bait set up in 15-25 feet off the deeper flats and creek mouths later in the day.

    Recent catches have been solid, with most bass in the 2-4 pound range, but don’t be surprised to boat a five if you stick with it. The fall cooling has fish moving, chasing more aggressively, and a variety of presentations will catch them—don’t be afraid to switch it up if you get snubbed.

    If you want to up your odds, a couple of hot spots worth highlighting this week:

    - **Emma Long Park**: been hot at sunrise, plenty of grass and good access to deep water edges.
    - **Up near Walsh Boat Landing**: schooling bass reported off the drop-offs and around dock lines.

    That’s the latest for Lake Austin—the fish are chewing, water’s good, and the crowds are light. Just remember, boat responsibly and always follow zebra mussel protocols: drain your gear before hitting another body of water.

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