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  • Lake Austin Fishing Report: Crankbaits, Topwaters, and Catfish Glory

    Lake Austin Fishing Report: Crankbaits, Topwaters, and Catfish Glory
    Sep 14 2025
    This is Artificial Lure reporting from Lake Austin, and today’s sunrise crept in at 7:12 AM, with sunset set for 7:36 PM—plenty of daylight for getting out on the water. The weather’s giving us classic September vibes: a muggy 74 degrees early, climbing into the high 80s by afternoon, partly cloudy with just enough breeze to keep the bugs down, and no rain in sight. Water temps are hovering in the mid-80s and clarity’s decent after last week’s stable flows, so conditions are right for productive fishing.

    No tides in play here, but keep your eyes peeled for surface activity as bass start chasing baitfish, especially early and late. Recent catches have favored *largemouth bass*, with local anglers reporting solid numbers up to 5 lb, mixed in with spirited *Guadalupe bass* along rocky ledges. Catfish are biting good in the evening—channel cats and big blues up to 15 lb are coming on cut shad and stinkbait.

    Best action today should be around the Pennybacker Bridge stretch and the deep channel bend near Emma Long Park. Both spots have been producing with boat and shore anglers. Striped and white bass are showing up in small schools off shallow points—not big numbers, but enough to keep things interesting.

    The lure bite’s on: chartreuse and shad-pattern crankbaits are landing bass in the early morning, while soft plastic Senkos in green pumpkin and watermelon colors work well around submerged timber and docks. A few folks struck gold on topwater baits—Zara Spooks and Pop-Rs—especially at first light. Live bait is always a winner for catfish, using fresh cut bait or chicken livers, but if you’re chasing Guadalupe bass, try tossing small inline spinners or rooster tails in the current.

    Fly anglers, bring your clousers and poppers; the creeks feeding the lake, especially when the sun’s low, have been solid for bluegill and redbreast sunfish. Carp are cruising the shallows off Red Bud Isle—you’ll want corn bait or bread balls there if you’re bowfishing or rod and reel.

    Local guides say moving water has helped: light aeration means more baitfish movement, and predators like bass and striper are pushing closer to structure. From what I’m hearing, catches peaked this week between 7-9 AM and again just before dusk. Don’t sleep on the south end by Tom Miller Dam; reports say spot bass and channel cats are stacking up near rocky drop-offs.

    For gear, keep it simple but efficient: medium spinning setups, 8-12 lb test line, and lures that mimic the prevalent baitfish. If you head out for evening catfish, trotlines with stinkbait and cut bait are tried-and-true—just make sure you keep a steady hand for the larger blues.

    In summary, this week Lake Austin is reliably serving up largemouth and Guadalupe bass, plenty of channel and blue catfish, and, with luck, a few stripers off main points. Top-performing spots are the Pennybacker Bridge channel and Emma Long Park, with bonus chances from Tom Miller Dam south shoals.

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  • Lake Austin Fishing Report: Baitfish Blitz, Bass Bonanza, and Catfish Crushers

    Lake Austin Fishing Report: Baitfish Blitz, Bass Bonanza, and Catfish Crushers
    Sep 13 2025
    Artificial Lure here with your Lake Austin fishing report for Saturday, September 13th, 2025, bright and early after sunrise. Morning temps kicked off around 73 degrees, climbing into the upper 90s by afternoon, with high humidity and barely a whisper of wind. The sunrise stretched out at 7:12 this morning and sunset will hit at 7:38 tonight—so you’ve got a healthy chunk of daylight to work with.

    Lake levels remain steady and, though we ain’t got coastal tides up here, water clarity is fair—expect patchy vegetation, particularly upriver and along bulkheads. The big story is the start of the fall transition: according to several experienced anglers and supported by chatter on Fishbrain, baitfish are swarming right now. Schools of shad and bluegill are drawing in predators, and the bite is strong around sunrise and sunset, tapering off but not stopping mid-day as the heat rises.

    Largemouth bass are dominating the catches this week with reports of 2 lb to 5 lb fish landed throughout the lake, especially near rock ledges, docks, and deeper grass lines. Topwater baits continue to get crushed just after daybreak—think whopper ploppers, walking baits, and prop baits. Once the sun’s up, switch to moving baits that imitate shad, like chatterbaits, white spinnerbaits, and underspin swimbaits. Teamu’s chatterbait in shad or gold color has been landing quality fish, and an underspin or a classic jerkbait is pulling solid numbers, especially within shaded pockets and current eddies where baitfish cloud up.

    If you’re more about numbers than size, the bluegill and sunfish bite is hot using small worms or pieces of nightcrawler below a float in the shallows around boat docks. Catfish, particularly channel and the occasional blue, are still active on live or cut bait in the evenings—try chicken liver or shrimp off deeper bends or creek drop-offs.

    Recent catch reports from Fishbrain highlight largemouth bass as the lake’s main draw, with over 50,000 reported catches in the Austin area; channel catfish and bluegill are the steady bridesmaids. Over on Lady Bird, which connects to Lake Austin, the Texas Parks and Wildlife record books show some whoppers this season, including a 14.05 lb largemouth just landed earlier this year—so you never know when your number is up with that trophy fish lurking below.

    Hot spots today? Don’t overthink it: the shallows by Emma Long Park are loaded with bait in the mornings, and powerlines near the Pennybacker Bridge consistently yield bites all day, thanks to structure and current breaks. Upriver bends stacked with hydrilla and rocky points, especially around St. Stephens Cove, are primed for midday punching or weedless swimbait work.

    For best results:
    - **Early**: Topwater action with whopper ploppers, buzzbaits, or poppers.
    - **Midday**: Transition to chatterbaits, spinnerbaits, jerkbaits, and weedless underspins.
    - **Catfish**: Stinky baits like liver or shad heads on the bottom near creek mouths after sunset.
    - **Sunfish/bluegill**: Red wigglers or small pieces of nightcrawler under a slip float near docks and shaded banks.

    Stay hydrated out there, watch your footing around the bulkheads, and please double-check Texas Parks and Wildlife regs to keep it legal and sustainable.

    That wraps it for today’s Lake Austin fishing update. Thanks for tuning in to your on-the-water source—be sure to subscribe so you never miss a report. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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  • "Early Fall Fishing on Lake Austin: Topwater Bites, Dock Targets, and Crappie Patterns"

    "Early Fall Fishing on Lake Austin: Topwater Bites, Dock Targets, and Crappie Patterns"
    Sep 12 2025
    Lake Austin’s serving up early fall transition patterns today—air’s crisp, sun’s rising at 7:11 AM, and we’ll lose the last light right around 7:38 PM. Winds are set to be light this morning under mostly clear skies, and high temps are climbing to the mid-80s by midafternoon, so expect surface water temps sticking in the high-70s. Low humidity means you’ll be comfortable on the water all day.

    Lake Austin isn’t tidal, but this week’s steady barometer should keep fish activity consistent. The last few days have seen the morning bite come alive—get out early, especially near sunrise, when shad are popping on the surface and bass are feeding shallow. If you’re after largemouth, work those main lake points, retained docks, and deeper shaded areas along the southern banks. Lady Bird Lake and Lake Travis locals report similar patterns, and multiple 2- to 5-pounders have been caught in the past week, with the occasional kicker up to 7 pounds for patient anglers.

    Best lures for Lake Austin right now are topwater walkers and poppers at first light—think bone or shad pattern Spooks, Whopper Ploppers, or a popper in classic silver-black. When that surface action slows, switch to weightless Texas rigs with watermelon-red or green pumpkin Senkos, and pitch around docks or over deep hydrilla beds. Carolina rigs with lizards will also get a look, especially near the basin and out to 15 feet on the main river channel. If the sun’s up high, work a dark football jig or a white swim jig parallel to the grass edges. The best spinnerbait bite has been on white and chartreuse, slow-rolling through any remaining brush.

    Crappie are sitting around deeper brush or bridge pilings at 12-18 feet—chartreuse or monkey-milk jigs tipped with a minnow are consistent producers. Bluegill and bream are hanging in 5-8 feet by rocky banks and can’t resist a live nightcrawler or a cricket.

    Catfish have been consistent after sunset—try the mouths of creeks with fresh cut shad or punch bait near deep water transitions for both channels and the odd flathead.

    Two hot spots to put on your list:
    - The stretch from Walsh Landing up to the loop 360 bridge—work the shaded seawalls, docks, and hydrilla lines.
    - Emma Long Metropolitan Park cove—early risers have been landing solid bass where the creek pushes into deeper water, and crappie are stacked beneath the marina docks.

    Word on the dock is dock talk: slow down once the sun gets high, and you’ll find more fish holding tight to structure or shade. A few kayak anglers have been scoring with a micro finesse swimbait in shad colors, especially in the afternoons around Steiner Ranch.

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  • Late Summer Bass Bonanza on Lake Austin

    Late Summer Bass Bonanza on Lake Austin
    Sep 10 2025
    Good morning from Lake Austin, this is Artificial Lure with your boots-on-the-dock fishing report for Wednesday, September 10th.

    We kicked off today just after sunrise, which crested the water at 7:09 AM. We’ve got a classic late summer sunrise—clear skies and a soft east breeze. If you’re heading out later, keep in mind sunset’s set for 7:44 PM. According to the Lower Colorado River Authority, we’re looking at a warm stretch all day with highs climbing steadily toward the mid-90s. Nights cool off nicely, which has the fish bumping up their activity, especially around dawn and dusk. The weather looks prime for steady action, and no major fronts or squalls are expected through the weekend.

    Now, let’s talk water. There’s no meaningful tide on Lake Austin because it’s a controlled reservoir, but fluctuating dam releases from Tom Miller spillway do keep things moving. Early mornings and evenings see a little more current. Those slightly moving waters have been especially productive for aggressive largemouth bass. Local guides have reported catches pushing the 7-pound mark just this week, as noted by “Bass Fishing Daily,” and for those putting in the time, there’s been a steady pick of bass in the two- to four-pound range.

    Our home waters are giving up plenty of bluegill, sunfish, and a few channel cats as well, according to the Lake Austin Pier crew. Catfish are best targeted after dusk with cut bait or stink bait off the deeper drop-offs. Bluegill and sunfish are thick around docks and weed beds—perfect spots for young anglers with worms or crickets.

    Most anglers have been scoring the best results working *artificial lures*—no surprise there. Early-morning action has been hot on topwater baits, including poppers and walking-style baits in bone or shad patterns. Once the sun’s high, switch over to Texas-rigged creature baits and shaky heads in natural green pumpkin hues. If you’re after bigger bass, crankbaits around deep bluff walls and bridge pilings are getting hammered, especially chartreuse and blue back patterns. Live shiners and threadfin shad are accounting for some solid catches for folks slow-rolling bait along the channel edges.

    If you’re looking to maximize your odds today, here are a couple of local hot spots worth your time:
    - **The Steiner Ranch Flats**: Known for its healthy grass beds and structure, this area in the mid-lake section has been a sunrise producer for both topwater and soft plastics.
    - **Below the Pennybacker Bridge**: The shady pilings and nearby rocky banks are reliable for suspended bass late into the morning.
    - **Emma Long Park Cove**: Shallow docks and overhanging trees hold bream and, lately, some chunky largemouth.

    Fishing at Lake Austin remains catch-and-release for bass, so handle ‘em gently before the photo op. The bite should stay strong, especially for early risers and those working the shade lines through midday.

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  • Late Summer Bass Bonanza on Lake Austin - Artificial Lure's September 7th Fishing Report

    Late Summer Bass Bonanza on Lake Austin - Artificial Lure's September 7th Fishing Report
    Sep 7 2025
    Morning y’all, it’s Artificial Lure back with your September 7th Lake Austin fishing report—local style and up to the minute, right as we slide into another Texas fall. We’ve got a beautiful day shaping up with that classic Central Texas late-summer edge: expect sunny skies with a gentle breeze, temps hovering around a steamy **82 degrees**, and water levels sitting about a half foot low. The bite's been picking up as the sun sets later toward the end of the season, with **sunrise hitting about 7:07 AM and sunset rolling in near 7:48 PM** according to the astronomical tables.

    Now, let’s talk bass—because that’s what’s bringing most folks down to the docks this weekend. **Largemouth bass are running good**, especially if you’re working that shady structure close to the bank or around the boat docks, early and late. Reports up and down the lake say bass are hitting **Texas-rigged worms**—green pumpkin is the local favorite right now—and **topwater frogs** in the morning when the water’s cool. That dawn bite has been **consistent**, so if you’re catching first light, you’ve got your best shot at those 3 to 4 pounders.

    Anglers have also seen some action on **crankbaits and paddle-tail swimbaits** once the sun is higher, especially in the mid-lake stretches near Mount Bonnell and the notorious City Park rock piles. For folks preferring **live bait**, a decent sized shiner around the deeper bridge pilings might just turn the trick if artificials are slow. A couple of recent tournament reports showed local sticks bringing several limits to the boat with plenty of keepers landed, though the big bass over 5 pounds are still making you work for it.

    Channel cats are lurking deeper right now, particularly below the Walsh Landing spillway and in the bends just north of Tom Miller Dam. **Cut bait and nightcrawlers** have put a few in the box for those drifting slow. Remember, the key with cats is patience—don’t be afraid to let your bait soak awhile.

    As for **hot spots**, don’t sleep on the Pennybacker Bridge area, especially close to those submerged brushpiles. Word is, they’re holding plenty of fish, and a well-placed worm or frog can pull a nice largemouth out. Also, check the deeper ledges off Emma Long Park—bass are stacking when that sun starts blazing, and you’ll want to hit ’em with a **deep-diving crankbait** or slow-roll a **swimbait** just off the bottom.

    For today, tides don’t play a big part on Lake Austin, but the moon phase and cooler morning air will help nudge those fish shallower as the sun comes up. Stay stealthy near boat docks and shaded bank cuts. Watch your sonar for the big suspending schools—they’re sitting just off the main channel, especially around mid-lake.

    Quick reminder: be sure to respect everyone on the water, pack out your trash, and double-check those slots and limits.

    That’s your Local Lake Austin wrap for September 7—thanks for tuning in to Artificial Lure. Don’t forget to subscribe so you stay hooked on the latest fishing action, tactics, and tips.

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  • Late Summer Largemouth on Lake Austin: Topwater, Soft Plastics, and More

    Late Summer Largemouth on Lake Austin: Topwater, Soft Plastics, and More
    Sep 6 2025
    Lake Austin lit up this Saturday, September 6th, with warm, humid air hanging over glassy water at sunrise—officially 7:08 AM per Weather Underground, while sunset’s coming at 7:48 PM. Temps early were in the mid-70s, climbing fast with a muggy blanket and some light south breeze expected. Water sits around 82 degrees, just a hair below normal pool, and the clarity is holding steady, according to the Lake Austin Daily Fishing Report.

    Fishing action is still firmly in late-summer patterns. Bass are active early—there's a distinct topwater window for largemouth along grass edges and shallow docks until about 9 AM. Start with a buzzbait or popping frog right around first light. Once the sun’s up, pivot to soft plastics in watermelon or green pumpkin, especially worms or creature baits on Texas or Carolina rigs. Locals have had decent luck slow-rolling small swimbaits along bluff walls and fishing drop-offs near the Pennybacker Bridge.

    Mid-size crankbaits and finesse jigs are producing, especially off deeper rock piles and submerged timber lining the channel bends. You can get bites with both shad-pattern crankbaits and natural-hued jigs—think subtle, not flash, for these pressured fish. For live bait fans, big shiners fished along shaded docks through mid-morning are still delivering some solid strikes.

    Recent catches this week, shared by area guides and anglers on social feeds, highlight largemouth in the 2–5 lb range as the most frequent, with a handful of 6+ lb fish landed by patience and persistent casting. Catfish are biting fair on punch bait and cut shad, with best success in 10–15 feet of water off deeper rock and marina edges. Crappie are scattered but can be picked off with small jigs or minnows over brush, especially as dusk approaches.

    For those willing to move around, top hot spots remain unchanged—the cove near Emma Long Park is a reliable bet for early bass, while the stretch around the Hula Hut restaurant down to Walsh Landing keeps producing mixed bags throughout the day. If you want fewer crowds, try targeting submerged structure north of the 360 Bridge.

    There’s no real tide on inland Lake Austin, but minor barometric swings today—rising pressure mid-morning—may spike bites just after sun-up and again in the late afternoon. During the heat of midday, expect the action to slow, so consider finding shade or deeper water near ledges.

    For the best shot today:
    - Use **topwater baits** at sunrise and sunset
    - Switch to **soft plastic worms, Carolina rigs, and mid-diving crankbaits** by late morning
    - Try **punch bait** or **cut shad** for catfish near structure

    Remember, the best bait is what matches the hatch—shad imitations are strong right now, and for artificial, green pumpkin and watermelon flake can’t be beat.

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  • Largemouth Bass & Panfish Thrive in Lake Austin's Warm Waters

    Largemouth Bass & Panfish Thrive in Lake Austin's Warm Waters
    Sep 5 2025
    Lake Austin greeted anglers this Friday morning with a warm start—water temps holding steady at **82 degrees** and levels just a whisper below full pool, about 0.38 feet low. With one eye on the coming weather, expect sunny skies and highs nudging the low 90s by mid-afternoon, so pack that extra sunscreen and keep your cooler iced down. **Sunrise broke at 7:09 AM** and you’ll get about twelve hours on the water today before sunset wraps things up around **7:48 PM**.

    No tides up here, but bass have been plenty tidal in their own right: *Texas Parks and Wildlife’s* midweek report called the bite **good**, with fish eager in the early hours, especially in the weed beds and shallow grass. Most locals have kept the focus on **largemouth bass**, and the bite continues to impress—just ask Carson Conklin from ATX Fishing, who’s been scoring on dropshots pitched around deeper brush piles and shallow, weightless plastics right in the morning dew.

    Numbers have been solid, with catches across the board in the **2–3 pound** class and the occasional four pounding in from main creek channels. *Major League Fishing* noted a tournament haul nearby, with top teams stacking up **over 60 pounds of bass**, mostly on plastics and shad-imitating crankbaits.

    **Best baits today:**
    - Weightless soft plastics (think Senkos or flukes) fished early over shallow grass
    - **Drop-shot rigs** around deeper brush
    - *Carolina rigs* and jigs if you’re working those mid-morning to midday transitions
    - Crankbaits in shad colors and **chrome Rat-L-Traps** are heating up as shad schools start to move in the evenings

    **Bluegill** and **sunfish** have been relatively active along rocky shorelines and docks—haul out some crickets or bits of worm if you want some panfish action for the kids. **Catfish**—channel and occasional flats—are best after dark or just pre-dawn using live or cut bait (try chicken liver or cut shad). Reports have been light on big cat numbers, but the locals working the deeper bends between Steiner Ranch and Emma Long Park have pulled up a couple chunky channels this week.

    **Recent catch highlights:**
    - Good largemouth bass numbers, shallows early and deeper grass midday
    - Sunfish bite solid near the pier and rocky outcrops
    - A handful of channel catfish, mostly night catches on cut bait
    - Bluegill in 4–8 ft around submerged brush and dock pilings

    **Hotspots worth your morning:**
    - **Emma Long Metropolitan Park:** Hit the deeper grass edges out from boat ramps for consistent bass and the occasional kicker fish
    - **Hippy Hollow to Bob Wentz Park:** Early risers work the rocky points for topwater blowups, especially when shad balls are flickering at sunrise
    - **The Boat Docks between Lake Austin Spa & Resort:** Dock fishing puts you on bluegill, sunfish, with an outside chance at largemouth staging under shaded cover

    For hardware, go light and subtle: clear and watermelon plastics are best when the sun's up, chrome and shad hues once the shadows deepen. If you’re hunting a big bass, consider pitching a jig with a green pumpkin trailer.

    Remember: *TPWD* asks all boaters to drain their bilges to keep zebra mussels out of our beloved lake—so do your part and keep it clean.

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  • Late Summer Bass Bonanza: Fishing Lake Austin's Dam-Controlled Waters

    Late Summer Bass Bonanza: Fishing Lake Austin's Dam-Controlled Waters
    Sep 3 2025
    Lake Austin locals are enjoying classic late-summer Texas fishing weather today—sunny skies, temperatures pushing up to the high 90s by late afternoon, and only a whisper of a southern breeze cooling the banks. According to the National Weather Service, sunrise hit at 7:09 AM and sunset will fall at 7:49 PM, giving more than enough daylight to chase both morning and evening bites. We’re between moon phases, so tidal swings aren’t much of a factor on Lake Austin’s dam-controlled waters, but water clarity is good and levels remain stable, making for ideal angling conditions.

    Bass fishing remains the bread and butter here. Recent catches reported by local guides and shared on regional angler networks include multiple largemouths in the 2 to 6-pound range, with several over 7 pounds landed in the past week. Bluegill and sunfish are thick around dock pilings, and the odd channel cat has shown up in deeper brush piles near Emma Long Metropolitan Park. A few anglers even reported energetic Guadalupe bass near the Pennybacker Bridge, especially where cool creek inflows are present.

    Fish activity peaked early today, right around first light, and again promises to pick up during that golden hour just before sunset as the lake quiets once the weekend crowd clears. The bite has been solid for those working shallow drop-offs and submerged hydrilla beds in 6 to 12 feet of water, especially along the western shorelines and up into smaller coves.

    For lures, nothing is beating classic Texas-rigged soft plastics in green pumpkin or watermelon red, especially craw shapes and Senkos. Early risers working topwater baits—like Whopper Ploppers and Zara Spooks—have drawn explosive strikes along grass lines near City Park and under low-hanging shade trees. During the heat of the day, anglers dragging deep-diving crankbaits or slow-rolling natural-colored spinnerbaits along deeper ledges are hauling in solid fish. Bass Fishing Daily regularly highlights the effectiveness of downsizing to a finesse shaky head or wacky rig when the bite slows, and it’s paying off here this week.

    Catfish fans are reporting steady action with chicken liver and punch bait on bottom in the main channel just north of the 360 bridge—try evening hours to avoid boat traffic and sun glare.

    Looking for a red-hot spot? Longhorn Dam remains a perennial favorite, especially for bass and the occasional white bass run. The stretch between Walsh Boat Landing and Ski Shores Café also delivers consistently, particularly for kayak anglers seeking quiet pockets and rocky points. Locals are quick to point out that working under the MoPac bridge at dusk can be lights-out for big bass as they cruise in to ambush baitfish.

    Labor Day weekend may have passed, but the fishing pressure is easing up and the action is just heating up with subtle hints of fall in the air. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is reminding anglers to help keep our lake free of invasives—so clean your gear and keep an eye out for unwanted hitchhikers at the ramp.

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