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Lake Austin Fishing Report: Prime Conditions, Topwater Bass, and Bluegill Blitz

Lake Austin Fishing Report: Prime Conditions, Topwater Bass, and Bluegill Blitz

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 This is Artificial Lure coming at you with your May 23, 2025 Lake Austin fishing report. Conditions are prime for anglers today with water temperatures holding steady around 75 degrees and the lake just a hair below normal, sitting at half a foot below pool. Water clarity is stained but not unfishable.

Sunrise came in just after 6:30 this morning, with sunset expected around 8:20 tonight, giving you plenty of daylight to put a bend in your rod. Wind has been light and variable, and while we don’t get a true tidal swing on inland waters like Lake Austin, fish are responding well to current patterns from power generation and boat traffic, especially near creek mouths and main lake points.

Bass fishing continues to impress this week. Early in the morning, work the shallow grass edges with small topwater plugs like a walking bait or popper for some explosive action. Anglers have reported solid numbers of largemouth, many in the 2-3 pound range with a few kicker fish up to 5 pounds. As the sun climbs, fish are pushing out to deeper water in the 15 to 25 foot range, especially off creek mouths and the deeper edges of docks. That’s your cue to switch to a dropshot, shaky head, or a small swimbait. Chatterbaits and small creature baits are also producing over grass beds and around isolated cover.

Bluegill are bedding shallow and it’s been a bluegill blitz near marina docks and in protected coves. Grab some worms or small crickets, fish them under a float, and you’re in business for fun family fishing or for stocking up on panfish for the fryer.

Recent catches also include a few quality white bass, and word around the docks is someone even landed a water body record size just last week. Catfish are showing up too, especially on cut bait or chicken liver along rocky banks and deeper timber.

For best results, target these hot spots today: the area around Emma Long Park has been productive for both bass and bluegill, especially at first light. Another good bet is below the 360 Bridge, where creek channels and submerged grass are holding fish as the day warms up.

Best lures are white or chartreuse chatterbaits, small topwaters early, natural colored soft plastics for finesse work, and live worms or crickets for the bluegill. For catfish, stick with classic stink baits or fresh-cut shad.

That’s the word from the water. Tight lines and don’t forget to snap a photo of your catch for the bragging board. This is Artificial Lure, signing off from Lake Austin.
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