Central Texas fishing report

Lake Austin Fishing Report – Spawn Bite Strong but Bigger Fish Hard to Find (March 25, 2026)

29 March 2026 by Ander Leave a Comment

Lake Austin is at a normal level with water temperatures around 70 degrees and clear water offering roughly 4–6 feet of visibility. Bass are positioned shallow and relating heavily to submerged vegetation in and around spawning areas. Fish are grouped up in general areas, making it possible to catch multiple fish in a short stretch once a productive area is located.

Drop-shot rigged finesse worms and Texas-rigged stick worms have been producing the most consistent action when worked through submerged vegetation. While numbers have been solid, it has been somewhat difficult to find bigger bites, with anglers often needing to sort through smaller fish before connecting with a quality one.

Big Bass Score = 2; Numbers Score = 3; Total = 5

Inks Lake Fishing Report – Post-Spawn Bass on Wind-Blown Points (March 28, 2026)

29 March 2026 by Ander Leave a Comment

Inks Lake is at a normal level with water temperatures around 68 degrees and stained water offering roughly 2–4 feet of visibility. Bass are positioned shallow, primarily less than 10 feet deep, and are relating to wind-blown points with hard bottoms. Most fish appear to be in a post-spawn phase, though some are still being found on beds or holding around spawning areas. Fish are grouped up in specific areas, making it important to key in on productive stretches.

Drop-shot rigged finesse worms have been producing the most consistent action when worked through these wind-blown areas. Once a fish is located, slowing down and thoroughly working that area has been key to catching multiple fish. There has not been a strong time-of-day pattern, with fish being caught consistently throughout the day.

Big Bass Score = 4; Numbers Score = 3; Total = 7

Angler holding a largemouth bass caught on a drop-shot rig during a cold front in a spawning area at Inks Lake — Client with a quality Inks Lake bass caught on a drop-shot rigged finesse worm during a spring cold front while fishing a spawning area.

Lady Bird Lake Fishing Report – Shallow Grass Bite & Spawn Patterns (March 27, 2026)

29 March 2026 by Ander Leave a Comment

Lady Bird Lake is at a normal level with clear water offering roughly 4–6 feet of visibility and water temperatures around 68 degrees. Bass are positioned shallow, generally less than 15 feet deep, and relating to submerged vegetation in and around spawning areas. While some fish are still actively spawning and can be caught off beds, many are simply holding in these same areas, creating small zones where fish are concentrated.

Texas-rigged stick worms have been producing the most consistent action when worked through submerged vegetation. The key has been covering water until a fish is located, then slowing down and thoroughly working that area to pick off additional bites. Time of day has not played a major role, though the bite has been slightly better during the afternoon hours compared to early morning periods.

Big Bass Score = 4; Numbers Score = 3; Total = 7

Angler holding a 7 pound largemouth bass caught on a Texas-rigged stick worm on a spawning flat at Lady Bird Lake with Austin skyline in background — Client with a 7 lb personal best bass caught on a Texas-rigged stick worm while fishing submerged vegetation on a spawning flat at Lady Bird Lake.

Inks Lake Fishing Report – Spawn, Staging Fish & Early Morning Shad Spawn (March 21, 2026)

22 March 2026 by Ander Leave a Comment

Inks Lake is at a normal level with water temperatures around 68 degrees and stained water offering roughly 2–4 feet of visibility. Bass are positioned shallow and relating to a mix of points, rock, and wood. Fish are currently in all phases of the spawn, with some actively spawning while others remain grouped up in typical staging areas. It’s common to encounter small groups of fish in these areas, especially those not yet committed to the bank.

Drop-shot rigged finesse worms have been producing the most consistent action, with the occasional better fish mixed in. Larger swimbaits are also generating a few bites, primarily around the same shallow staging areas. Early in the morning, anglers may run into a brief shad spawn pattern, where weightless soft plastic jerkbaits can produce a handful of quick bites before the activity tapers off.

Big Bass Score = 4; Numbers Score = 3; Total = 7

Angler holding a largemouth bass caught on a drop-shot rig in shallow staging area at Inks Lake — A healthy Inks Lake bass caught on a drop-shot rigged finesse worm while fishing shallow staging areas with rock and wood cover.

Lake LBJ Fishing Report – Shallow Spawn Bite & Low-Light Patterns (March 20, 2026)

22 March 2026 by Ander Leave a Comment

Lake LBJ is at a normal level with water temperatures around 68 degrees and stained water offering roughly 2–4 feet of visibility. Bass are positioned shallow, primarily less than 5 feet deep, and relating to any available cover in spawning areas. Fish are in multiple phases of the spawn, with some actively on beds while others are staging nearby, making it important to cover water and key in on productive stretches.

Weightless soft plastic jerkbaits and drop-shot rigged finesse worms have been producing the majority of bites when worked around shallow cover. The most consistent action has been during low-light periods, with the early morning and evening hours providing better opportunities before the bite tends to slow during the middle of the day.

Big Bass Score = 3; Numbers Score = 2; Total = 5

Angler holding a largemouth bass caught on a weightless soft plastic jerkbait near a dock at Lake LBJ — A solid Lake LBJ bass caught on a weightless soft plastic jerkbait while fishing shallow cover near docks during the spawn.