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Stillhouse Hollow Fishing Report – Deep Grass Bite Best During Low-Light Hours (July 3, 2026)

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Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir is offering clear water with roughly 4–6 feet of visibility, water temperatures around 83 degrees, and a water level approximately 1 foot above full pool. Bass are relating to submerged vegetation on the main lake in 8–15 feet of water, with summer patterns continuing to produce consistent action.

Drop-shot rigged finesse worms have been the most productive presentation when fished through the deeper grass. The first hour of the morning and the last hour of the evening have become the most productive feeding windows, making those periods the best times to target active fish. Overall, the fishing has remained fair, with the main-lake vegetation pattern continuing to produce consistent catches.

Big Bass Score = 2; Numbers Score = 2; Total = 4

Lake Travis Fishing Report – Summer Marina Pattern Producing Schooling Bass (July 2, 2026)

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Lake Travis is offering clear water with roughly 4–6 feet of visibility, water temperatures around 82 degrees, and a water level approximately 9 feet below full pool. Summer patterns are firmly established, with large schools of bass relating to the many marinas throughout the lake where they are actively feeding and grouping up.

Drop-shot rigged finesse worms have been producing the most consistent action around marina docks and associated structure. During the first and last hour of daylight, a drop-shot rig fished near bluff ends has also been producing quality fish. Overall, the fishing has remained fair, with anglers finding the best success by targeting schooling bass around marinas and taking advantage of the low-light feeding windows.

Big Bass Score = 2; Numbers Score = 2; Total = 4

Lake LBJ Fishing Report – Morning Rock Bite Gives Way to Summer Grass Pattern (June 29, 2026)

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Lake LBJ is offering water temperatures around 82 degrees with stained water providing roughly 2–4 feet of visibility. The lake is sitting at its normal level, and summer patterns are well established. Fishing has been fair overall, with bass transitioning from shallow feeding areas early in the day to slightly deeper vegetation as the sun climbs.

Drop-shot rigged finesse worms and urchin-style baits have been producing the most consistent action. Targeting shallow rock in just a few feet of water during the early morning has been productive before shifting to submerged vegetation in 8–10 feet of water later in the day. Adjusting with the changing light conditions has been key to staying on active fish.

Big Bass Score = 2; Numbers Score = 2; Total = 4

Lake Austin Fishing Report – Summer Grass Pattern Holding on Main Lake Flats (June 27, 2026)

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Lake Austin is offering clear water with roughly 4–6 feet of visibility and water temperatures around 82 degrees. Summer patterns are well established, with bass relating to submerged vegetation on main lake flats in water up to 15 feet deep. Overall, the fishing has been fair, with productive areas continuing to hold groups of fish.

Drop-shot rigged finesse worms have been producing the most consistent action when worked through submerged vegetation. Focusing on main lake flats and thoroughly fishing productive stretches of grass has been the key to generating bites. Once active fish are located, it is often possible to catch multiple bass from the same general area.

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

Stillhouse Hollow Fishing Report – Deep Grass Pattern Continues Through Summer (June 19, 2026)

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Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir is offering clear water with roughly 4–6 feet of visibility, water temperatures around 83 degrees, and a water level approximately 2 feet above full pool. Summer patterns are firmly established, with bass relating to submerged vegetation in 14–20 feet of water where they are grouped up in productive areas.

Drop-shot rigged finesse worms have been producing the most consistent action when fished through the deeper grass. Focusing on healthy vegetation and thoroughly working productive stretches has been key to generating multiple bites. Overall, the fishing has remained good, with the deep grass pattern continuing to produce consistent catches.

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