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Lake Austin Fishing Report – Shallow Flats Bite & Spawn to Post-Spawn Transition (April 28, 2026)

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Lake Austin is at a normal level with clear water offering roughly 4–6 feet of visibility and water temperatures around 72 degrees. Bass are positioned shallow, generally less than 6 feet deep, and are relating to flats with submerged vegetation. Fish are in a mix of spawning and post-spawn phases, with many grouped up in specific areas.

Drop-shot rigged finesse worms and Neko-rigged creature baits have been producing the most consistent action when worked through these shallow vegetation flats. Once fish are located, it is common to generate multiple bites from the same small area. Overall, the bite has been good, with steady action throughout the day.

Big Bass Score = 4; Numbers Score = 4; Total = 8

angler holding two largemouth bass caught on a drop shot rig on a shallow grass flat at Lake Austin
Pair of quality Lake Austin bass caught on a drop-shot rig fishing shallow grass flats during a strong post-spawn bite.

Lady Bird Lake Fishing Report – Post-Spawn Flats Bite & Transition Pattern (May 2, 2026)

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Lady Bird Lake is at a normal level with stained water offering roughly 2–4 feet of visibility and water temperatures around 71 degrees. Bass are positioned shallow to mid-depth, generally in water up to 10 feet deep, and are relating primarily to flats with submerged vegetation. Most fish appear to be in a post-spawn phase, though there are still some being found on beds. There is currently a mix of fish holding around spawning areas as well as others beginning to transition toward more offshore post-spawn locations.

Neko-rigged creature baits and drop-shot rigged finesse worms have been producing the most consistent action when worked through these vegetation-rich flats. Bass are grouped up in specific areas, and once a productive zone is located, it has been possible to generate multiple bites from the same area. Overall, the bite has been good, with consistent action throughout the day.

Big Bass Score = 2; Numbers Score = 4; Total = 6

Lady Bird Lake Fishing Report – Post-Spawn Flats & Bridge Shad Spawn Bite (April 18, 2026)

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Lady Bird Lake is at a normal level with clear water offering roughly 4–6 feet of visibility and water temperatures around 69 degrees. Bass are positioned shallow, primarily relating to flats with submerged vegetation. Most fish appear to be in a post-spawn phase, with very few bass still being found on beds.

Drop-shot rigged finesse worms have been producing the most consistent action when fished on and around these shallow flats. Early in the morning, a shad spawn around the bridges has been providing an additional opportunity, with bass actively feeding on shad near the surface. During this window, topwater lures, small paddle-tail swimbaits, mid-strolling minnow-style soft plastics, and drop-shot rigs have all been effective. Focusing on these feeding windows early and then transitioning to slower presentations around vegetation has been key to consistent success.

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

angler holding a largemouth bass caught on a hollow body frog on a shallow grass flat at Lady Bird Lake
Solid Lady Bird Lake bass caught on a hollow-body frog fishing a shallow grass flat late in the trip.

Lady Bird Lake Fishing Report – Chatterbait Bite & Post-Spawn Transition (April 11, 2026)

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Lady Bird Lake is at a normal level with clear water offering roughly 4–6 feet of visibility and water temperatures around 70 degrees. Bass are positioned shallow, generally less than 12 feet deep, and are relating to flats with a mix of submerged vegetation and harder bottom. Fish are in various stages of the spawn, though many of the better fish appear to be in a post-spawn phase. Bass are grouped up in specific areas, making it possible to catch multiple fish once a productive stretch is located.

Chatterbaits and drop-shot rigged finesse worms have been producing the most consistent action. Covering water with a chatterbait has been an effective way to locate active fish, and once a bite is found, slowing down and working the area more thoroughly with a drop-shot has led to additional catches. Overall fishing has been good, with a consistent bite throughout the day.

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

Angler holding a double digit largemouth bass on Lady Bird Lake in Austin Texas with city skyline in background caught on drop shot finesse worm
Client with a double digit Lady Bird Lake bass caught on a drop-shot rigged finesse worm using 9 lb P-Line SpinX leader with the Austin skyline in the background. A new personal best.

Lady Bird Lake Fishing Report – Shallow Flats Bite & Spawn to Post-Spawn Transition (April 4, 2026)

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Lady Bird Lake is at a normal level with clear water offering roughly 4–6 feet of visibility and water temperatures around 70 degrees. Bass are positioned shallow on flats in and around spawning areas, relating to submerged vegetation and areas with a slightly harder substrate. Most fish appear to be in the spawning to post-spawn phases, and are grouped up in specific areas rather than spread out across the lake.

Drop-shot rigged finesse worms and light Texas-rigged stick worms have been producing the most consistent action when worked through these shallow flats. Once a fish is located, slowing down and thoroughly working the area has been key to catching multiple fish. There has not been a noticeable pattern tied to weather or time of day, with fish being caught consistently throughout the day.

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

Large largemouth bass caught on Lady Bird Lake in Austin Texas using a Texas-rigged stick worm on a spawning flat during post-storm conditions
A true Bassquatch caught on Lady Bird Lake during a post-storm evening bite, fishing a Texas-rigged stick worm on a spawning flat. This one was a personal best!