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Lake Austin Fishing Report – Summer Schools Forming Around Grass (June 15, 2026)

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Lake Austin is offering highly variable conditions, with water temperatures ranging from the upper 60s on the upper end of the lake to the lower 80s farther downstream. Water clarity also varies considerably due to recent rains, with visibility ranging anywhere from roughly 2 to 6 feet depending on location. Despite the changing conditions, the fishing has remained good.

Bass are beginning to settle into summer patterns and are increasingly grouping into schools around submerged vegetation in 5–15 feet of water. Neko-rigged creature baits have been producing the most consistent action, while topwater stick baits have been effective for targeting active fish feeding higher in the water column. As always on Lake Austin, covering water and locating productive stretches of vegetation has been key to finding concentrations of bass.

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

Bassquatch Fishing guide holding two largemouth bass caught on Lake Austin using Neko-rigged creature baits around shallow submerged vegetation.
A Lake Austin Bassquatch and a quality companion bass caught on Neko-rigged creature baits while targeting shallow submerged vegetation during an early-summer pattern.

Stillhouse Hollow Fishing Report – Summer Schools & Deep Grass Pattern (June 6, 2026)

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Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir is offering clear water with temperatures around 79 degrees and a water level nearly 4 feet above full pool. Summer patterns are now fully established, with bass relating to submerged vegetation in 14–20 feet of water as well as nomadic schools of fish chasing shad in open water.

Drop-shot rigged finesse worms have been producing around deeper submerged vegetation, while weightless soft plastic jerkbaits have been effective for open-water schooling fish. Forward-facing sonar has become an important tool for locating and targeting these roaming schools. Overall, the fishing has been good, with anglers finding success by adapting between the deep vegetation bite and the open-water pattern.

Big Bass Score = 3; Numbers Score = 3; Total = 6

Client holding a large largemouth bass caught on Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir using a drop-shot rigged finesse worm around submerged vegetation.
A Stillhouse Hollow Bassquatch caught on a drop-shot rigged finesse worm while targeting submerged vegetation during a productive summer pattern.

Lake Austin Fishing Report – Summer Vegetation Pattern & Schooling Bass (June 2, 2026)

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Lake Austin is offering water temperatures around 73 degrees, with clarity varying throughout the lake due to recent rains. Depending on location, anglers can expect anywhere from roughly 3 to 6 feet of visibility. Bass are relating heavily to submerged vegetation in 3–10 feet of water and are beginning to settle into more established summer patterns. Fish are increasingly schooling up, with productive areas often holding multiple bass.

Neko-rigged creature baits have been producing the most consistent action. Many of the fish being caught have been regurgitating crawfish and bluegill, indicating that both forage sources are playing an important role in the current pattern. Once a fish is hooked, it is common to see several additional bass follow it to the boat, making it worthwhile to thoroughly work productive areas before moving on. Overall, the fishing has remained good, with schools of fish continuing to group up around vegetation-rich areas.

Big Bass Score = 3; Numbers Score = 3; Total = 6

Bassquatch Fishing guide holding a nearly 10-pound largemouth bass caught on Lake Austin using a Neko-rigged creature bait over submerged vegetation.
A Lake Austin giant caught on a Neko-rigged creature bait while targeting submerged vegetation during a strong early-summer pattern.

Lady Bird Lake Fishing Report – Early Summer Grass Bite & Post-Spawn Bass (May 30, 2026)

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Lady Bird Lake is offering water temperatures around 80 degrees, with water clarity varying throughout the lake due to recent rainfall. Depending on location, anglers can expect anywhere from roughly 3 to 6 feet of visibility. Bass are holding around submerged vegetation in 4–10 feet of water, with many fish continuing to group up in productive areas.

Neko-rigged creature baits and drop-shot rigged finesse worms have been producing the most consistent action when worked through submerged vegetation. While some fish have begun transitioning toward more offshore summer locations, plenty of bass remain associated with shallow grass and continue to provide steady action. Recent rains have created some variability in water conditions throughout the system, making it worthwhile to keep moving until cleaner water and active fish are located. Overall, the fishing has remained good, with anglers finding success by focusing on vegetation-rich areas that continue to attract both baitfish and bass.

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

Uncle and nephew holding largemouth bass caught during a Lady Bird Lake guided fishing trip using Neko-rigged creature baits.
An evening double-up on Lady Bird Lake. Both bass were caught on Neko-rigged creature baits while fishing submerged vegetation.

Lake Austin Fishing Report – Strong Shallow Post-Spawn Bite & Morning Shad Spawn (May 16, 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 76 degrees. The lake continues to fish well, with many bass still relating to shallow cover despite warming conditions. Most fish appear to be in a post-spawn phase, although there are still enough fish lingering around spawning-type areas to keep shallow patterns highly productive.

Submerged vegetation on shallow flats has been holding the best concentrations of fish, particularly in areas that also feature nearby hard bottom or bait activity. Drop-shot rigged finesse worms and Neko-rigged creature baits have been producing steady action, especially when thoroughly working productive stretches that continue to reload with fish throughout the day. An early morning shad spawn has also provided an additional feeding window before transitioning into the grass bite later in the morning. Overall, the fishing has remained consistently good, with bass still slower to move offshore than they typically would be this time of year.

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