"Early Summer Largemouth Bite on Lake Austin"

Artificial Lure here with your June 4, 2025, Lake Austin fishing report. Today, the sunrise was at 6:29 a.m. with sunset rolling in at 8:32 p.m.—giving us prime time on the water both early and late. Weather this morning started out humid with light winds and a high pushing up to 91°F. Water temp is holding steady around 78 degrees, and water remains stained with the lake about a half foot below pool. It’s a classic early summer pattern. Fish activity has been strong at daybreak and again in the evening as the heat of the day sets in. According to Captain Carson Conklin of ATX Fishing, the bass bite has been especially active near grass flats with topwater lures just after sunrise. Anglers have been scoring good numbers of largemouths tossing small topwaters like walking baits and poppers right along submerged grass and even the edges of docks. As the sun gets up and the boat traffic starts ramping, the fish are moving offshore—target those brush piles in 10-20 feet, and don’t overlook deeper ledges. Suspended bass have been falling for Texas rigged worms, drop shots, and shaky heads, especially if you can pair 'em with a forward-facing sonar and a realistic minnow-style bait. Reports from the past few days have shown consistent action—multiple keepers and the occasional 4-5 pounder for those putting in the time. While there haven’t been any giants like the monster 14.05-pound bass recently landed at Lady Bird Lake just downriver, folks have been catching steady numbers of 2-4 pounders, with a few chunky ones mixed in. If you’re after crappie, the word is they’re a bit slow but catchable if you downsize your jigs and target brush. Small swimbaits around dock edges and bulkheads in the cooler hours have picked up the odd surprise white or hybrid bass. Catfish remain fair on cut bait, especially in the coves and channels as temps climb. Top producing lures right now: - Small topwaters (walking baits, poppers) at first light - Texas rigged soft plastics (worms, creatures) around offshore brush - Drop shot rigs and shaky heads for suspended fish - Swimbaits and minnows for dock and shoreline action Hot spots to check out this week: - The grass lines and docks between Mansfield Dam and Steiner Ranch have been productive for bass in the mornings. - The deep brush piles and points near Emma Long Park are holding fish, especially after 9 a.m. when the sun’s up. - Don’t sleep on the back ends of Bee Creek and Bull Creek for a shot at a mixed bag—these spots can produce quietly while the main lake gets busy. That’s the Lake Austin scoop for today. Thanks for tuning in—don’t forget to subscribe for your daily dose of local fishing action. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.