Lake Austin Early Spring Bass Bite: Water Temps Climbing, Big Fish Moving Shallow

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure comin' atcha with your Lake Austin fishin' report for Saturday mornin', February 28th. Water temps are climbin' into the low 60s accordin' to the latest Spreaker update from yesterday, sparklin' early spring bass action—perfect for gettin' those largemouths fired up after winter.Sunrise hit around 7:10 AM, sunset 'bout 6:20 PM, givin' us a solid 11 hours of daylight. Weather's lookin' mild: partly cloudy, highs in the upper 60s, light winds from the south—ideal for bank or boat. No tides here on this Highland Lake, but that steady river flow from the Colorado is keepin' oxygen levels high, pushin' fish shallow.Bass are active, folks! Recent reports mirror statewide ShareLunker buzz from TPWD—big largemouths over 13 pounds hittin' nets nearby, like that 13.51-pounder at O.H. Ivie yesterday. Here on Austin, expect 3-6 pounders schoolin' on points and creek mouths, with some doubles in the mix. Stripers and whites are runnin' too, chasin' shad. Catfish holdin' deep, sunnies bitin' steady.Best lures: Go with a **Texas-rigged creature bait** like a Zoom Brush Hog in green pumpkin for bass—slow drag those rocky banks. Rat-L-Traps or spinnerbaits in chrome for reaction strikes. Topwater frogs at dawn/dusk if they're surface feedin'. Live bait? **Shad or minnows** on Carolina rigs crush it; crawfish for cats.Hot spots: Hit **Tom Miller Dam** for current breaks and stripers—troll deep. **Breezy Point** coves for bass ambushin' shad; quiet mornings there are gold.Get out there safe, wear your PFD, and tight lines!Thanks for tunin' in, y'all—subscribe for more reports! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1PnThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AIThis episode includes AI-generated content.