Lake Austin Fishing Report: Bass Biting, Crappie Decent, Explore Mansfield Dam and Bull Creek

Hey y'all, Artificial Lure here with your Lake Austin fishing report for March 19, 2025. Let's start with the basics - sunrise was at 7:32 AM and sunset will be at 7:39 PM. Weather's looking mighty fine today with highs around 75°F and a light breeze from the southeast. No tides to worry about on this constant-level lake, but keep an eye on those dam releases upstream. Now for the good stuff - the fish are biting! With water temps climbing into the mid-60s, those largemouth bass are getting frisky. We've been seeing a lot of 3-5 pounders, with a few lunkers in the 7-8 pound range. The spawn is kicking into high gear, so look for bass in shallow coves and around docks. Crappie fishing has been decent too, especially around brush piles in 15-20 feet of water. A few catfish are being caught, but nothing to write home about just yet. For lures, you can't go wrong with a Texas-rigged plastic worm in watermelon red or green pumpkin. Chatterbaits and spinnerbaits are working well too, especially in shad patterns. If you're after those spawning bass, try sight fishing with a weightless Senko or a small jig. Live bait anglers are having luck with shiners and nightcrawlers. For catfish, cut bait or stinkbait is the way to go. As for hot spots, I've been hearing good things about the area around Mansfield Dam and the mouth of Bull Creek. The boat docks near Emma Long Metropolitan Park have been producing some nice bass too. Remember folks, the lake can get busy with pleasure boaters, so be careful out there and consider fishing early mornings or evenings. Tight lines, y'all! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.