Lake Austin Fishing Report: Post-Spawn Bass and Shad Action

LAKE AUSTIN FISHING REPORT - May 3, 2025 Howdy anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Saturday morning fishing report for Lake Austin. The sun's just peeking over the horizon at 6:47 AM today, and we're looking at a perfect day on the water with temperatures expected to hit the mid-70s by midday. Sunset won't be until 8:15 PM, so you've got plenty of daylight to get your lines wet. Water conditions are currently stained with temperatures holding steady around 75 degrees, sitting just about half a foot below pool level. The recent warm spell has really kicked the fishing into high gear! Bass fishing remains GOOD across Lake Austin. We're seeing a mix of spawning activity with some late-spawners still on beds in the backs of pockets. There's a lot of bass fry visible in shallow areas, which means the majority of fish are in post-spawn mode. The big girls have moved out to deeper water, holding along grass edges and breaks in 10-15 feet. Your best bet for these post-spawners is targeting those transitional areas with Texas-rigged worms, wacky-rigged Senkos, and chatterbaits. If you're looking for the big bite, focus on suspended fish near bait balls. Several locals have reported success by graphing for massive schools of shad in the river channel. When you locate these bait concentrations, the bass aren't far behind. MAL lures have been working exceptionally well both vertically and horizontally in these scenarios. The threadfin shad spawn continues to provide excellent early morning action. Get out at first light and fish shallow areas with small swimbaits or topwater lures to capitalize on this feeding frenzy. Hot spots this weekend include the grass beds near Mansfield Dam, the deeper creek channels on the lower end, and the boat docks along Comanche Trail. For a more scenic option, the areas around Tom Miller Dam have been producing consistent catches. Don't forget that zebra mussels are present in the lake, so be sure to drain all water from your boat and equipment when leaving. It's the law, and we need to protect our beautiful waterways. That's the skinny for today, folks. The fishing is prime right now with post-spawn patterns establishing nicely. Whether you're throwing artificial lures or soaking live bait, Lake Austin is sure to provide some great action this weekend. Tight lines, y'all! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.