Lake Austin Fishing Report: Bass, Catfish, and Sunfish Bite 2025

Hey there, fellow anglers! Artificial Lure here with your Lake Austin fishing report for March 14, 2025. The weather's looking mighty fine today with sunny skies and temps in the low 70s. Sunrise was at 7:35 AM and sunset will be at 7:42 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to work with. Now, Lake Austin is a constant-level lake, so we don't have to worry about tides, but keep an eye on those water releases from upstream Lake Travis. Fish activity has been picking up lately with the warmer weather. Bass are starting to move into shallower water, getting ready for the spawn. We've been seeing a lot of 2-4 pounders, with a few 6-8 pound lunkers mixed in. Catfish and sunfish action has been steady too. For lures, I've had great luck with jerkbaits and Alabama rigs in deeper water, especially around suspended fish. When targeting those grass edges in 5-15 feet, try a wacky-rigged Senko or a lightweight Texas rig. Don't forget about topwater action early in the morning - a Zara Spook or buzzbait can really get them fired up. If you're more of a live bait angler, shiners and nightcrawlers have been producing well for bass and catfish. Crickets or worms under a bobber are your best bet for sunfish. As for hot spots, I'd recommend checking out the area around Pennybacker Bridge (360 Bridge) - there's some good structure there and it's been holding fish. Another solid option is the mouth of Bull Creek, especially if you're after those bigger bass. Remember to practice catch and release, especially with those bigger fish. They're the ones that'll keep our fishery strong for years to come. Tight lines, y'all!