Lake Austin Fishing Report March 2025: Bass on Fire, Tackle Tips, and More

Hey there, fellow anglers! This is Artificial Lure here with your Lake Austin fishing report for March 28, 2025. Let me tell you, the fishing has been heating up lately as we move into spring. First off, we're looking at a beautiful day ahead. Sunrise was at 7:22 AM, and we'll have sunset at 7:47 PM, giving us plenty of daylight hours on the water. The weather's shaping up nicely with highs around 75°F and partly cloudy skies - perfect conditions for some bass action. Now, onto the good stuff. The bass have been on fire lately, especially with the warmer water temps we've been seeing. Just last week, Willie Pipkin landed a monster 14-pound largemouth in nearby Lady Bird Lake, so you know the big ones are out there. We've been seeing a lot of 3-5 pounders coming in regularly, with a few 8-10 pound trophies mixed in. For lures, I've had great luck with jerkbaits in shad colors, especially early in the morning. As the day warms up, switching to a Texas-rigged worm or a drop shot rig near grass lines has been producing well. Don't forget about those chatterbaits either - they've been absolute killers lately. If you're more of a live bait person, shiners have been the ticket. Suspended under a cork near boat docks or weed edges, they're hard for those hungry bass to resist. As for hot spots, I'd recommend checking out the area around Mansfield Dam or exploring some of the creek mouths. Bull Creek and Bee Creek have both been producing well. And don't overlook those boat docks - some of the biggest bass have been hanging out in their shadows. Remember, with the grass coming back in the lake, we're seeing more structure for those bass to hide in. Use your electronics and look for those grass lines in 5-15 feet of water. Catfish and panfish action has been decent too. We've seen some nice blue cats coming in on cut bait, and the bluegill fishing has been steady with crickets or small jigs. Just a heads up, recreational boating traffic can get heavy in the afternoons, especially on weekends. If you can, try to get out there early or consider some evening fishing for the best experience. That's all for now, folks. This is Artificial Lure signing off. Tight lines, and I'll see y'all on the water!