Late Fall Lures on Lake Austin

Good morning, Lake Austin anglers—this is Artificial Lure with your live fishing report for November 19, 2025. We’re up with the sun today, which officially broke over the horizon at 6:57 a.m.; sunset’s looking to slide past the treetops at 5:30 p.m., so plan your casts accordingly. The bite windows are best early, from 6:26 to 8:26 a.m., and keep an eye out this evening, as the fish are likely to get active again around 6:44 to 8:44 p.m. That’s right in sync with some prime fishing reminders from FishingReminder, thanks to the first quarter moon pushing bite activity in these windows. Visibility is moderate at 50%, and you’ll want to work those biting periods hard before and after the sun peaks.

Weather-wise, you’ll be greeted with beginnings of a Texas cool-front today—expect a crisp morning, highs in the upper 60s with light north winds picking up in the afternoon. A touch of cloud cover is likely, which generally helps the bass get bold on the shallows and along structure. Water conditions remain slightly stained after recent showers, and the current is decent from recent flows coming down from the Tom Miller Dam.

Now, on to the real meat: recent catches and what the fish are doing. Lake Austin’s been turning up classic late fall action. There’s been reliable largemouth activity, with some nice keepers pulled by local sticks—word is a handful in the 4 to 6-pound range were caught near the Pennybacker Bridge and upstream towards Emma Long Park. Numbers are steady, if not enormous—most folks bagged two to five decent bass per session, especially those working deeper docks and rock transitions. Sunfish and Guadalupe bass are also poking around in the protected coves, and a few catfish are still biting cut shad around the drop-offs.

As for techniques, finesse is winning the game this week. Ned rigs and natural-colored senkos (green pumpkin or watermelon red) are getting bites off the steep banks during those calm periods. Swimbaits with a slow, steady retrieve are solid for larger bass cruising the edge of main lake points—look for the shadow lines from docks and overhanging trees. If you want to power fish, shallow- to mid-crankbaits in shad patterns have pulled action on wind-blown banks, especially during the afternoon minor bite. Live shad or minnows are killer for both bass and catfish if you prefer bait fishing, but most reports show the largemouth still leaning toward plastics and swimbaits as the water cools.

The hot spots this week are the stretch just north of the Pennybacker Bridge docks—there, the submerged timber and deeper water merge, making it a classic November zone. Emma Long Park’s shoreline is another strong pick, especially around the hydrilla beds early in the morning. Also worth a try: the cove at Bull Creek inlet, where bass school up on bait during these transitional weather swings.

Before you head out, remember: boat traffic is lighter, but stay safe and always keep local regs top of mind. Keep an eye on those weather shifts—they can turn the bite on in a hurry, especially as another cool front rolls in. That’s all for today’s Lake Austin fishing report. Thanks for tuning in—be sure to subscribe so you never miss the latest from your local waters. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.

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