Lake Austin Fishing Report - Prespawn Bass, Crappie, Cats Biting Strong

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure comin' at ya with your Lake Austin fishin' report for Wednesday, January 7th, 2026. Clear skies this mornin' with temps hoverin' in the low 50s, risin' to mid-60s by afternoon—perfect for gettin' out there before sunset around 5:45 PM, after sunrise at 7:25 AM. No tides up here in fresh water, but that Colorado River flow's steady, keepin' things movin'.

Fish are bitin' steady in this winter prespawn mode, especially with the mild weather. Recent catches mirror Lady Bird Lake records nearby from Texas Parks and Wildlife—largemouth bass up to 14 pounds on rod and reel, Guadalupe bass hittin' 3 pounds, channel cats to 4-plus, blue cats pushin' 44, crappie around 3 pounds black and 2-plus white, plus sunfish, bluegill, and flatheads. Grove Resort reports bass, bluegill, sunfish, and catfish abundant for catch-and-release off their pier. Limits are comin' quick on points and docks; folks are pullin' 10-20 fish days.

Best lures right now? Go with a Googan Baits Dart soft plastic or Berkley PowerBait Power Swimmer on light heads for schoolin' bass—Major League Fishing pros swear by 'em on similar lakes. ChatterBaits like Z-Man Jack Hammer with swimbait trailers for shallow cover, or drop-shot Yamamoto Senkos for deeper docks. Live bait? Shad or minnows under bobbers for crappie and cats, worms for bluegill. Artificials are killin' it with light tackle.

Hit these hot spots: Mansfield Dam points for prespawn bass stackin' up, and the coves near The Grove Resort pier for easy family action with panfish and cats.

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