Lake Austin Fishing Report - Winter Bass, Cats & Crappie Slam!

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure comin' at ya with your Lake Austin fishing report for Friday mornin', January 2nd, 2026. Water temp's sittin' around 50 degrees this chilly dawn, perfect for winter bass action—largemouth are schooled up deep near drop-offs, with recent catches hittin' 5-8 pounds on slow presentations. Texas Parks and Wildlife logs show solid largemouth pulls here lately, up to 12-pounders historically, plus channel cats to 15 pounds and crappie pushin' 2 pounds. Bluegill and sunfish are bitin' steady too for panfish fans, especially catch-and-release at spots like the Grove Resort pier.

No tides on this freshwater beast, but expect light winds from the north at 5-10 mph, highs in the mid-50s, lows near 35—sunrise 7:27 AM, sunset 5:40 PM, givin' ya a solid 10-hour window. Fish activity's pickin' up post-front; bass are huggin' brush piles 20-30 feet down, crappie in 15-foot coves.

Best lures? Go with a slow-sinked 3/16-ounce Picasso-style tungsten jighead rigged with a minnow or deadsticking soft plastics—mimics shad they love in cold water, per Texas winter bass tips. Live bait shines too: minnows or nightcrawlers on bottom rigs for cats and crappie, shad for bass.

Hot spots: Hit the Tom Miller Dam area for current breaks and deep swings where bass stack up, or target coves near Mansfield Dam for crappie slabs—quiet, productive, and less crowded.

Bundle up, check your regs, and stay safe out there.

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