Lake Austin Winter Bass: Spinnerbaits and Structure in February

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake Austin fishing guru, comin' at ya live on this crisp February 21st mornin'. Water's stained and sittin' at a chilly 51 degrees, down 0.50 feet per the latest Lone Star Outdoor News report from last week—perfect for winter patterns holdin' steady.

No tides up here in fresh water, but sunrise hit around 7:15 AM and sunset's 'bout 6:20 PM, givin' ya a solid 11 hours of light. Weather's callin' for partly cloudy skies, highs in the low 60s, light north breeze—bundle up early, but it'll warm nice for afternoon bites.

Largemouth bass are good right now, keyin' on spinnerbaits and swimbaits near brushpiles in 10-20 feet. Limits comin' steady, mostly 2-5 pounders, with a few 7s pushin' ShareLunker dreams per TPWD buzz. Fish are active mid-mornin' and late light, huggin' structure as water temps stabilize.

Best lures? Throw white or chartreuse spinnerbaits like a War Eagle, or paddle-tail swimbaits on 1/4-oz jigheads—slow roll 'em deep. Live bait? Fresh shad or shiners on a Carolina rig if you're bank-bound. Crappie fair on minnows if bass slow down.

Hot spots: Hit the brushpiles off Tom Miller Dam in 15 feet—gold for bass. Or slide down to Mansfield Dam area, target submerged timber for numbers.

Stay safe, check regs, and don't dump bait—TPWD says use it where ya caught it.

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