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Jake Kennamer

Jake Kennamer with Uncharted Fishing
Austin, Texas
Reported: 3 weeks ago

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Jake Kennamer
Jake Kennamer with Uncharted Fishing Austin, Texas Reported: 3 weeks ago
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Fishing in Austin, Texas
Fishing in Austin, Texas
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Ander Meine

Ander Meine
Killeen, Texas
Reported: 1 month ago

Lady Bird Lake Fishing Report – Spring Update Lady Bird Lake is at a normal level with clear water and about 4–6 feet of visibility. Water temperatures are around 68°, and bass are holding shallow, generally less than 15 feet deep. Fish are relating heavily to submerged vegetation in and...
Ander Meine
Ander Meine Killeen, Texas Reported: 1 month ago
Lady Bird Lake Fishing Report – Spring Update

Lady Bird Lake is at a normal level with clear water and about 4–6 feet of visibility. Water temperatures are around 68°, and bass are holding shallow, generally less than 15 feet deep. Fish are relating heavily to submerged vegetation in and
around spawning areas, with some still actively spawning and others staging nearby.

The most consistent bite has been coming on Texas-rigged stick worms worked through submerged grass. Anglers have been finding success by covering water until they locate fish, then slowing down and thoroughly fishing those areas to pick up multiple bites. While the bite has been fairly steady throughout the day, the afternoon hours have been slightly more productive overall.
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Ander Meine

Ander Meine
Killeen, Texas
Reported: 1 month ago

Lake Austin is at a normal level with clear water and about 4–6 feet of visibility. Water temperatures are around 65°, and bass are in all phases of the spawn. Fish are holding shallow across the lake, and it’s common to run into small groups that can produce quick flurries...
Ander Meine
Ander Meine Killeen, Texas Reported: 1 month ago
Lake Austin is at a normal level with clear water and about 4–6 feet of visibility. Water temperatures are around 65°, and bass are in all phases of the spawn. Fish are holding shallow across the lake, and it’s common to run into small groups that can produce quick flurries of action before things slow down again.

The most consistent bite has been coming on finesse presentations, especially drop-shot rigged worms and Texas-rigged stick worms worked through submerged vegetation on the main lake. Anglers have been finding success by focusing on productive grass areas, where bass are staging, spawning, or guarding beds, and taking their time to thoroughly fish each stretch.
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Aaron Lancaster

Aaron Lancaster
Manor, Texas
Reported: 3 months ago

January 2026- Lake Travis - fish are out deep on ledges and channel swings in 30 to 40 ft, fish very slowly with soft plastics like a drop shot or wacky worm, jigs with craw trailers also working well with a slow presentation, when the bass are feeding and a...
Aaron Lancaster
Aaron Lancaster Manor, Texas Reported: 3 months ago
January 2026- Lake Travis - fish are out deep on ledges and channel swings in 30 to 40 ft, fish very slowly with soft plastics like a drop shot or wacky worm, jigs with craw trailers also working well with a slow presentation, when the bass are feeding and a little bit more active we are catching them on umbrella rigs, small finesse swim baits, and crank baits with a very tight wobble like a rapala shad rap.
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John Young

John Young
Tow, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Todays catch fishing is been good with some fat fish
John Young
John Young Tow, Texas Reported: 1 year ago
Todays catch fishing is been good with some fat fish
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Ander Meine

Ander Meine
Killeen, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

catching some good bass right now by fishing steep, rocky shorelines with a jig and a drop shot rig. Most fish coming anywhere from 10-20 ft deep.
Ander Meine
Ander Meine Killeen, Texas Reported: 1 year ago
catching some good bass right now by fishing steep, rocky shorelines with a jig and a drop shot rig. Most fish coming anywhere from 10-20 ft deep.
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Aaron Lancaster

Aaron Lancaster
Manor, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Lake Bastrop-12/4- water temp 67, lots of bass shallow right now, can catch these fish with spinnerbaits and flukes, worms also working well on outside edge of the grass, you can rig these on a drop shot or neko rig to stay weedless
Aaron Lancaster
Aaron Lancaster Manor, Texas Reported: 1 year ago
Lake Bastrop-12/4- water temp 67, lots of bass shallow right now, can catch these fish with spinnerbaits and flukes, worms also working well on outside edge of the grass, you can rig these on a drop shot or neko rig to stay weedless
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Ander Meine

Ander Meine
Killeen, Texas
Reported: 1 year ago

Kicking out big numbers of bass averaging 50-80 bass per trip. Finding big ones has been a little more difficult, but we are getting a ton of bites! We are focusing on deeper grass edges in 15-20 ft of water drop shotting Bass Pro Shops Tri-Color Worms and Texas rigging...
Ander Meine
Ander Meine Killeen, Texas Reported: 1 year ago
Kicking out big numbers of bass averaging 50-80 bass per trip. Finding big ones has been a little more difficult, but we are getting a ton of bites! We are focusing on deeper grass edges in 15-20 ft of water drop shotting Bass Pro Shops Tri-Color Worms and Texas rigging 5" stick worms.
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  • ★★★★★
    Great day on the water with Ander and my friend Vance. I got to keep two of the bigger fish that I caught to eat! They tasted great with some blackening spices and butter. I'll recommend Ander to anyone looking to have a wonderful time fishing!

    Cindy H. | April 18, 2026

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    Yorlenin Z. | March 24, 2026

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    Wind made fishing difficult but Hohn was great.

    Cuatro P. | March 17, 2026

    Trip: Cpt. John's Lake Buchanan PM Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Amazing trip had a great time Ander new all the best fishing spots and techniques would definitely recommend booking a trip with him

    Lakota D. | January 3, 2026

    Trip: Chasing Bassquatch Texas Bass Trip

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    He had a wonderful trip with Captain Andrews he was very knowledgeable and professional. I caught seven fish so he must be really good at teaching LOL

    Joy B. | November 8, 2025

    Trip: Chasing Bassquatch Texas Bass Trip

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    He is a great guide and a nice boat bought out limit in less than one hr an back to dock to clean fish. The 41 steps both ways was hard on my wife I go up better than go down knee problems. Had a great boat ride an my wife got the big fish

    Jr S. | May 22, 2025

    Trip: Cpt. John's Lake Buchanan PM Trip

  • ★★★★★
    We had an awesome trip with Captain John! He was an absolute pro and knew where to take us to find the schools. Even with less-than-perfect conditions, John put us right on top of the action. We caught a huge variety — stripers, white bass, drum, and some catfish! All six of us landed several fish and had a fantastic time out on the water. John filleted our catch at the dock, and we made ceviche the same day. Highly recommend booking with Captain John.

    Collin P. | November 3, 2024

    Trip: Cpt. John’s Lake Buchanan AM Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Bryan got us hooked onto over a dozen Bass! He was knowledgeable of all the fishing holes and techniques. We had a great time and good laughs! Highly recommend.

    Kim H. | April 9, 2024

    Trip: Austin Area Hawgs

  • ★★★★★
    My son and I recently went on a guided trip with Derek and we could not be happier! Originally we were scheduled for Lake Austin, but Derek had gotten some news that we should hit Lake Travis instead, and it definitely paid off! His knowledge of the lake and guidance with us novice fishermen (and just a good guy all around) led to some fun results!

    Logan G. | March 13, 2023

    Trip: Bass Fishing Lake Austin

  • ★★★★★
    Derek did a great job. Even though the weather was a little cold and the fish weren’t too hungry, we hit multiple different spots and everyone on the trip landed something! We also nearly landed a 25 pound mega catfish that would’ve been a personal best! All in all, awesome day, awesome guide.

    Ian O. | February 14, 2023

    Trip: Bass Fishing Lake Austin

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