San Marcos River Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in San Marcos River

Ander Meine
Ander M.
Killeen, Texas
Reported 3 weeks ago
Recent rains have created a wide range of conditions across Lake Austin, with water temperatures ranging from the upper 60s on the upper end of the lake to the low 80s farther downstream. Water clarity also varies significantly depending on location, with visibility ranging from about 2 to 6 feet. Despite the changing conditions, the fishing has remained consistently good.

Bass are beginning to settle into summer patterns and are increasingly grouping into schools around submerged vegetation in 5–15 feet of water. Neko-rigged creature baits have been producing the most reliable action, while topwater stick baits have been a great...
Ander Meine
Ander M. Killeen, Texas Reported 3 weeks ago
Recent rains have created a wide range of conditions across Lake Austin, with water temperatures ranging from the upper 60s on the upper end of the lake to the low 80s farther downstream. Water clarity also varies significantly depending on location, with visibility ranging from about 2 to 6 feet. Despite the changing conditions, the fishing has remained consistently good.

Bass are beginning to settle into summer patterns and are increasingly grouping into schools around submerged vegetation in 5–15 feet of water. Neko-rigged creature baits have been producing the most reliable action, while topwater stick baits have been a great
option for targeting active fish feeding higher in the water column. Anglers who spend time covering water and locating productive stretches of vegetation are finding the best success, with opportunities to catch multiple fish once an active group is located.
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Kevin Stubbs
Kevin S.
New Braunfels, Texas
Reported 1 month ago
Hey Scott, fishing on the Guadalupe has been good with a mixed bag. The recent rains have increased the flows and we're getting bass and rainbow trout with other species too. The trout have been good on nymphs and the bass have been hitting topwater flies. With a cooler than normal forecast, good conditions are expected into Fall!
Kevin Stubbs
Kevin S. New Braunfels, Texas Reported 1 month ago
Hey Scott, fishing on the Guadalupe has been good with a mixed bag. The recent rains have increased the flows and we're getting bass and rainbow trout with other species too. The trout have been good on nymphs and the bass have been hitting topwater flies. With a cooler than normal forecast, good conditions are expected into Fall!
Fishing in New Braunfels, Texas
Fishing in New Braunfels, Texas
Fishing in New Braunfels, Texas
Fishing in New Braunfels, Texas
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Ander Meine
Ander M.
Killeen, Texas
Reported 2 months ago
Lake Austin Fishing Report – Early Summer Update

Lake Austin is at a normal level with clear water and roughly 4–6 feet of visibility. Water temperatures are around 72°, and bass are holding shallow, mostly in less than 6 feet of water around flats with submerged vegetation. Fish are currently in a mix of spawning and post-spawn phases, and many are grouped up in specific areas across the lake.

The most consistent action has been coming on drop-shot rigged finesse worms and Neko-rigged creature baits worked through shallow grass flats. Once an active group of fish is located, anglers are...
Ander Meine
Ander M. Killeen, Texas Reported 2 months ago
Lake Austin Fishing Report – Early Summer Update

Lake Austin is at a normal level with clear water and roughly 4–6 feet of visibility. Water temperatures are around 72°, and bass are holding shallow, mostly in less than 6 feet of water around flats with submerged vegetation. Fish are currently in a mix of spawning and post-spawn phases, and many are grouped up in specific areas across the lake.

The most consistent action has been coming on drop-shot rigged finesse worms and Neko-rigged creature baits worked through shallow grass flats. Once an active group of fish is located, anglers are
often able to catch multiple bass from the same small stretch of water. Overall, the bite has been solid with steady action throughout the day.
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Jake Kennamer
Jake K.
Austin, Texas
Reported 3 months ago
Here are the best pictures from the last couple weeks!
Jake Kennamer
Jake K. Austin, Texas Reported 3 months ago
Here are the best pictures from the last couple weeks!
Fishing in Austin, Texas
Fishing in Austin, Texas
Fishing in Austin, Texas
Fishing in Austin, Texas
Fishing in Austin, Texas
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Kevin Stubbs
Kevin S.
New Braunfels, Texas
Reported 3 months ago
The Guadalupe has been fishing well lately with mild springtime temps. The flows have been stable after recent rainfall and we've been getting rainbow trout on dry flies, nymphs and streamers. The Guadalupe River is a great place to learn fly fishing and we welcome beginners and experienced anglers too.
Kevin Stubbs
Kevin S. New Braunfels, Texas Reported 3 months ago
The Guadalupe has been fishing well lately with mild springtime temps. The flows have been stable after recent rainfall and we've been getting rainbow trout on dry flies, nymphs and streamers. The Guadalupe River is a great place to learn fly fishing and we welcome beginners and experienced anglers too.
Fishing in New Braunfels, Texas
Fishing in New Braunfels, Texas
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Ander Meine
Ander M.
Killeen, Texas
Reported 3 months 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...
Ander Meine
Ander M. Killeen, Texas Reported 3 months 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 M.
Killeen, Texas
Reported 3 months 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...
Ander Meine
Ander M. Killeen, Texas Reported 3 months 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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Kevin Stubbs
Kevin S.
New Braunfels, Texas
Reported 4 months ago
Catching on the Guadalupe has been good with steady action on nymphs drifted in riffles. We've had some good dry fly action on Tricos
Kevin Stubbs
Kevin S. New Braunfels, Texas Reported 4 months ago
Catching on the Guadalupe has been good with steady action on nymphs drifted in riffles. We've had some good dry fly action on Tricos
Fishing in New Braunfels, Texas
Fishing in New Braunfels, Texas
Fishing in New Braunfels, Texas
Fishing in New Braunfels, Texas
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Aaron Lancaster
Aaron L.
Manor, Texas
Reported 5 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.
Aaron Lancaster
Aaron L. Manor, Texas Reported 5 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.
Fishing in Austin, Texas
Fishing in Austin, Texas
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Ander Meine
Ander M.
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 M. 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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