Austin Weather Forecast
Fishing reports straight from our guides in Austin
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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Inks Lake is currently at a normal level with stained water and about 3–4 feet of visibility. Water temperatures have dropped into the low 50s, and bass are beginning to group up as winter conditions continue to settle in. Overall, cloudy days have been producing slightly better action than bright, sunny conditions.
The most consistent bite right now has come from crankbaits and jigs worked around rocky areas in 2–14 feet of water. Bass are often holding tightly in small areas, so while there may be slow stretches between bites, it’s common to catch multiple fish once an active group...
The most consistent bite right now has come from crankbaits and jigs worked around rocky areas in 2–14 feet of water. Bass are often holding tightly in small areas, so while there may be slow stretches between bites, it’s common to catch multiple fish once an active group...
The most consistent bite right now has come from crankbaits and jigs worked around rocky areas in 2–14 feet of water. Bass are often holding tightly in small areas, so while there may be slow stretches between bites, it’s common to catch multiple fish once an active group is located. With a strong cold front moving in, anglers can expect the lake to transition even more firmly into classic winter fishing patterns in the coming days.
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Been getting into some good white bass along with quality amounts of largemouth. Especially on this cloudy windy days when the fronts are blowing through. Targeting long main lake points with brush on them fishing over the tops of the brush and on the edges. Also targeting main lake drains with a Texas rig and a dropshot.
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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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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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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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We are doing well targeting deeper grass edges with drop shot rigged finesse worms and a Texas-rigged Ribbontail worm.
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Stillhouse Hollow Lake: Fishing is getting better as the weather continues to cool. We are doing well with weightless trick worms fished shallow around points.
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We are doing well targeting huge schools of bass in and around the numerous marinas on the lake. Best baits are small weightless soft plastic jerkbaits and drop shot rigged finesse worms.
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Stillhouse Hollow continues to kick out good numbers and some giant bass! If it’s numbers you’re after, chasing the nomadic schools of bass offshore are the way to go. Use forward facing sonar to locate these schools and then cast small weightless soft plastic jerkbaits at them fished quickly across the surface. For big bass, fish the shallows with topwater lures like the River2Sea Rover!
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Target Species in Austin
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Recent Austin Reviews
★★★★★
18 hogs in a 1/2 day session! What a great day! Bryan was excellent with helping our 3 twelve year olds - they learned so much from him and had the absolute best day. We will be back for sure!
Bethany D. | November 5, 2026
Trip: Austin Area Hawgs
★★★★★
Captain Tyler did an awesome job of putting us on fish (never had a guide do it better in quantity or for duration)! We caught some beautiful largemouth and guadalupe bass and had a great time. Captain Tyler gave us easy and clear instructions both in communications for our trip and on how to better catch fish. The areas we fished were beautiful, fairly private and very peaceful. 5/5 review. Tons of friends have already asked us for his details so they can book trips with him too.
Ariana C. | October 26, 2026
★★★★★
Derek did a fantastic job. Had a great time. He knows where the fish are and you’ll catch plenty. Would definitely go again.
Tyler M. | October 23, 2026
Trip: Bass Fishing Lake Austin
★★★★★
Took my 14 year old son fishing with Grant and I was so impressed with his knowledge and hunger for perfecting his craft. My son has followed Grant’s videos for a while, so he was on cloud nine with him! Grant was so kind and patient with my son. We both learned a lot and caught some big ones! Highly recommend Grant, it was a true privilege to fish with him. Lake Austin is beautiful by the way.
Seth A. | October 13, 2026
★★★★★
Great Capt. Tough conditions the day we went out but Aaron was great conversation and put us on some fish. When things were slow even invited my son to dive into the lake and cool off with him with a quick swim. All around great captain very knowledgeable friendly and skilled. Would definitely book Aaron again next time we’re in town.
Nick G. | October 1, 2026
Trip: Lake Travis Bass Fishing
★★★★★
Awesome fishing charter! We had a great time from start to finish. Aaron was knowledgeable, friendly, and knew exactly where to put us on the bass. We caught plenty of fish and had a blast doing it. Everything was well organized, the equipment was great, and the whole trip felt relaxed and enjoyable. We put at least 15-20 fish in the boat within 4 hours. Whether you’re an experienced fisherman or just looking for a fun day on the water, I’d highly recommend this charter. I’ll definitely be booking another trip next time we’re in the area!
Kerrie H. | September 27, 2026
Trip: After Work Bass Slam
★★★★★
Had an amazing trip with Ray! He taught me how to be a better caster and to refine my bad habits. Caught several fish and two quality large mouths. I would recommend him to anyone who enjoys a day on the water.
Mike R. | August 19, 2026
Trip: Hill Country Bass Trips
★★★★★
Aaron was an outstanding guide. He’s incredibly knowledgeable, patient, professional, and genuinely invested in making sure you have a great day on the water. My cousin and I caught a ton of bass, learned new techniques, and had an absolute blast. If you’re looking for a guide in the Austin area, book with Aaron—you won’t regret it! We’ll definitely be fishing with him again.
Calvin N. | August 12, 2026
Trip: Lake Travis Bass Fishing
★★★★★
10/10. Jake was spectacular captain for my nephew and I. We caught around 17 fish! Jake knew all the good spots, was very informative and made the whole experience seamless and fun!
Odis R. | August 1, 2026
