Briarcliff Weather Forecast

Fishing reports straight from our guides in Briarcliff

Riley Huggins
Austin, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Fishing conditions have gotten tough to say the least! But if you are patient and focused... some big ones can be caught. Water levels are looking pretty good at the moment in the rivers in my area. Tons of hydrilla built up in the middle of the streams causing fish...
Riley Huggins
Riley Huggins Austin, Texas Reported: 2 years ago
Fishing conditions have gotten tough to say the least! But if you are patient and focused... some big ones can be caught. Water levels are looking pretty good at the moment in the rivers in my area. Tons of hydrilla built up in the middle of the streams causing fish to move in and out of freely as they please... so patience in these areas are needed. But, due to this the fish are extremely spooky once they come out of these weeds. Water clarity is second to none at the moment though, and it has been interesting to see the river bottoms in those deeper pools. You definitely want to move about the banks and rivers like "Yoda"... and hover if you can haha. But, by being sneaky, quiet, and precise with your casting can be a massive game changer that calls for post fishing reward beers!
Smallmouth Buffalo Fishing in Austin, Texas
Smallmouth Buffalo Fishing in Austin, Texas
Smallmouth Buffalo Fishing in Austin, Texas
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Ander Meine

Ander Meine
Austin, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Lake Austin - It seems to be fishing pretty well right now with the cooling weather. We have done well recently by using a jig w/ a double tail grub as a trailer around shallow wood cover. We've also done well in these same areas with a hollow body frog.
Ander Meine
Ander Meine Austin, Texas Reported: 2 years ago
Lake Austin - It seems to be fishing pretty well right now with the cooling weather. We have done well recently by using a jig w/ a double tail grub as a trailer around shallow wood cover. We've also done well in these same areas with a hollow body frog.
Largemouth Bass Fishing in Austin, Texas
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Ander Meine

Ander Meine
Austin, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

We are doing well catching huge numbers of bass putting 50-80 bass in the boat each trip. We are targeting large schools of nomadic offshore bass that are suspended over 30-100 ft of water. Small soft plastic jerkbaits are the ticket!
Ander Meine
Ander Meine Austin, Texas Reported: 2 years ago
We are doing well catching huge numbers of bass putting 50-80 bass in the boat each trip. We are targeting large schools of nomadic offshore bass that are suspended over 30-100 ft of water. Small soft plastic jerkbaits are the ticket!
Largemouth Bass Fishing in Austin, Texas
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Ander Meine

Ander Meine
Austin, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Stillhouse Hollow Lake - Awesome fishing right now for huge numbers of good sized bass. We are catching bass from schools that are roaming open water in search of shad. Use your electronics to find them and then use a weightless soft jerkbait to catch them!
Ander Meine
Ander Meine Austin, Texas Reported: 2 years ago
Stillhouse Hollow Lake - Awesome fishing right now for huge numbers of good sized bass. We are catching bass from schools that are roaming open water in search of shad. Use your electronics to find them and then use a weightless soft jerkbait to catch them!
Largemouth Bass fishing in Austin, Texas
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Wyatt Rae
Austin, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Top water has been really good in the mornings and evenings. Been able to cruise the foster banks and get consistent action
Wyatt Rae
Wyatt Rae Austin, Texas Reported: 2 years ago
Top water has been really good in the mornings and evenings. Been able to cruise the foster banks and get consistent action
Largemouth Bass fishing in Austin, Texas
Largemouth Bass fishing in Austin, Texas
Largemouth Bass fishing in Austin, Texas
Largemouth Bass fishing in Austin, Texas
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Wyatt Rae
Austin, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

The fishing has been really good on lake decker. Lots of 4-6 lb fish being caught
Wyatt Rae
Wyatt Rae Austin, Texas Reported: 2 years ago
The fishing has been really good on lake decker. Lots of 4-6 lb fish being caught
Largemouth Bass fishing in Jonestown, Texas
Largemouth Bass fishing in Jonestown, Texas
Largemouth Bass fishing in Jonestown, Texas
Largemouth Bass fishing in Jonestown, Texas
Largemouth Bass fishing in Jonestown, Texas
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Ander Meine
Austin, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Decker Lake - If the wind lays down and let's you fish offshore, the fishing can be great! Utilize your electronics to look for giant schools of offshore bass. We are doing well catching them with swimbaits, jerkbaits, and a fluke junior on a drop shot rig
Ander Meine
Ander Meine Austin, Texas Reported: 2 years ago
Decker Lake - If the wind lays down and let's you fish offshore, the fishing can be great! Utilize your electronics to look for giant schools of offshore bass. We are doing well catching them with swimbaits, jerkbaits, and a fluke junior on a drop shot rig
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Riley Huggins
Austin, Texas
Reported: 2 years ago

Low water levels!! Very hot, and warm water... need to get out there early and late if your trying to get on some nice fish! With these low levels... means spookier fish, especially the carp. The sight casting as been second to none though. But, the difficulty has gone up...
Riley Huggins
Riley Huggins Austin, Texas Reported: 2 years ago
Low water levels!! Very hot, and warm water... need to get out there early and late if your trying to get on some nice fish! With these low levels... means spookier fish, especially the carp. The sight casting as been second to none though. But, the difficulty has gone up immensely. Definitely need to being your A-game, patience, and a motivation to hook up with these elusive critters. The bite is there if you move about like Yoda. The cfs seems to be very low as well, so fish have been in pools here in central texas. But midday fishing is almost impossible right now.
Carp fishing in Austin, Texas
Carp fishing in Austin, Texas
Carp fishing in Austin, Texas
Carp fishing in Austin, Texas
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What's Biting in Briarcliff

Ander Meine
November 17th 2024
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Recent Briarcliff Reviews

  • ★★★★★
    Absolutely awesome experience. Had a fantastic time and look forward to heading out with Jake again sometime soon!

    Thomas H. | November 12, 2024

    Trip: Town Lake Bass 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: Captain John’s Morning Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Had a blast out on the lake today with Aaron. We hooked three bass our first half hour and it only got better from there. Even though my wife and I have virtually no fishing experience, Aaron was very patient and instructive. We fished in several different spots, targeted a variety of catch and got a tour of Decker Lake in a fast boat. Great guy.

    Randy S. | October 6, 2024

    Trip: Lake Walter E. Long Bass Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Real nice guy and he put me on fish no complaints

    Clayton C. | October 5, 2024

    Trip: Carp and Buffalo on the Fly

  • ★★★★★
    Had a blast. Been fishing for a while and Jake taught me a lot. Definitely knew what he was doing! Must recommend!

    Roland P. | October 3, 2024

    Trip: Central Texas Bass Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Aaron was awesome. My son and I had a great time, caught some high quality bass, and learned a lot thanks to Aaron. We are looking forward to bookingwith him again.

    Bret F. | July 29, 2024

    Trip: Lake Walter E. Long Bass Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Arron is very knowledgeable and did a great job putting us on fish. I would recommend him to anyone who lives or is visiting Austin area.

    Victor L. | July 27, 2024

    Trip: Lake Austin Bass Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Great evening of fishing. Caught 15 bass. Grant is very knowledgeable and taught this old man some tricks

    Keith A. | July 22, 2024

    Trip: Big Swim Baits for Big A** Bass

  • ★★★★★
    110% book this guy if your ever in the Austin area. This guide knows his stuff. Myself and a couple of teenagers were on fish quick and the catching lasted the entire trip. He knows the spots and the baits. Complete professional when it comes to accommodating and encouraging guests. We fished Lady Bird Lake and easily caught 40 fish in a morning trip. Most of the fish were heavy, no dinks. Step out of a downtown high rise, onto a boat deck, at Lady Bird and slay them with this guy or hit a surrounding Austin area lake if that’s your thing.

    Bernie M. | June 30, 2024

    Trip: Central Texas Bass Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Had a fantastic morning on Lake Austin with my 7-year old son and Aaron. Aaron was patient, kind and helpful and made sure my son had a very fun and relaxed atmosphere for his first experience fishing. Highly recommend Aaron as a great guide for both kids and adults!

    Wes L. | June 18, 2024

    Trip: Lake Austin Bass Fishing

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