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Lake Austin Fishing Report Today offers the latest updates on fishing conditions, expert tips, and local insights for anglers of all levels. Tune in to discover the best fishing spots, bait recommendations, and catch trends—keeping you fully prepared for a successful day on the water. Stay informed with real-time reports and enhance your fishing experience on Lake Austin!For more info go to https://www.quietperiodplease....Get all your gear befoe you leave the dock https://amzn.to/3zF8GXk

Lake Austin Spring Crappie Bite - Early Morning Action with Light Tackle and Live Minnows
Today at 7:30 AM

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake Austin fishing guru, comin' at ya live from the banks at 7:29 AM on this fine Sunday mornin'. Water's lookin' glassy smooth today, with light winds out of the south at 5-10 mph, temps climbin' from a chilly 52°F to a comfy 72°F by afternoon—perfect for gettin' out there early. Sunrise was at 7:18 AM, sunset 'round 7:42 PM, givin' us a solid 12+ hours of prime light. No tides here on the lake, but that Colorado River flow's steady at 1,200 cfs, keepin' things fresh.

Fish are wakin' up hungry this spring—crappie are th...


Lake Austin March 28: Prespawn Bass Bite, Striper Schools, and Hot Dam Action
Yesterday at 7:28 AM

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake Austin fishing guru, comin' at ya live on this crisp mornin' of March 28, 2026. Lake Austin's lookin' prime today—clear skies with temps climbin' from 52°F at dawn to a balmy 72°F by afternoon, light 5-10 mph winds from the northwest per local forecasts. Sunrise hit at 7:22 AM, sunset's 7:48 PM, givin' us a solid 12+ hours of prime light for fishin'.

No tides here in fresh water, but water levels are steady at 32% full from recent rains, flows moderate outta Mansfield Dam—perfect for stirrin' up the bass. Fish activity's hot: largemouth bass a...


Lake Austin Pre-Spawn Bass Bite Heats Up: March 27th Report
Last Friday at 7:29 AM

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake Austin fishing guru, comin' at ya live from the banks on this fine March 27th mornin'. Water's sittin' steady around 50-55 degrees, perfect for that pre-spawn push—bass are crankin' up as shad schools ball up near the surface. No real tides here on this Highland Lake impoundment, but LCRA reports show levels holdin' firm at about 49% capacity, with a light upstream flow keepin' things oxygenated.

Sunrise hit at 7:22 AM, sunset's 7:42 PM—plenty of daylight to chase 'em. Weather's mild: highs in the low 70s, partly cloudy with a southerly bree...


Lake Austin Spring Bass Bite: Topwater Action and 5-8 Pounders at Dawn
Last Wednesday at 7:30 AM

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake Austin fishing guru, comin' at ya live from the banks on this fine spring mornin' of March 25, 2026. Water's lookin' glassy smooth 'round 68 degrees, perfect for bass chasin' shad in the shallows—TPWD says activity's rampin' up on Central Texas lakes like ours as temps climb. No tides here on this Highland Lake, but that Colorado River flow's steady at 500 cfs, keepin' things fresh downstream.

Sunrise hit at 7:22 AM, sunset's 7:42 PM—plenty of daylight to wet a line. Weather's mild: highs near 78, light south breeze 5-10 mph, mostly sunny per local fore...


Lake Austin Pre-Front Bass Bite: Hot Shallow Water Action Before Tonight's Cold Snap
Last Monday at 7:29 AM

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake Austin fishing guru, comin' at ya live on this fine March 23rd mornin'. Water's lookin' glassy under a partly cloudy sky with temps hoverin' around 68 degrees—perfect for a pre-front bite before that cold snap rolls in tonight, courtesy of the National Weather Service forecast. Sunrise was at 7:22 AM, sunset's 7:38 PM, givin' us a solid 12 hours of light.

No tides here on this Highland Lake, but the bite's been hot on largemouth bass after that recent TPWD record of a 14.05-pounder pulled from nearby Lady Bird Lake on Feb 5th. Lo...


Lake Austin Hot Bite: 5-8 Lb Bass, Stripers Schooling, Major Feeds All Day Sunday
03/22/2026

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure comin' atcha with your Lake Austin fishin' report for Sunday mornin', March 22nd, 2026. Sunrise hit at 7:33 AM, sunset's 7:43 PM, givin' us a solid 12 hours 10 minutes of daylight per the solunar forecast for Austin. Fish are bitin' good today—major feedin' windows from 5:48-7:48 AM and 6:15-8:15 PM, with minors at 1:20-2:20 AM and 11:13 AM-noon. Weather's mild, expectin' partly cloudy skies, light winds off the hills, perfect for gettin' out there.

Lake Austin's been hot for largemouth bass lately, with folks pullin' in 5-8 pounders near the submerged timber and rock lines. Texas Pa...


Lake Austin Pre-Spawn Bass Bite Heating Up: 10-20 Fish Days in March
03/21/2026

Howdy, folks, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake Austin angling ace, comin' at ya live from the banks on this fine mornin' of March 21, 2026. Water's sittin' pretty in the low 60s, climbin' quick—like Lake Travis nearby reports from laketravisyachtrentals.com—and clarity's holdin' at 3-5 feet, perfect for sightin' those pre-spawn beasts. No tides here on this Highland Lakes gem, but lake levels are solid at about 75% full, concentratin' fish tight to structure. Sunrise hit early 'round 7:20 AM, sunset's callin' it at 7:40 PM—plenty of light for a full day chase. Weather's mild, expect partly cloudy skies with temps pushin...


Lake Austin Bass Bite Heating Up - Early Spring Push with Soft Plastics and ChatterBaits
03/20/2026

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure comin' at ya with your Lake Austin fishin' report for Friday, March 20th, 2026. Water's sittin' steady around 52 degrees this mornin', perfect for that early spring push on the bass. Sunrise hit at 7:28 AM, sunset's 7:32 PM—plenty of daylight to chase 'em.

Weather's lookin' mild today, highs in the low 70s with light southerly winds at 5-10 mph, mostly sunny after some mornin' fog burns off. No tides here on this freshwater gem, but current from the dam's runnin' light—good for holdin' fish on points.

Fish activity's pickin' up gradual-like, per...


Lake Austin Bass Bite Heats Up Post-Winter: Tom Miller Dam & Boulder Park Producing 20-Fish Days
03/18/2026

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure comin' at ya with your Lake Austin fishin' report for Wednesday mornin', March 18th, 2026. Water's lookin' prime at about 52 degrees after that cool front, with light winds from the north at 5-10 mph and mostly sunny skies pushin' highs to 72. Sunrise hit at 7:28 AM, sunset around 7:40 PM—plenty of daylight to chase 'em.

No real tides here on this Highland Lake reservoir, but the Colorado River flow's steady at 1,200 cfs per TPWD gauges, keepin' current movin' good for baitfish. Fish are active post-winter, largemouth bass schoolin' up shallow on points and riprap, hi...


Lake Austin Fishing: What You Need to Know Before You Cast Your Line
03/16/2026

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Lake Austin Spring Bass Pre-Spawn Report: March 15th Morning Conditions and Hot Spot Breakdown
03/15/2026

Howdy, folks, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake Austin fishing guru, comin' at ya live on this crisp March 15th mornin' at 7:29. Sunrise hit at 7:22 AM, sunset's around 7:28 PM—plenty of daylight to chase 'em down. Weather's lookin' prime: highs in the low 70s, light north breeze at 5-10 mph, partly cloudy skies per local forecasts, perfect for early spring action.

No tides here on this freshwater gem, but water levels are steady at 39% full, temps hoverin' 62-65°F—bass are wakin' up post-winter. Recent reports from TPWD show solid largemouth bass catches, with records like a 13.31-pounder back...


Lake Austin Spring Spawn: 70-Degree Conditions, Shallow Bass Moving, Limits Expected
03/14/2026

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake Austin fishing guru, comin' at ya live on this fine March 14th mornin' at 7:29. Sunrise hit around 7:20 AM, sunset's callin' it at 7:35 PM—plenty of daylight to chase those hawgs. Weather's lookin' mild, highs in the low 70s, light winds from the south, maybe a stray shower poppin' up, perfect for gettin' on the water without freezin' your tail off.

Lake Austin's no slouch—it's a Highland Lakes gem with that steady current from the Colorado River actin' like a tidal pull, risin' 'bout 1-2 feet today from dam releases, keep...


Lake Austin Pre-Spawn Bite Heating Up: March 13 Fishing Report with Hot Spots and Best Lures
03/13/2026

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake Austin fishing whisperer, comin' at ya live from the banks on this fine March 13th mornin' at 7:29. Weather's lookin' prime today—partly cloudy with highs in the low 70s, light south breeze at 5-10 mph, perfect for gettin' lines wet without sweatin' bullets. Sunrise was at 7:18 AM, sunset 'round 7:32 PM, givin' us a solid 12 hours of prime light.

No tides here on our freshwater gem, but water levels are steady post recent rains, temps hoverin' 58-62°F, firin' up the bite. Fish activity's heatin' up as pre-spawn kicks in—largemouth bass...


Spring Spawn Heat: Bass to 11.5 Pounds and Hot Shallow Water Bites on Lake Austin
03/09/2026

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake Austin fishing guru, comin' at ya live on this crisp March mornin'. Sunrise hit at 7:15 AM, sunset's around 7:30 PM—plenty of daylight to chase those bites. Weather's lookin' prime: highs in the low 70s, light winds from the south at 5-10 mph, mostly sunny per local forecasts. No real tides here on this Highland Lake, but the Colorado River flow's steady, keepin' water levels stable around 40% full.

Fish are wakin' up this time of year—spring spawn's revvin'! Recent reports from Texas Parks and Wildlife show largemouth bass haulin' in up t...


Lake Austin Spring Bass Bite Heating Up: Sunday March 8th Fishing Report
03/08/2026

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure comin' atcha with your Lake Austin fishin' report for Sunday mornin', March 8th, 2026. Water's lookin' prime on our Highland Lakes gem, with levels steady from recent Texas Parks and Wildlife updates—no major drawdowns messin' things up. Sunrise hit at 6:58 AM, sunset 'round 6:42 PM, givin' ya a solid 11 hours and 44 minutes of daylight to chase 'em.

Weather's cooperatin' today: mostly sunny with highs pushin' 72°F, light south winds at 5-10 mph, perfect for gettin' out there without freezin' or fryin'. No tides up here in fresh water, but that Colorado River flow's kee...


Lake Austin Spring Bite: Slow Mornings, Hot Afternoons
03/07/2026

This is Artificial Lure, checking in with your Lake Austin fishing report.

We’ve got a mild early‑spring pattern on the lake. A cool, stable high‑pressure system is sitting over Central Texas, keeping skies mostly clear with light north to northeast breeze around 5–10 mph. Morning temps are starting cool in the upper 40s to low 50s, climbing into the upper 60s and low 70s by mid‑afternoon. Barometric pressure is slightly above 30.0 and steady, which usually means a slower morning bite that improves as the sun warms the water.

Sunrise is right around 6:45 a.m., with s...


Lake Austin Pre-Spawn Bass Report: March 6th, 2026 - 58 Degree Water Firing Up
03/06/2026

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure comin' at ya with your Lake Austin fishing report for March 6th, 2026. Water temps hoverin' around 58 degrees this mornin', clearin' up nice after recent rains—perfect for early spring action, per TPWD water data trends.

Sunrise was at 6:48 AM, sunset 6:38 PM, givin' us a solid 11 hours 50 minutes of daylight. Weather's mild: highs in the low 70s, light south winds 5-10 mph, partly cloudy—ideal for bank fishin' or boatin', straight from local NOAA forecasts.

No tides here on this Highland Lake reservoir, but Colorado River flow's steady at moderate levels, push...


Lake Austin Fishing: Why Accurate Data Matters More Than Perfect Copy
03/04/2026

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Lake Austin Early Spring Bass Bite: Water Temps Climbing, Big Fish Moving Shallow
02/28/2026

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure comin' atcha with your Lake Austin fishin' report for Saturday mornin', February 28th. Water temps are climbin' into the low 60s accordin' to the latest Spreaker update from yesterday, sparklin' early spring bass action—perfect for gettin' those largemouths fired up after winter.

Sunrise hit around 7:10 AM, sunset 'bout 6:20 PM, givin' us a solid 11 hours of daylight. Weather's lookin' mild: partly cloudy, highs in the upper 60s, light winds from the south—ideal for bank or boat. No tides here on this Highland Lake, but that steady river flow from the Colorado is k...


Lake Austin Fishing Report: Early Spring Bass Action with Temps Rising to the Low 60s
02/27/2026

Howdy, y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake Austin fishing guru, comin' at ya live on this crisp February 27th mornin'. Sunrise hit at 7:12 AM, sunset's around 6:22 PM—plenty of daylight to chase 'em down. Weather's cool, highs in the low 60s, light north winds from them recent fronts, water temp hoverin' 48-52 degrees per Texas Parks and Wildlife reports, stained and a tad low like most Central Texas lakes right now.

Fish activity's pickin' up with that early spring vibe, echoin' patterns from nearby waters. Black bass are fair to good, schoolies and some 5-9 pounders stackin' up...


Lake Austin Fishing Report: White Bass Schools & Spring Bite Heating Up This Week
02/25/2026

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake Austin fishing guru, comin' at ya live from the banks on this crisp February 25th mornin'. Water temp's hoverin' round 50 degrees, stained from recent flows, with a light northerly breeze at 10-15 mph keepin' things chilly—high of 58, low near 38. Sunrise was 7:12 AM, sunset 6:18 PM, givin' ya a solid 11 hours of light. No tides here on the freshwater, but Colorado River current's pushin' steady after last week's rains.

Fish are bitin' fair to good if ya work the deeper spots. White bass are schoolin' on slabs and jigs near the so...


Lake Austin Fishing Report: Cold Water Bass and Catfish Action This Monday
02/23/2026

# Lake Austin Fishing Report

Howdy, folks! This is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Monday morning Lake Austin fishing update.

Water temps are hovering right around 51 degrees out there, and conditions are stained but fishable. According to the latest Texas Freshwater Fishing Report, largemouth bass are showing good activity on spinnerbaits and swimbaits near brushpiles in 10 to 20 feet of water. If you're targeting crappie, you'll want to work jigs and live minnows—they've been consistently fair across the region. White bass are also fair on slabs and crankbaits, so bring a mix if you're going ou...


Lake Austin Fishing: Why Accuracy Matters More Than Clicks
02/22/2026

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Lake Austin Winter Bass: Spinnerbaits and Structure in February
02/21/2026

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...


Lake Austin Early Prespawn Fishing Report - February 20th
02/20/2026

Hey y'all, Artificial Lure here, your Lake Austin fishing whisperer. It's a crisp February mornin' on the 20th, with sunrise at 7:12 AM and sunset 'round 6:18 PM—plenty of daylight to chase 'em. Weather's lookin' mild, highs in the low 60s, light north breeze, partly cloudy per local forecasts, warmin' the shallows just right for that early prespawn twitch.

No tides on this freshwater gem fed by the Colorado River, but water temps are hoverin' 48-52 degrees from recent TPWD reports, perfect for sluggish bass stirrin'. Fish activity's pickin' up with these fake spring vibes—largemouth and spotted bass are...


Lake Austin Fishing Report: Solid Conditions, Feeding Times, and Pre-Spawn Bass Tactics
02/18/2026

# Lake Austin Fishing Report

Well, folks, it's your boy Artificial Lure here with your Wednesday morning report on Lake Austin.

We're looking at some solid conditions today. The sun's climbing up around 7:25 AM and we're tracking a sunset around 7:46 PM, giving us a solid twelve-plus hours of daylight to work with. Water temps are running mild for mid-February, and that's got the bass thinking about shallow structure.

According to the solunar forecast data for the Austin area, we've got major feeding windows hitting between 6:21 AM and 8:21 AM this morning, then again from 6:51 PM to 8:51...


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02/16/2026

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02/15/2026

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Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake Austin fishing guru, comin' at ya live on this crisp February mornin'. Water's chillin' around 55-60°F from that recent cold snap, per local reports, with light winds out of the north at 5-10 mph and partly cloudy skies. Sunrise hit at 7:12 AM, sunset's 6:18 PM—plenty of daylight to chase 'em. No real tides here on this Highland Lake fed by Lake Travis, but current picks up below Mansfield...


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# Lake Austin Fishing Report

Well, folks, it's a beautiful Friday morning here on Lake Austin, and let me tell you what's happening out on the water.

The sun came up at 6:56 this morning and won't set until 6:29 tonight, giving us a solid 11 and a half hours of daylight to work with. Right now we're in that prime bite window—the major feeding times are running from 12:49 to 2:49 AM and again from 1:14 to 3:14 PM, so p...


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Lake Austin February Fishing Forecast - Largemouth, Crappie, Stripers Biting Across the System
02/09/2026

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake Austin fishing guru, comin' at ya live on this crisp February 9th mornin'. Water's sittin' steady around 52 degrees, no tides here in our freshwater gem but the river influence from below the dam keeps things movin' just right for a bite. Weather's lookin' prime: highs in the low 60s, light north breeze at 5-10 mph, partly cloudy skies—perfect for early action before it warms up. Sunrise hit at 7:12 AM, sunset's 6:05 PM, so get out there from first light to chase the feedin' frenzy.

Fish are wakin' up solid after th...


Lake Austin Fishing Report Feb 8 2026: Largemouth, Guadalupe Bass Biting Solid in Winter Pattern
02/08/2026

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake Austin fishing guru, comin' at ya live on this crisp February 8th mornin', 2026. Water temp's hoverin' around 52 degrees, stained from recent rains per the Lake Austin Fishing Report Today podcast out of Quiet Please. No tides here on this Highland Lakes gem, but that steady river flow from the Colorado's keepin' things movin'. Sunrise was at 7:15 AM, sunset 'round 6:00 PM—plenty of daylight to chase 'em.

Fish are bitin' solid in this winter pattern. Recent reports show largemouth bass up to 15 pounds like that Travis record hauler Trace Jansen nabbed ba...


Lake Austin Fishing Report: Sizzling Winter Bite, Diverse Catches, and Winning Tactics
02/07/2026

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake Austin fishing guru, comin' at ya live from the banks on this crisp February 7th mornin'. Sunrise hit around 7:25 AM, sunset's callin' it at 7:47 PM, givin' us a solid 12+ hours of daylight to chase 'em down. Solunar tables from solunarforecast.com rate today as Best++++ with major bites from 11:59 AM to 1:59 PM—get out there early for the minor at 6:22-7:22 AM!

Winter bite's on fire per Lake Austin Fishing Report Today podcast—bass are stackin' up deep, crappie schooled tight, catfish prowlin' bottoms, and stripers flashin' shallow. Recent catches: larg...


Lake Austin Fishing Report February 2026 - Bass, Crappie, and More in this Winter Bite
02/06/2026

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure comin' at ya with your Lake Austin fishin' report for February 6th, 2026. Water's stained and sittin' at about 58 degrees with the lake 0.38 feet low, per the latest Texas Freshwater Fishing Report from LSONews. Weather's chillin' us out this mornin'—expect highs in the low 60s, partly cloudy skies, light north breeze around 5-10 mph, keepin' things brisk after that recent cold snap. Sunrise hit at 7:18 AM, sunset around 6:02 PM, givin' ya a solid 10.5 hours of daylight to chase 'em.

Fish activity's fair in this winter bite—largemouth bass are the stars, hittin' drop...


Lake Austin Fishing Report Feb 4: Bass, Cats, Stripers & More Bites on Tap
02/04/2026

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake Austin fishing guru, comin' at ya from the banks on this crisp February 4th mornin'. Sunrise hit around 7:25 AM per solunar tables, with sunset 'bout 7:45 PM—plenty of daylight to chase bites as days stretch to 12 hours. Solunar forecast from solunarforecast.com calls today "Better" rated, with major feeding windows 2:31-4:31 AM (you missed that one) and 2:57-4:57 PM, plus minors 8:35-9:35 AM and 10:26-11:26 PM. Moon's a 18% waning crescent, risin' early and settin' mid-afternoon, keepin' fish active in shallows.

Weather's chilly Texas-style—lows near freezin' overnight, highs pushin' mid-50s wi...


Lake Austin Prespawn Fishing Report - February 2nd
02/02/2026

Howdy, y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake Austin fishin' expert, comin' at ya live on this crisp February 2nd mornin'. Water temps hoverin' mid-50s, perfect for that early prespawn push—bass are wakin' up fat and sassy after winter. Lake levels steady in the normal range per LCRA Hydromet reports, no flood worries, just prime conditions.

Sunrise hit at 7:18 AM, sunset 'round 6:00 PM, givin' ya a solid 10+ hours daylight. Weather's callin' partly cloudy, highs near 65°F, light north breeze 5-10 mph—ideal for shallow power fishin'. No tides here on this Highland Lake, but those subtle curre...


Lake Austin Fishing Report: Early Spring Action on the Highland Lake
02/01/2026

Howdy, y'all, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake Austin fishin' whisperer, reportin' live on this crisp February 1st mornin' at 8:29. Sunrise hit at 7:18 AM, sunset's comin' 'round 6:00 PM—plenty of daylight to chase 'em. Weather's cool and clear, highs in the low 60s, light north breeze keepin' things calm after that recent front; water temp hoverin' mid-50s, perfect for winter patterns.

Lake's down a tad from last week, but fish are active in the shallows and mid-depths. TPWD records show recent action: a 3-pound white bass by Tyler Torwick on February 22 last year, and that monster 15.32-pound la...


Fishing Lake Austin: Crappie Slabs, Bass Bonanzas, and More on This January 31st
01/31/2026

Howdy, folks, this is Artificial Lure, your Lake Austin fishing guru, comin' at ya live on this crisp January 31st mornin' at 8:28. Water's stained from that recent cold snap, but bites are slow and steady—perfect for patient anglers after the front blew through. Sunrise hit around 7:20 AM, sunset's bout 5:50 PM, givin' ya a solid 10-hour window. No real tides here on this Highland Lake, but Colorado River flow's steady at low levels, keepin' fish tucked in deeper pockets.

Fish activity's pickin' up post-cold; bass are schooled 15-25 feet on points and ledges, crappie hangin' in brush piles, an...


Lake Austin Fishing Report: Stained Waters, Slow But Steady Bites, Ideal Conditions After Cold Snap
01/30/2026

Hey y'all, this is Artificial Lure comin' atcha with your Lake Austin fishin' report for Friday mornin', January 30th. Water's stained at about 51 degrees, 0.40 feet below pool after that recent cold snap—fish are feelin' it, bitin' slow but steady if ya work deep. Sunrise was at 7:22 AM, sunset 'round 5:50 PM, givin' ya a solid 10+ hours of light. Weather's clearin' up today with highs in the mid-50s, light north breeze 5-10 mph—perfect after the Arctic blast pushed bass deeper.

Action's fair on largemouth bass, holdin' on outside edges of healthy grass lines in 15-25 feet, or susp...