Cloudy Morning Produces Multiple 5+ Poun

Half-day trip on Lady Bird Lake with two anglers produced a solid bite. Water is clear with temperatures in the low 70s and the lake sitting at a normal level. Bass are holding shallow around grass near spawning areas and are grouped up, making it possible to catch multiple fish once a productive spot is located. Drop shot rigged finesse worms and Texas rigged stick worms were the most effective presentations. The bite was good overall, with several quality fish landed including two over 5 pounds, along with a number of solid keeper-sized bass. Consistency came from covering water until fish were found, then slowing down and thoroughly working those key areas.

Inks Lake is sitting at a normal level with stained water and 2–4 feet of visibility. Water temperatures are holding around 56°, and as the lake continues warming up after the recent freeze, largemouth bass are beginning to transition into early pre-spawn patterns. The main spawning push is likely just a few weeks away. The most consistent bite has been on crankbaits around rocky banks and secondary points, as well as shaky head rigged finesse worms around docks in 5–12 feet of water. The fish are grouped up right now, and once you locate them, it’s common to catch multiple bass from the same small area. Slowing down and thoroughly working productive rocky stretches or dock lines has been key. As water temps continue to rise, expect the pre-spawn bite to only get better.

We hit Lake Austin this morning and found some solid action in the grass. Conditions were clear (4–6 ft visibility, 82° water, light breeze, mostly cloudy skies), and once we dialed in the right spots, the bass were waiting. A father-and-son-in-law duo put about 25 fish in the boat, with the biggest pushing 3 lbs. The bite came on drop shot finesse worms and Texas-rigged senkos — quick flurries of bass when we found sweet spots, with some lulls in between. A fun morning with steady bites and good company on the lake.