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Week of March 23, 2026
Lake Buchanan
Anglers are catching white bass in the Colorado river and her tributaries with water temperatures ranging from 57 to 62°F which are key temps for these fish to be spawn. The white bass are primarily found in the main river channel and along points and drop-offs, where they are chasing after schools bait. Chasing Stripers 5/8 oz slabs have been most effective as has trolling mini Mack umbrella rigs. For the most success, anglers are finding that using stinger hooks has been particularly effective. The key to landing these white bass has been to adopt a slow lifting technique, gently pulling lures from the bottom. This method not only entices the white bass but also provides a natural presentation that they cannot resist. Once hooked up, you’re typically able to land a second fish on the stinger hook if you wait and let the hooked fish work the rest of the school up. Whether you’re an experienced angler or a beginner, now is the perfect time to get out on the water and capitalize on this exciting run. Remember to check local regulations, practice catch and release as needed and enjoy the stunning scenery that the Colorado River has to offer!
Tight lines, and good luck out there!
Report by Seth Hobbs, La Belle Guide Service. Contact Seth for a fishing trip/bookings at [email protected] or via phone at 512-970-3434. Or click here to book directly online.
Spring has Sprung on Lake Buchanan. The water temperature is steadily rising. As of March 21st, the water temp has varied from 62 degrees to 66 degrees Fahrenheit, which is setting up nicely for the crappie annual spawn run. A late season windy cold front mid-March has delayed the spawn a
bit but Crappie are already on the move from deeper structure to shallower structure (15-25 ft) in the major creeks. Male fish are transitioning toward bedding grounds and difficult to fish as they are on a mission. Some female fish are still on structure as of the time of this report. With a forecasted stretch of warm days this next week, I fully expect the spawn to begin any day. Over the next couple of weeks, it will be time to get in some slip bobber action or start flipping the banks with your favorite jig or small lure to find the bedded crappie.
Your Crappie Advocate, Steve Morrison. Phone: 512-966-6306. Call him to book a guided fishing trip and follow him on Instagram at @stevemofish.
Anglers are catching white bass in the Colorado river and her tributaries with water temperatures ranging from 57 to 62°F which are key temps for these fish to be spawn. The white bass are primarily found in the main river channel and along points and drop-offs, where they are chasing after schools bait. Chasing Stripers 5/8 oz slabs have been most effective as has trolling mini Mack umbrella rigs. For the most success, anglers are finding that using stinger hooks has been particularly effective. The key to landing these white bass has been to adopt a slow lifting technique, gently pulling lures from the bottom. This method not only entices the white bass but also provides a natural presentation that they cannot resist. Once hooked up, you’re typically able to land a second fish on the stinger hook if you wait and let the hooked fish work the rest of the school up. Whether you’re an experienced angler or a beginner, now is the perfect time to get out on the water and capitalize on this exciting run. Remember to check local regulations, practice catch and release as needed and enjoy the stunning scenery that the Colorado River has to offer!
Tight lines, and good luck out there!
Report by Seth Hobbs, La Belle Guide Service. Contact Seth for a fishing trip/bookings at [email protected] or via phone at 512-970-3434. Or click here to book directly online.
Spring has Sprung on Lake Buchanan. The water temperature is steadily rising. As of March 21st, the water temp has varied from 62 degrees to 66 degrees Fahrenheit, which is setting up nicely for the crappie annual spawn run. A late season windy cold front mid-March has delayed the spawn a
bit but Crappie are already on the move from deeper structure to shallower structure (15-25 ft) in the major creeks. Male fish are transitioning toward bedding grounds and difficult to fish as they are on a mission. Some female fish are still on structure as of the time of this report. With a forecasted stretch of warm days this next week, I fully expect the spawn to begin any day. Over the next couple of weeks, it will be time to get in some slip bobber action or start flipping the banks with your favorite jig or small lure to find the bedded crappie.
Your Crappie Advocate, Steve Morrison. Phone: 512-966-6306. Call him to book a guided fishing trip and follow him on Instagram at @stevemofish.
Inks Lake
GOOD. Water stained; 60 degrees; 1.04 feet below pool. Bass are in a mix of late pre-spawn and early spawning phases, though reduced water clarity has made sight-fishing more challenging. Crankbaits, finesse jigs, umbrella rigs, Neko-rigged finesse worms, and compact soft plastic stick baits will all produce catches. Fishing docks and rocky structure has been the most consistent pattern, with some fish still relating to remaining submerged vegetation. Most bites are coming from less than 15 feet of water as bass continue transitioning shallow. Report by Ander Meine, Bassquatch Fishing. Bass are good in 8-15 feet of water with deep diving jerkbaits around submerged trees or rockpiles was very productive. The white, hybrid, and striped bass are also very active around the river channel edge on the main lake. Report by Tyler Torwick, Torwick’s Guiding Service.
GOOD. Water stained; 60 degrees; 1.04 feet below pool. Bass are in a mix of late pre-spawn and early spawning phases, though reduced water clarity has made sight-fishing more challenging. Crankbaits, finesse jigs, umbrella rigs, Neko-rigged finesse worms, and compact soft plastic stick baits will all produce catches. Fishing docks and rocky structure has been the most consistent pattern, with some fish still relating to remaining submerged vegetation. Most bites are coming from less than 15 feet of water as bass continue transitioning shallow. Report by Ander Meine, Bassquatch Fishing. Bass are good in 8-15 feet of water with deep diving jerkbaits around submerged trees or rockpiles was very productive. The white, hybrid, and striped bass are also very active around the river channel edge on the main lake. Report by Tyler Torwick, Torwick’s Guiding Service.
Lake LBJ
FAIR. Water stained; 60 degrees; 0.24 feet below pool. Crappie are good in 15 feet of water on brush with jigs. Male crappie are on spawning nests. Channel and blue catfish are fair in 20 feet of water on cut shad. Report by Jess Rotherham, Texas Crappie Fishing Service. Bass are in all stages of the spawns. Spawning bass can be caught with weightless plastics up shallow. Prespawn and post spawn can be caught over shallow rock piles and rocky banks with Texas rig. Report by Evan Coleman, Big Bassin Fishing Tours.
FAIR. Water stained; 60 degrees; 0.24 feet below pool. Crappie are good in 15 feet of water on brush with jigs. Male crappie are on spawning nests. Channel and blue catfish are fair in 20 feet of water on cut shad. Report by Jess Rotherham, Texas Crappie Fishing Service. Bass are in all stages of the spawns. Spawning bass can be caught with weightless plastics up shallow. Prespawn and post spawn can be caught over shallow rock piles and rocky banks with Texas rig. Report by Evan Coleman, Big Bassin Fishing Tours.
Lake Marble Falls
GOOD. normal stain; 60 degrees; 0.59 feet below pool. Crappie are good in 15 feet of water on brush with jigs. Male crappie are on spawning nests. Channel and blue catfish are fair in 20 feet of water on cut shad. Report by Jess Rotherham, Texas Crappie Fishing Service.
GOOD. normal stain; 60 degrees; 0.59 feet below pool. Crappie are good in 15 feet of water on brush with jigs. Male crappie are on spawning nests. Channel and blue catfish are fair in 20 feet of water on cut shad. Report by Jess Rotherham, Texas Crappie Fishing Service.
Lake Travis
FAIR. Water normal stain; 62 degrees; 14.81 feet below pool. Bass are good with a 4 inch swimbait rigged on a keel weighted hook fished around shallow submerged brush. Water clarity is stained with visibility as good as 3 feet in some parts of the lake on the lower end of the lake. Report by Tyler Torwick, Torwick’s Guiding Service
FAIR. Water normal stain; 62 degrees; 14.81 feet below pool. Bass are good with a 4 inch swimbait rigged on a keel weighted hook fished around shallow submerged brush. Water clarity is stained with visibility as good as 3 feet in some parts of the lake on the lower end of the lake. Report by Tyler Torwick, Torwick’s Guiding Service
Lake Austin
FAIR. Water normal stain; 57 degrees; 0.54 feet below pool. An early week small cold front pushed the bass to deep drop-offs near spawning areas. Seeing some fish staged up ready to spawn. Dropshots and Neko rigs fished slowly around these areas have been getting bites. If the weather is overcast and windy, fish will eat a rattletrap, bladed jig and spinnerbait ripped over the grass. Report by Carson Conklin, ATX Fishing. Lake Austin has been producing good bass in the hydrilla. Looking for holes in the grass in 3-10 feet of water, throwing chatterbaits, swim jigs, and swimbaits have been good. Water temps are in the low 60's with great water clarity throughout most of the lake. Report by Tyler Torwick, Torwick’s Guiding Service. The bass spawn is well underway, with many bass positioned shallow and actively on beds. A consistent pattern has been fishing inside grass lines with drop-shot rigged finesse worms in less than 6 feet of water where bass are staging and guarding spawning areas. Large schools of bass are also roaming open water chasing shad and can be targeted with forward-facing sonar and weightless soft plastic jerkbaits. Sight-fishing remains productive, though rotating presentations are often needed to trigger bites. Fishing pressure is high, and boat traffic can occasionally stain otherwise clear areas. Report by Ander Meine, Bassquatch Fishing.
FAIR. Water normal stain; 57 degrees; 0.54 feet below pool. An early week small cold front pushed the bass to deep drop-offs near spawning areas. Seeing some fish staged up ready to spawn. Dropshots and Neko rigs fished slowly around these areas have been getting bites. If the weather is overcast and windy, fish will eat a rattletrap, bladed jig and spinnerbait ripped over the grass. Report by Carson Conklin, ATX Fishing. Lake Austin has been producing good bass in the hydrilla. Looking for holes in the grass in 3-10 feet of water, throwing chatterbaits, swim jigs, and swimbaits have been good. Water temps are in the low 60's with great water clarity throughout most of the lake. Report by Tyler Torwick, Torwick’s Guiding Service. The bass spawn is well underway, with many bass positioned shallow and actively on beds. A consistent pattern has been fishing inside grass lines with drop-shot rigged finesse worms in less than 6 feet of water where bass are staging and guarding spawning areas. Large schools of bass are also roaming open water chasing shad and can be targeted with forward-facing sonar and weightless soft plastic jerkbaits. Sight-fishing remains productive, though rotating presentations are often needed to trigger bites. Fishing pressure is high, and boat traffic can occasionally stain otherwise clear areas. Report by Ander Meine, Bassquatch Fishing.
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Chamber Members - Local Fishing License Retailers
BUCHANAN DAM J & S FOOD MART EXXON | Phone: (512) 793-2040 | Address: 2045 RANCH ROAD 261, 78609
BUCHANAN DAM LOS CAZADORES | Phone: (325) 956-6208 | Address: 15395 E STATE HIGHWAY 29, 78609
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BURNET INGRAM BAIT AND TACKLE | Phone: (512) 756-4606 | Address: 3751 WEST STATE HIGHWAY 29, 78611
BURNET INKS LAKE SP (512) 793-2223 3630 PARK RD 4 WEST 78611
BUCHANAN DAM J & S FOOD MART EXXON | Phone: (512) 793-2040 | Address: 2045 RANCH ROAD 261, 78609
BUCHANAN DAM LOS CAZADORES | Phone: (325) 956-6208 | Address: 15395 E STATE HIGHWAY 29, 78609
KINGSLAND ACE HOME IMPROVEMENT | Phone: (325) 388-4526 | Address: 2607 HIGHWAY 1431, 78639
BURNET INGRAM BAIT AND TACKLE | Phone: (512) 756-4606 | Address: 3751 WEST STATE HIGHWAY 29, 78611
BURNET INKS LAKE SP (512) 793-2223 3630 PARK RD 4 WEST 78611