| There are so many things to do in Austin that | | | | Unfortunately, the vegetation is becoming a |
| sometimes the simplest of pleasures are | | | | problem, with hydrilla overrunning the lake, and |
| overlooked. While many take advantage of | | | | there are efforts in place to remove the plants |
| several of the outdoor activities in the Texas | | | | before they begin to affect bass population. |
| capital, Austin bass fishing is often underrated and | | | | Lake Belton offers excellent Austin bass fishing |
| ignored. However, if you want good, quality bass, | | | | for hybrid striped bass and largemouth bass alike |
| there are several area lakes that can produce the | | | | and can be fished year round. Constructed by the |
| results you desire. Here are just a few, along with | | | | Corps of Engineers to control the Brazos River |
| suggestions on how and when to fish each one | | | | Basin flooding problems, it consists of 12,000 |
| for best results. | | | | surface acres and 110 miles of shoreline with an |
| For good, quality Austin bass, fishing at Lake | | | | incredible depth of 124 feet. Vegetation and |
| Austin is the order of the day. Because the | | | | timber are limited, making this a prime spot for |
| waters are warm, the lake is good for bass any | | | | bass to spawn. Hybrids can be caught with live |
| time of year, though spring and fall are the most | | | | bait used for bottom fishing or with crankbaits or |
| comfortable for both fish and fishermen due to | | | | jigs. Largemouth are most common from the end |
| the extreme heat in Texas and the outrageous | | | | of February through the month of April and |
| amount of sun. This lake is well known among | | | | respond well to almost anything during their active |
| anglers with the popular description "Big Bass in | | | | spawning season. The lake also has a lesser |
| Grass". The reeds and boat docks on the | | | | population of smallmouth and white bass, |
| shoreline are excellent hiding places for bass and | | | | especially in the creeks and coves where the |
| can be fished from the shore with great results. | | | | water stays warmer. |