🐟 What fish can you catch in Austin?

Most commonly caught species around Austin , TX : Largemouth bass - 56,701 reported catches Bluegill - 6,331 reported catches Channel catfish - 2,293 reported catches Spotted bass - 1,806 reported catches Guadalupe bass - 1,373 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Austin fishing reports?

The latest Austin , TX fishing reports are: @hudsonolder reported a nice Longear sunfish at Shoal creek . @Lcmickk reported a nice Longear sunfish . @OscarATX reported a nice Green sunfish . @OscarATX reported a nice Largemouth bass . @Hawk123 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Huck Finn Trail Pond . .

Fishing in Austin, TX

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Austin, Texas?

Anglers in Austin , TX recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Travis , Colorado River (Turkey Bend Rec. Area - Atlantic Ocean) , Lake Pflugerville , Lady Bird Lake , Walter E Long Lake .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Austin?

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Top fish species in Austin

Latest Austin fishing reports

Longear sunfish

Shoal creek

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Longear sunfish

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Green sunfish

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Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Huck Finn Trail Pond

8 in · 3 oz

Largemouth bass

Huck Finn Trail Pond

12 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Huck Finn Trail Pond

9 in · 6 oz

Largemouth bass

Shoal creek

length · weight

Green sunfish

Shoal creek

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Green sunfish

Shoal creek

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Fishing regulations in Austin

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Texas can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of March 31st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

14"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

Daily Bag Limit = 5 fish for any combination of largemouth, smallmouth, Alabama, Guadalupe, and spotted bass.

Statewide regulations apply to all public fresh waters except locations noted in the Exceptions to Statewide Freshwater Harvest Regulations.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

30°18′1.4″N 97°45′7.9″W

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FAQ about Austin fishing

Anglers in Austin, TX recommend these top fishing spots: Lake Travis, Colorado River (Turkey Bend Rec. Area - Atlantic Ocean), Lake Pflugerville, Lady Bird Lake, and Walter E Long Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Austin, TX:

Largemouth bass - 56,701 reported catches
Bluegill - 6,331 reported catches
Channel catfish - 2,293 reported catches
Spotted bass - 1,806 reported catches
Guadalupe bass - 1,373 reported catches

The latest Austin, TX fishing reports are:

@hudsonolder reported a nice Longear sunfish at Shoal creek.
@Lcmickk reported a nice Longear sunfish.
@OscarATX reported a nice Green sunfish.
@OscarATX reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@Hawk123 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Huck Finn Trail Pond.

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