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Lady Bird Lake

Lake fishing  Texas · 06:16 - 18:35

Lady Bird Lake is a lake set in Texas. The main target species are Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish and Channel Catfish.

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Good 61% The bite right now
Top bet: Flathead Catfish Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
84%
97°
Best day
Fri
77%
93°
Sat
75%
94°
Sun
74%
94°
Mon
75%
96°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
80°F
Air temp
90°F
Wind
9 mph
Pressure
30.0 inHg ↑ rising
Clouds
26.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dusk 17:20–19:20 Night 19:20–05:31

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 23% lit
Major period 15:28–17:28 Major period 03:28–05:28 Minor period 10:41–12:11 Minor period 20:45–22:15

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

20:00
90°
21:00
89°
22:00
87°
23:00
85°
00:00
83°
01:00
81°
02:00
80°
03:00
79°
04:00
78°
05:00
78°
06:00
77°
07:00
79°

Likely catch now (9 species)

Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
61%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
59%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
58%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
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Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
57%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
33%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
17%
Slow during the night, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Common Carp, Largemouth Bass and Striped Bass.

Flathead Catfish is generally most active around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a deadbait for flathead catfish, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for flathead catfish at night. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try live bait, scent and movement for flathead catfish.
Lure Deadbait for flathead catfish: Live or whole baitfish.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Lady Bird Lake is a river-like reservoir on the Colorado River in Austin, Texas, United States. The City of Austin created the reservoir in 1960 as a cooling pond for a new city power plant. The lake, which has a surface area of 416 acres (168 ha), is now used primarily for recreation and flood control. The reservoir is named in honor of former First Lady of the United States Lady Bird Johnson.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lady Bird Lake?

The usual catches here are Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Common Carp, Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Bluegill and Black Crappie.

Do you need a fishing license at Lady Bird Lake?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Lady Bird Lake?

Flathead Catfish fishing is usually best around Jun-Aug. The best windows are usually dusk and night.

What is biting at Lady Bird Lake right now?

Right now Flathead Catfish is the most likely catch, at about 26%.