Austin

Austin fishing

Fishing at Austin is on a reservoir, stocked with Palmetto Bass, Walleye, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Grass Carp, and 2 more. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 1975, most often in July and November. Species guides list dawn, dusk, and night for Walleye, dawn, day, and dusk for Northern Pike, and dawn and dusk for Largemouth Bass and Rainbow Trout.

Last stocked

July 1, 2026

Plants on record

56

Since 1975

Species recorded

8

Elevation

794.9 ft

Common questions

What fish are at Austin?
Fishing Austin is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 29 of 56 plants on record, ahead of Grass Carp and 6 more. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2024. Grass Carp was last stocked July 1, 2013. Lone Star Bass was last stocked July 1, 2026. Palmetto Bass was last stocked July 1, 1983. 4 more species are on the stocking report.
When is Austin stocked?
Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 1.1 times a year since 1975, most often in July and November. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2026 it was July 1, 2026, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 23 years between 1975 and 2026.
How do you get on Austin?
Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and no fee is required. The nearest town is Austin, TX. Facilities include camping. Almost all shoreline is privately owned, limiting bank fishing to the Loop 360 bridge, Emma Long Park, Mary Quinlan Park, and Fritz Hughes Park. Two free ramps, Walsh Boat Landing and the Loop 360 ramp, plus more at Emma Long and Mary Quinlan parks. Zebra mussels have invaded the reservoir.

Access and facts

Water type
reservoir
Nearest town
Austin, TX
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
Yes
Fee required
No
Facilities
camping

Almost all shoreline is privately owned, limiting bank fishing to the Loop 360 bridge, Emma Long Park, Mary Quinlan Park, and Fritz Hughes Park. Two free ramps, Walsh Boat Landing and the Loop 360 ramp, plus more at Emma Long and Mary Quinlan parks. Zebra mussels have invaded the reservoir.

Sources: tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026

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How Austin is stocked

The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2026 it was July 1, 2026, about when it usually is.

No plants recorded in 23 years between 1975 and 2026.

Fish at Austin

Fishing Austin is most likely to be for Largemouth Bass. Largemouth Bass accounts for 29 of 56 plants on record, ahead of Grass Carp and 6 more.

Largemouth Bass 29 plants
Plants
29 of 56
Last stocked
July 1, 2024

Seasons and rigs are on the Largemouth Bass guide.

Grass Carp 12 plants
Plants
12 of 56
Last stocked
July 1, 2013
Lone Star Bass 6 plants
Plants
6 of 56
Last stocked
July 1, 2026
Palmetto Bass 4 plants
Plants
4 of 56
Last stocked
July 1, 1983
Northern Pike 2 plants
Plants
2 of 56
Last stocked
July 1, 1981

Seasons and rigs are on the Northern Pike guide.

Channel Catfish 1 plant
Plants
1 of 56
Last stocked
July 1, 2007

Seasons and rigs are on the Channel Catfish guide.

Rainbow Trout 1 plant
Plants
1 of 56
Last stocked
November 1, 2001

Seasons and rigs are on the Rainbow Trout guide.

Walleye 1 plant
Plants
1 of 56
Last stocked
July 1, 1976

Seasons and rigs are on the Walleye guide.

Fish stocked per year

  • 20,0001975
  • 20,2001976
  • 20,0351977
  • 88,5001980
  • 39,5141981
  • 10,0891983
  • 1,103,2151996
  • 196,0741997
  • 869,8651998
  • 188,9961999
  • 3,0082001
  • 1,148,5132003
  • 597,7742004
  • 12,0002005
  • 1,6002006
  • 264,4672007
  • 12,6122008
  • 178,6462009
  • 184,4972010
  • 453,9562011
  • 28,3942012
  • 180,0572013
  • 171,3392014
  • 10,8742021
  • 105,4022022
  • 95,6402023
  • 95,3622024
  • 157,2162025
  • 97,3692026

Stocking history

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Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
July 1, 2026 Lone Star Bass 97,369 – report
July 1, 2025 Lone Star Bass 58,035 – report
July 1, 2025 Lone Star Bass 99,181 – report
July 1, 2024 Lone Star Bass 95,218 – report
July 1, 2024 Largemouth Bass 144 – report
July 1, 2023 Lone Star Bass 95,640 – report
July 1, 2022 Lone Star Bass 96,079 – report
July 1, 2022 Largemouth Bass 9,253 – report
July 1, 2022 Largemouth Bass 70 – report
July 1, 2021 Largemouth Bass 10,723 – report
July 1, 2021 Largemouth Bass 151 – report
July 1, 2014 Largemouth Bass 11,230 – report
July 1, 2014 Largemouth Bass 160,109 – report
July 1, 2013 Grass Carp 8,998 – report
July 1, 2013 Largemouth Bass 6,380 – report
July 1, 2013 Largemouth Bass 164,679 – report
July 1, 2012 Grass Carp 17,369 – report
July 1, 2012 Largemouth Bass 11,025 – report
July 1, 2011 Grass Carp 3,600 – report
July 1, 2011 Grass Carp 9,600 – report
July 1, 2011 Largemouth Bass 3,913 – report
July 1, 2011 Largemouth Bass 436,843 – report
July 1, 2010 Largemouth Bass 2,220 – report
July 1, 2010 Largemouth Bass 182,277 – report
July 1, 2009 Grass Carp 2,200 – report
July 1, 2009 Grass Carp 2,200 – report
July 1, 2009 Largemouth Bass 174,246 – report
July 1, 2008 Largemouth Bass 12,612 – report
July 1, 2007 Grass Carp 3,075 – report
July 1, 2007 Largemouth Bass 89,897 – report
July 1, 2007 Largemouth Bass 171,291 – report
July 1, 2007 Channel Catfish 204 – report
July 1, 2006 Grass Carp 1,600 – report
July 1, 2005 Largemouth Bass 12,000 – report
July 1, 2004 Grass Carp 1,000 – report
July 1, 2004 Grass Carp 3,300 – report
July 1, 2004 Largemouth Bass 431,007 – report
July 1, 2004 Largemouth Bass 162,149 – report
July 1, 2004 Largemouth Bass 318 – report
July 1, 2003 Grass Carp 3,825 – report
July 1, 2003 Grass Carp 13 – report
July 1, 2003 Largemouth Bass 881,925 – report
July 1, 2003 Largemouth Bass 262,750 – report
November 1, 2001 Rainbow Trout 3,008 – report
July 1, 1999 Largemouth Bass 188,996 – report
July 1, 1998 Largemouth Bass 685,311 – report
July 1, 1998 Largemouth Bass 184,554 – report
July 1, 1997 Largemouth Bass 196,074 – report
July 1, 1996 Largemouth Bass 1,103,215 – report
July 1, 1983 Palmetto Bass 10,089 – report
July 1, 1981 Palmetto Bass 5,000 – report
July 1, 1981 Northern Pike 34,514 – report
July 1, 1980 Northern Pike 88,500 – report
July 1, 1977 Palmetto Bass 20,035 – report
July 1, 1976 Walleye 20,200 – report
July 1, 1975 Palmetto Bass 20,000 – report
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Species stocked here

Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.

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