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Lake Austin

Texas
11.09 km²
28.7932, -95.7935
11 species
NHD 110434680
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About Lake Austin

Lake Austin is a natural lake or pond in Texas, United States. It covers approximately 11.09 km² (2739 acres). The lake centroid is located at 28.7932° N, 95.7935° W. 11 fish species are commonly found in waters like this one, including 1 introduced species. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
October – April
Cooler months fish best in the south
Natural lake
Large
Room for multiple techniques
Species diversity
Diverse
11 species in this region
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Lake Austin

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 11h 43m
Dawn11:56
Sunrise12:20
Sunset00:03
Dusk00:27

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  • Dawn11:26 – 13:20Excellent
  • Morning13:20 – 18:12Good
  • Midday18:12 – 21:03Calm
  • Afternoon21:03 – 23:03Good
  • Dusk23:03 – 00:57Excellent
  • Night00:57 – 11:26Good
Moon: 11% · waning↑ 09:24

Fish species

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Lake Austin?

Species you can expect in or near Lake Austin include Striped Bass, Crappie, Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Bluegill / Sunfish, and others. The list is based on species present in Texas waters and GBIF occurrence records.

How big is Lake Austin?

Lake Austin covers approximately 11.09 square kilometres (2739 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Lake Austin located?

Lake Austin is located in Texas, United States, with its centroid at 28.7932°, -95.7935°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF