Fishing conditions for Lake Bastrop (fishing)
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Biting score
The best time for fishing is night, morning and afternoon
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Now, July 8
9:47 AM
humidity
52%uv index
0lowcloud cover
100%visibility
19kmmoon rise
00:39AMmoon
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Lake Bastrop (fishing) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Lake Bastrop (fishing), United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Monday (2 PM peak), Today (8 AM peak), and Sunday (2 PM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Lake Bastrop (fishing).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 90°F (32°C) . Sunrise today: 06:34 AM, sunset: 08:34 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 8.5 mph (3.8 m/s), with gusts reaching 12.8 mph (5.7 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.06 inHg (764 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 12:39 AM and moonset at 1:37 PM.
About this spot
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Lake Bastrop (fishing) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Lake Bastrop (fishing), United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Monday (2 PM peak), Today (8 AM peak), and Sunday (2 PM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Lake Bastrop (fishing).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 90°F (32°C) . Sunrise today: 06:34 AM, sunset: 08:34 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 8.5 mph (3.8 m/s), with gusts reaching 12.8 mph (5.7 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 30.06 inHg (764 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 12:39 AM and moonset at 1:37 PM.
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About this spot
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026Lake Bastrop is a small power plant cooling reservoir in Bastrop County, Texas, unique for its elevated year-round water temperatures that create a warm-water fishery even in winter months. Managed by Lower Colorado River Authority, it provides outstanding largemouth bass, channel catfish, and hybrid striped bass fishing year-round in the scenic Lost Pines region east of Austin. Spot Features: Lake Bastrop is a small power plant cooling reservoir in Bastrop County, Texas, east of Austin, maintained at elevated temperatures year-round by the Bastrop Energy Center discharge. The warm water creates exceptional year-round bass and catfish fishing even in winter. Largemouth bass are targeted in the vegetated coves, hybrid striped bass by casting to schooling fish, catfish with cut bait on the bottom. Seasonality: Largemouth bass are the primary year-round sport fish at Lake Bastrop in the mild central Texas climate, with peak activity in spring during the spawning period and in fall. Channel catfish and hybrid striped bass feed actively through the warmer months from spring into fall. Hybrid striped bass school in open water and are most actively caught when they are surface-feeding.
