Here are some of the best baits to use on Lake Austin near Austin, Texas
Jigs
Jigs are a favorite on Lake Austin. Probably because there are a bunch of really big mini lobsters, or rather crawfish. If you've ever been by the edge of the water at night or early morning with a flashlight, you can see quite a few of these big dudes walking the shallows in search of food.
Example of a Jig.
Frogs
Frogs are an absolute favorite when the conditions are right on Lake Austin. There's nothing more satifying than when you skip a frog under a dock or under a tree out of sight and hear the explosion while retrieving it. Wait 2 seconds and slam that hook and hold on. Lots of giants are caught like that here and there's nothing better.
Example of a frog, the Ribbit Frog.
Crank Baits
These are some good lures to use as there are lots of shad, bluegill and other species of fish. A deep diving crankbait is best to use along the deep river channel edges where lots of big bass are caught with this presentation.
Example of a Deep Crankbait.
Worms
These are easy to use and catch lots of bass here. All you need to do is run around and find some good grass growing in 5-12 feet of water and chunk a worm around it with it either Texas-rigged that's weightless or with a small bullet weight. You'll catch plenty of bass doing this.
Example of a Worm.