June Bass Fishing
Month · water 78–86°F
June starts summer in Central Texas. The shad spawn tails off, morning topwater stays strong, and bass begin settling onto deep offshore structure and into the grass. It's a transition month — catch them shallow early, then follow them deep as the day and the season heat up.
Why: Early summer — topwater mornings, deep sets up.
Evidence: Verified knowledge from Bryan Cotter, 26+ years guiding all 16 Central Texas lakes.
Related: Lake Travis · Lake Austin · Bass fishing by season
Verified Answered by Bryan Cotter, Texas Hawgs guide · Updated Jul 12, 2026
The pattern
Early topwater and shad spawn; offshore and grass patterns building.
Where the bass are: Hard cover early; moving to points, humps and matted grass.
What they're doing: Aggressive early, then sliding deep and shady as it heats up.
June at a glance
- Type
- Month
- Months
- Jun
- Water temp
- 78–86°F
- Spawn phase
- Summer
How to fish it
Go-to techniques: Walking Topwater, Offshore / Ledge Fishing, Frog Fishing, Deep Cranking, Football Jig.
Best lures: Walking Topwater (Spook), Deep-Diving Crankbait, Hollow-Body Frog, Football Jig, Swimbait.
Best lakes right now
Lake Travis · Lake Austin · Canyon Lake · Fayette County
What to expect
Excellent early and evening fishing with the deep bite coming on — a good all-around month if you time the heat.
Common mistakes
- Not transitioning offshore as the shad spawn ends
- Fishing midday shallow in rising heat
Keep exploring
All seasons & months · Bass fishing calendar · Conditions · Central Texas bass fishing guide
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