[Guest]

Made my first ever fishing trip in Austin this morning, since relocating here, and wound up in the middle of Lake Austin (don't worry, I made it out ).

(Pic standing in middle of lake)
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k310/ashdrewness/DSC00658.jpg

(Standing under 620 bridge)
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k310/ashdrewness/DSC00659.jpg

(Fishing towards low bridge)
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k310/ashdrewness/DSC00660.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k310/ashdrewness/DSC00661.jpg

(And finally, from Mansfield Park for an aerial view)
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k310/ashdrewness/DSC00662.jpg

http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k310/ashdrewness/DSC00663.jpg

First off, I blame the zero fish on it being 35 degrees and all the fish being in deeper waters. However, the drawdown seems to have made a mini-river system that I've pointed out in the last pic. This would be a sweet fly fishing spot had there been any fish to catch. It has made rapids which are almost entirely visable to the bottom, 1 to 4 feet down. Would also be a cool place to bring a Kayak through these rapids if you could brave the cold water (but prob not the safest thought, due to the rocks, but still a cool idea). Fished for about 1.5 hours and not soo much as a bite.

 

[rmvfishing]

Thanks for the pics. Wow... I had no idea it was this shallow. This could explain why I haven't caught a thing there. ;D

 

[1EyeJack]

If anyone does go down under the 620 bridge again if you have a larger rig you might be able to cast close enough to the deep water at the base of the dam and get some of those LA Stripers.

Given that you were down there today do you think it is possible to reach that water (Rangers won't let you go back the 620 bridge)? Or has too much water already been drained?

 

[Guest]

I think you could definately make it to that location with the water at the current level. I just didnt go past the bridge because there were buoy's directly under it, and the "No Fishing" sign on the dam. Besides, I had already had 2 LCRA/GW trucks make passes down there looking at me, so I figured I would stop there. Plus with me taking pictures and all, I didn't want to end up as a homeland security detainee. Since I've heard after 9/11 authorities watch it close . It was hard to tell how deep the water was near the dam wall. At least a few feet I would think. I think it would be worth a try, if you're up for it.

 

[fishytx]

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(Pic standing in middle of lake)

(Standing under 620 bridge)

(Fishing towards low bridge)

(And finally, from Mansfield Park for an aerial view)

 

[RG]

The lake is now down to 482 feet. Normal elevation is 492 feet. They are only lowering it 2 more feet for a total of 12 feet.

RG