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Water flow: 150 cubic feet per second in Austin
Visibility: 24 inches
Water temperature at mid-day: 63 Degrees F
Water condition: Clear
Best time of day to fish: afternoon
Best stretch: Austin to Bastrop
Best access point: Webberville county parks and Fisherman's Park in Bastrop
Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:
Shad Crawfish frogs
Fish species: Black Bass, White Bass, Catfish, Freshwater drum
Fishing season: Winter
Nearest airport: Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader
Recommended fly fishing tippet: 1X Tippet
Best fly fishing rod: 9' 7 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line: Freshwater Bass WF Fly Line
Best sinking fly line: Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line
The Colorado River is the 18th longest river in the United States and the longest river with both its source and mouth within Texas; however its drainage basin and some of its usually dry tributaries do extend into New Mexico. The 862 mile long river flows generally southeast from Dawson County through Marble Falls, Austin, Bastrop, Smithville, La Grange, Columbus, Wharton, and Bay City before emptying into ...
Stripping streamers or poppers will produce best this time of year. Weighted flies or sink tip lines will help get down to the fish as water temperatures drop.
Warmer weather this week should get the bass and other fish in the mood to feed. Later in the week will be the best. time to get on the water.