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Map of LBJ Lake Fishing
Originally (and occasionally still) called Lake Granite Shoals, this lake was renamed after former President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Less than an hour northwest of Austin and only 90 minutes north of San Antonio it is a very popular vacation destinations for both summer visitors and Winter Texans. LBJ is one of the six (6) Highland Chain of lakes on the Texas Colorado River. Running 21 miles between Wirtz Dam and Inks Dam the lake covers 6, 375 acres.
Once a sleepy little fishing lake, in the late 1960’s LBJ was drained and raped by developers of virtually all of the water hycinths, coontail moss, and standing timber which was home and habitat to scores of largemouth and Kentucky spotted bass, crappie, white bass and catfish.
This was accomplised by developers to make it recreational boating friendly. But even after suffering this mindless destruction, LBJ today is one of the most productive fishing lakes on the entire “chain of lakes”.
LBJ is noted for exceptional bass and crappie fishing. Bass in the 4 to 10 lb. range are most plentiful from February through April, but the lake is considered a “numbers lake”, meaning that anglers boat many fish throughout the year. Since the inception of catch and release policies of most (responsible) guides and conservation minded locals, the populations have increased and remain consistently better than someof other lakes. Optimum time for crappie is late March through April, but crappie are accessible during spring summer and fall.
A favorite vacation destination for both summer tourists and Winter Texans, resorts, motels, condos , RV parks and private homes line the shorline in the towns of Kingsland, Granite Shoals and Marble Falls.
Lake LBJ Lake Record Catches
| Species | Weight | Inches |
| LARGEMOUTH BASS | 12.55 | 27.00″ |
| SMALLMOUTH BASS | 6.46 | 17.00″ |
| STRIPED BASS | 38.14 | 42.00″ |
| CRAPPIE | 1.45 | 12.25″ |
| BLUE CATFISH | 27.00 | 35.75 |
Lake LBJ Fishing Report
LAKE LBJ: Water cloudy; 70 degrees; 824.80′ : Black Bass are good along breaklines and creek points with stumps and laydowns in 4′-10′ on (weighted) wtrmelon Snap Back (www.terminatorlures.com) jerkbaits and a 4″ Bluegill Super Tube Heavy (www.cremelure.com). A Blue/char/wht 1/4 oz. Terminator spinnerbaits, split shot rigged wtrmelon/red Devil’s Tongues and wtrmelon/red Sliding Weight Craw Fish (www.slidingweight.com) are producing bass to 4 lbs. from rip rap and the back of docks during the day.
Stripers are fair at Wirtz Dam in 40′ of water using chart. Hyper Striper jigs (www.kgenterprise.com) and live perch.
White Bass are good running 8′-20+’ deep along channel breaklines on 1/8 oz. Tiny Traps (www.rat-l-trap.com), snagless Terminator In-Line spinners and trolling # 5 Shad Raps.
Crappie are good along trees and brushpiles in 3′-10′ on 1/32 oz. silver/white Solid Tubes, 1/16 oz. white Curb’s crappie jigs and minnows.
Lake LBJ Fishing Guides
Bray’s Fishing Guide Service
512-796-9917
Bray’s Fishing Guide Service is the premier guide service for Lake LBJ and Horseshoe Bay Resort & Marina. We are a father and son guide service with nothing but passion for fishing and enjoying the water. With over 40 yrs experience you will be sure to have a great time and catch lots of fish. Whether you want to catch the bass of a lifetime or load the boat with crappie we will get it done! – lakelbj.com
Coach’s Guide Service for Fishing Lake LBJ
512-589-1416
For more than 35 years Coach Phil Sanders has guided fishing adventures in this beautiful Texas hill country area known for great crappie and white bass catches. Fishing is more than catching. Enjoying the natural beauty of the great outdoors, the waterfowl, and the weather create a memorable experience for everyone. Get your kids off the computer and onto the water catching not only crappie, but bass, white bass, 3 species of catfish, and Gaspergoo (freshwater drumfish). – fishwithcoach.com
Bass Fishing Guide Austin – Capt. Lee Benton
203 Post Mountain Rd
Burnet, TX 78611
(512) 773-5505
Professional bass fishing guide Lee Benton has spent many hours and days fishing and guiding on Central Texas Highland Lakes. Lake LBJ is one of several frequently requested destinations for his clients. There is a good reason that happens. Lake LBJ at certain times of the year has some of the best and most diverse bass fishing in Central Texas, including Guadalupe bass, hybrid stripers, striped bass, white bass and of course our most sought after buddy the largemouth bass (black bass). – fishingguideaustin.com/lake-lbj
TEXAS CRAPPIE FISHING SERVICE
213 Settlers Ridge Bertram, TX 78605
Tel. No. (512) 947-2550
Looking for a fishing guide service for the Highland Lakes? Texas Crappie Fishing Service offers year-round guided fishing in Lake Buchanan, Lake LBJ and Lake Austin with half or full day trips that are family friendly, while giving you the chance to catch a lake record crappie. Professional guide Jess Rotherham has more than 25 years of crappie fishing experience, 16 of which have been spent in Texas. – texascrappiefishingservice.com
John Gilbert Fishing Guide
512-913-2756
(Lake Travis and Lake LBJ) Specializing in Crappie, White Bass and . Fishing with John Gilbert is a truly UNIQUE and FUN experience. John catches fish 90% of the time and he’s easy-going so you’re going to have a great day. FISH, FISH, FISH & more FISH is what it’s all about – see our pictures for the proof! – johngilbertfishingguide.com
Central Texas Fishing Guide, LLC
713.732.2876
Bass Fishing Guide – Lake Travis, Lake Austin, Lake LBJ, Decker Lake, Lake Bastrop. Central Texas Fishing Guide provides half-day and full-day guided fishing trips on Lake LBJ. These guide trips primarily target largemouth bass. Known for its BIG largemouth bass, it’s not uncommon for anglers to catch several five pound largemouth bass in a single day. Catching a few in the seven to nine pounders is also common on Lake LBJ! – centxfishingguide.com
Torwick’s Guiding Service
(512) 910-7255
My name is Tyler Torwick, I am a fishing guide here in Austin, TX. I offer all inclusive fully guided fishing trips in the Austin area. I guide on Lake Travis, Lake LBJ and several other lakes in the Central Texas area. – torwicksguidingservice.com