Lake Austin is the sixth lake down in the chain of Highland Lakes on the Colorado River in central Texas. The lake starts at the Mansfield Dam and ends at the Tom Miller Dam in the city of Austin. Lake Austin water stays same level all year long, is not like other lakes. The Bridge on Hwy 360 which goes over Lake Austin is a good point for launching your boat. It is also a popular gathering point on the lake. Boating is popular on Lake Austin.
Lake Austin contains an excellent population of largemouth bass with the potential for a trophy. Many bass weighing 8-10 pounds are caught each year. The reservoir also has some good quality bluegill, redbreast, and redear fishing, and has low-density populations of flathead and blue catfish. Fishing during the summer months is best done at night due to heavy recreational boating activity in the daytime.
Beautiful Lake Austin Lakefront, protected swim area right out your back door! Large decks out over the boat dock with plenty of patio for your pleasure. There are 1 boat slips on the property. Vacation Rental guests may secure their boat using our boat lift (up to 23 feet) only one boat is allowed. Bring your own boat or rent one for a day or two. Launch your boat conveniently at 360 bridges just 5 minute away.
Lake Austin is great for kayaking, tubing, wakes boarding early morning water skiing and year round fishing. Kids (and adults!) will enjoy. Many Bass and Perch have been caught right off the dock.
You can go in your boat to several excellent places to eat on the lake like County Line Barbecue, Hula Hut Mexican Food and Ski Shores Hamburgers which often has live music as well. Or you can go to Lake Austin Spa Resort is just a short boat ride away for a massage or other deluxe spa treatment of your choice.
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