Lady Bird Lake (formerly, and still colloquially referred to as Town Lake) is a river-like reservoir on the Colorado River in Austin, Texas, United States. The City of Austin created the reservoir in 1960 as a cooling pond for a new city power plant.

2 days ago · Lady Bird Lake’s water level fell by about 2 feet. The Longhorn Dam holds the lake in. Austin Water said one of the dam’s nine floodgates got stuck open, allowing water to keep flowing downstream. The utility said the cause of the dam failure is under investigation.

Events/Exhibitions: No public event or exhibition may occur on Lady Bird Lake without City of Austin and City Council authorization. Swimming: It is illegal for any person to swim, bathe, wade or go into the waters of Lady Bird Lake, except in efforts to rescue and recover human beings.

3 days ago · Austin Water and the LCRA will gradually refill Lady Bird Lake to normal levels throughout Wednesday. The agencies are anticipating a gradual rise of 3 to 4 inches per hour. How are the fish faring?

Jan 14, 2020 · On any of the more than 300 days of sunshine in Austin each year, there’s no better place to go than Lady Bird Lake. Whether hiking or biking the trails, doing stand-up paddle board yoga, or taking a river cruise, you’ll find no shortage of outdoor fun to be had in the heart of beautiful downtown Austin.

Aug 17, 2023 · Get outdoors in Austin, TX with the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail, 10 miles of hiking and cycling trail that meander around Lady Bird Lake.

Today, Lady Bird Lake is a popular fishing lake and is rated “excellent” for largemouth bass angling and “good” for sunfish. In fact, Lady Bird Lake has produced more state record fish (based on a combination of length and weight records) than anywhere else in Texas. Fiction or Fact? A green-eyed monster lives in Lady Bird Lake. FACT-ish.

Feb 23, 2023 · Lady Bird Lake is the epitome of the Austin lifestyle. Every day of the week, the lake is filled with people taking advantage of this stretch of dammed-off Colorado River that offers endless recreation opportunities.

In the heart of Austin is the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake, a lush, urban path that meanders along the water’s edge and passes by skyscrapers, neighborhoods, ball fields and cultural attractions.

Explore Lady Bird Lake with Retro Style! Rent a retro boat for an hour or two, and cruise along the lake comfortably in a private motorized boat. You’ll also be sure to get some great pictures from this activity. Become one with nature and pedal near the swans in a giant swan boat.