Fishing at Lake Travis, Travis County, Texas

• Overview

  Set in Travis County, Texas, this is Lake Travis. The country here is open plain. Around 28.1 sq miles of open water: conditions change from one end to the other. Long inlets mean the far ends can be calm while the main body is rough. By surface area it heads our Travis County listings. Hudson Bend at 1.4 miles is the nearest place to stop. The big place round here is Round Rock, 15 miles distant. Two sets of local rules meet not far from this water.

• Where to Fish on Lake Travis

  The basin drops to a measured 243 feet. Built water gives depth close in, which suits a bank angler. Rip-rap along the wall holds fish that the open bank never does. Biodiversity records within roughly six miles include striped bass, blue catfish and bluegill. Presence in the area does not guarantee a fish in this exact water on the day. Lake Travis responds to conditions more than to tactics.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Expect July near 83°F and January near 47°F on the long-run figures. Heat sets the pattern from late spring onward. March through May is the strongest run, with autumn a second stretch. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. It holds true on Lake Travis more years than not.

• Tackle & Baits

  It is in public hands, so the usual state rules apply. Boats go in at Ramp a the point, roughly 0.9 miles from the water. For boats, Austin Yacht Club Docks lies 0.9 miles out. Recorded parking is half a mile off, far enough to travel light. Fishing from a pier is possible half a mile away. Check whether a boat is allowed before you tow one. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. Should this one be busy, Apache Lake is 3.6 miles off. Confirm before you fish Lake Travis.