Texas · United States

Lake Travis TX fishing forecast

62 Good of 100

Lake Travis TX is a freshwater fishing spot in Texas, United States. Anglers here target Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, Channel Catfish. The most productive months are typically March, April, May, October, November, December.

Quick answer
Best monthsMarch, April, May, October
Top speciesLargemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, White Bass
Score now62/100
Local rulesTexas

Today’s verdict

In line with this spot’s 7-day average

Score confidence ±12 points, from 6 live signals

The statistical model disagrees with the physics model here today — treat this score with extra caution.

Helping the score most
Water temperature+15.0Wind+12.0Barometric pressure+4.4
Pressure trend
Pressure stable — fish feeding on their usual rhythm

Current conditions

Live conditions are temporarily unavailable for this spot (last data Aug 28, 2026). Seasonal and regulation info below is unaffected.

What the score means at Lake Travis TX

Lake Travis TX currently scores 62 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 25.8 °C. 6 forecast signals are active in this score.

Water temperature +15.0
how close the water is to this species mix’s comfort band
Wind +12.0
surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
Barometric pressure +4.4
falling pressure often triggers feeding
Pre-storm bite +4.2
the classic feed before heavy weather
Thermocline +3.0
a defined layer stacks fish at one depth
Moon phase +2.8
lunar feeding rhythm

What’s biting now

The model expects today: channel-catfish, alligator-gar, florida-gar, redear-sunfish, warmouth, spotted-gar, blue-catfish, flathead-catfish

Bite windows

Moon
Full Moon · 99% lit
Solunar day rating
60 / 100

Best months for Lake Travis TX:

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Score history at this spot

8 days tracked at this exact location

Best recent day: 2026-07-30, 67/100

4 points below the same day last week

About this spot

Water type
Lake · Freshwater

Lakes have no tide, so target structure, drop-offs, and seasonal thermoclines where fish concentrate by depth and temperature.

Access & shore

Fishable from shore · beach

What you can catch

Best months by species at Lake Travis TX

Largemouth BassMicropterus salmoides
Smallmouth BassMicropterus dolomieu
White BassMorone chrysops
Channel CatfishIctalurus punctatus

Typical months; local seasons and closures apply.

Local regulations

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)
Texas

Licensing:

  • saltwater-recreational — residents Resident fishing license required + Saltwater Fishing Endorsement for fish in tidal waters. ~$40/yr combined., non-residents Non-resident license + endorsement: ~$58/yr. Short-term options available.

FishRadar regulations are summaries for informational purposes only. Always verify current rules at tpwd.texas.gov before fishing.

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Frequently asked questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Travis TX?

Anglers at Lake Travis TX target Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, White Bass and Channel Catfish.

When is the best time to fish Lake Travis TX?

The most productive months at Lake Travis TX are typically March, April, May, October, November, December.

What is the fishing forecast for Lake Travis TX right now?

Lake Travis TX currently scores 62 out of 100, based on live ocean and weather conditions — see the full breakdown on this page.

Can you fish Lake Travis TX from shore?

Yes — Lake Travis TX is fishable from shore (beach).

Is the thermocline set up at Lake Travis TX right now?

Not strongly right now — the water column is fairly mixed, so fish are less depth-locked.

Fishing guides for this spot

Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.

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