Lake Travis TX fishing forecast
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.
Today’s verdict
Trending down — 12 points below 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.
Current conditions
Live conditions are temporarily unavailable for this spot (last data Oct 1, 2026). Seasonal and regulation info below is unaffected.
What the score means at Lake Travis TX
Lake Travis TX currently scores 52 out of 100 (Good). Water temperature is 23.8 °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 +6.2
- surface chop, oxygen and bait drift
- Barometric pressure +4.4
- falling pressure often triggers feeding
- Gust factor +2.8
- gustiness versus steady wind
- Pre-storm bite +2.4
- the classic feed before heavy weather
- Moon phase +1.9
- lunar feeding rhythm
What’s biting now
The model expects today: largemouth-bass, white-bass, smallmouth-bass, guadalupe-bass, alligator-gar, florida-gar, spotted-bass, redear-sunfish
Bite windows
Best months for Lake Travis TX:
Score history at this spot
10 days tracked at this exact location
Best recent day: 2026-09-23, 70/100
1 day(s) at 70+ in the tracked period
8 points below the same day last week
About this spot
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
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Micropterus salmoides
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Micropterus dolomieu
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Morone chrysops
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Ictalurus punctatus
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
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.
Some rules may have changed since our last verification — always confirm with the authority before you fish.
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 52 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
- How to Catch Largemouth BassHow to Catch Smallmouth BassBest Time of Day to Fish
Forecasts, not guarantees — check local rules before you fish.