Fishing Lake Travis

AKA: Travis Lake, Travis Reservoir

Fish species to fish for...

Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, blue catfish, black crappie, white crappie, rainbow trout, bluegill, hybrid sunfish, redbreast sunfish, redear sunfish, tilapia, white bass, striped bass, hybrid striped bass, longnose gar and spotted gar at Travis Lake in Central Texas.

If you like catching nice quantities of bass, Lake Travis is great destination. It an 18,600-acre lake in the southeast part Texas, at Lakeway. Not known for monster bass, it certainly can deliver the numbers. A great place to teach a beginner bass angler how to catch bass.

Lake Video
Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Rental Boats
Marinas
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Contact Info

Lake Travis, located in Central Texas, is a popular destination for fishing enthusiasts seeking a memorable angling experience. The lake offers excellent fishing opportunities, attracting anglers of all levels. Largemouth bass is the prized target for many fishermen at Lake Travis. With its deep, clear waters, rocky structures, and ample cover, the lake provides an ideal habitat for bass, making it a favored spot for bass fishing enthusiasts. Anglers can also target other popular species such as catfish, crappie, and sunfish, ensuring a diverse and exciting fishing adventure.

Lake Video

Striped bass and hybrid stripers are not the dominant species here, but present a decent fishing experience - primarily on the lower portion of the lake. Catfish roam the lake and are catchable year round - look for them in, or nearby, creek and river channels. The lake also sports populations of crappie, stocked trout, gar, smallmouth bass, bluegill and other sunfish. There are numerous boat launch ramps around the lake for launching pleasure and fishing boats and plenty of places to portage a kayak or canoe. For those who prefer to fish from the bank, there is over 270 miles of shoreline - plenty of which is accessible for shore fishing. Marinas, restaurants, stores, RV parks, campgrounds and plenty of amenities exist all around the lake to enhance camping, boating and fishing at Travis Lake.

Primary fish species residing in Lake Travis

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Lake Travis Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

Today's Weather & Forecast

Boating is a favored activity on Lake Travis, as the lake's expansive waters and scenic surroundings make it an ideal setting for water-based fun. Whether it's leisurely cruising, water skiing, or fishing from a boat, there is ample space for boaters to indulge in their favorite activities. Lake Travis features multiple marinas, boat ramps, and even boat rentals, ensuring easy access for boating enthusiasts. The calm waters and picturesque landscapes of the lake create a delightful environment for boating adventures.

Fishing Boat Rentals

Briarcliff Marina
Rentals: Runabouts and pontoon boats
512 264-2666

Lakeway Marina
Rentals: Kayaks, runabouts and pontoon boats
512 261-7511

Resort Ranch Marina
Rentals: Pontoon boats
512 333-0620

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Collier Cove Boat Ramp
Located in the mid-western part of the lake, on the south side of the lake, off Pace Bend Road N, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

Crosswind Neighborhood Cove Boat Launch
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off Harbor Way, this is a single-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Emerald Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off Emerald Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Gloster Bend Recreation Area Boat Launch
Located in the western section of the lake, on the north side of the lake, off Hollingsworth Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

Mansfield Dam Boat Ramp
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, at the west end of the Mansfield Dam, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Narrows Recreation Area Boat Ramp
Located in the western section of the lake, on the south side of the lake, off Wandering Way, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

Ridge Harbor Deep Water Boat Launch
Located in the western section of the lake, on the south side of the lake, off Ridge Harbor Drive, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

Siesta Shores Marina Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the south side of the lake, off Windy Shores Loop, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Tournament Point Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, on the southwest side of the lake, off Grisham Trail, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

Tatum Cove Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, on the southwest side of the lake, off Grisham Trail, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with gravel parking.

Marinas

Anderson Mill Marina
13993 FM2769
Leander, TX 78641
512 599-4267

Briarcliff Marina
406 Sleat Dr
Briarcliff, TX 78669
512 264-2666

Cypress Creek Marina
13987 FM2769
Leander, TX 78641
512 250-9880

Highland Lakes Marina
16120 Wharf Cove
Volente, TX 78641
512 258-9662

Hurst Harbor Marina
16405 Clara Van St
Austin, TX 78734
512 266-1800

Lakeway Marina
103 A Lakeway Dr
Lakeway, TX 78734
512 261-7511

Marshall Ford Marina
12816 Park Dr
Austin, TX 78732
512 266-1559

Northshore Marina At the Hollows
6612 Lantern View Dr
Jonestown, TX 78645
512 267-6222

Resort Ranch Marina
1300 Pace Bend Rd N
Spicewood, TX 78669
512 333-0620

Siesta Shores Marina
806 Bay Cir
Spicewood, TX 78669
512 264-0004

South Shore Marina
5931 Hiline Rd
Austin, TX 78734
512 637-3150

Waterford Marina
205 Westwater Ct
Leander, TX 78645
325 718-2170

West Beach Marina
17317 W Beach Rd
Austin, TX 78734
512 266-2277

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Camping is a popular pastime at Lake Travis, offering visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the area and enjoy a peaceful retreat. The lake provides several campgrounds, accommodating both tent and RV campers. Campers can relax amidst the serene ambiance, enjoy nature walks, and spend evenings by campfires beneath the starry sky. Camping at Lake Travis allows visitors to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of daily life and reconnect with the tranquility of the outdoors.