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Lake Travis is a deep, clear Highland Lakes reservoir near Austin with bass, stripers and white bass.
Looking for the latest Lake Travis river report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with live flows, current conditions, hatches and the flies working now on the Lake Travis.
Water level
There is no public daily water level gauge for Lake Travis that we can show here. Check with the managing agency or a local shop for the latest.
Wind forecast
Lake Travis fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Water is cooling, and bass are moving to points, creek mouths and shallow cover.
Streamers and crayfish patterns along the edges early and late in the day.
Stocking report
See the Texas Parks and Wildlife stocking reports for the latest stocking at Lake Travis and other Texas waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Lake Travis, bring: Clouser Minnow #2-6, Woolly Bugger #4-8, Crayfish #4-6, Popper #4-8, Damselfly Nymph #10-12, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Scud Bomb #12-16, Pitching Leech #10, Circus Peanut #4.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Lake Travis lake details
| Access | Many parks and ramps. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 500 ft |
| Nearest town | Austin, Texas |
| Best season | Fall through spring |
| Fish | Largemouth and Guadalupe bass, striped and white bass |
| Regulations | Check the Texas Parks and Wildlife regulations before you go. A Texas fishing license with a freshwater endorsement is required for anglers 17 and older. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 0X to 2X |
| Ice fishing | Does not freeze. |
| Camping | Pace Bend and other parks |
| Kids | Yes. |
| Good to know | Very busy with boats. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Bass slow down. Fish slow and deep.
Spring
Bass spawn in the shallows.
Summer
Hot. Fish at dawn and dusk.
Fall
Bass feed hard as the water cools.
How to get there
From Austin, take RM 620 west.