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Lake Travis

Fishing information for Lake Travis in Travis County, Texas, including documented fish, lake facts, access planning, cover, and official regulations sources.

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Fish species in Lake Travis

Official stocking history

Stocking records show that the following fish or strains were stocked here. A historical stocking does not by itself prove that a self-sustaining population remains today.

Travis is a clear, rocky reservoir in its lower reaches, with more stained water and flooded brush toward the upper end when levels rise. Largemouth, Guadalupe and white bass are useful targets.

Where and how to fish

Try jerkbaits, topwaters or crankbaits along rocky points and ledges for bass. White bass move toward the upper Colorado and Pedernales arms in spring. Lower-lake stripers are another possibility, although TPWD describes them as a lower-density fishery. Water level changes can move the usable shoreline cover a long way.

Access and time at the lake

Mansfield Dam Park and Pace Bend are access choices; Muleshoe Bend and Turkey Bend serve other parts of the lake. Camping and picnic facilities let you spend more time beside Travis. Check LCRA and county ramp notices before deciding where to launch.

Sources for this lake guide

Access and facilities

16 public or commercial access facilities are listed for Lake Travis. Listed facilities include parking at 16 sites, restrooms at 14 sites, courtesy docks at 3 sites, ADA access at 1 site, and camping at 11 sites.

Cover and structure

Useful fishing structure documented around Lake Travis includes boat docks, cliffs, ledges, flats, and drop-offs.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Texas Lake Finder

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries records

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Striped Bass — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Texas Lake Finder

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Striped Bass — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries records

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • White Bass — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Texas Lake Finder

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • White Bass — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries records

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Black Buffalo — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries records

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Black Crappie — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries records

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Blacktail Shiner — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries records

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Blue Catfish — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries records

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Blue Tilapia — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries records

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries records

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Channel Catfish — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries records

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Common Carp — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries records

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Flathead Catfish — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries records

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Freshwater Drum — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries records

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Gizzard Shad — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries records

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Grass Carp — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries records

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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