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Head out with your pro guide Derek for an action-packed day of whacking the Bass on Lake Travis. Beyond the fun water sports and party coves, Lake Travis is in fact known for its big bass! The bay is filled with mostly Largemouth, but Derek occasionally targets Stipers, Sandbass, and Catfiish as well. He likes to target these species on light tackle gear using a variety of bass soft plastic and hard baits. Whichever flavor suits your fancy, Derek can definitely accommodate. Derek can take up to 2 guests on these half-day adventures. You will be fishing aboard his 18ft bass boat, which is suited to all your needs on Lake Travis. The vessel is powered by a 115 Yamaha engine that will power you across the smooth surface of the lake with speed. Derek masterfully guides the vessel to put you on your prey, taking you to his favorite fishing holes on the lake. Derek can provide all the fishing gear for you: rods, reels, artificial lures, and light tackle for you, but encourages you to bring your own if you'd like as well. Otherwise feel free to bring your favorite snacks, drinks, and don't forget your Texas fishing license. Get ready to whack some bass! Read More

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Head out with your pro guide Derek for an action-packed day of whacking the Bass on Lake Bastrop. This lake is filled with mostly Largemouth, but Derek occasionally targets Stripers, Sandbass, and Catfish as well. He likes to target these species on light tackle gear using a variety of bass soft plastic and hard baits. Whichever flavor suits your fancy, Derek can definitely accommodate. Derek can take up to 2 guests on these half-day adventures. You will be fishing aboard his 18ft bass boat, which is suited to all your needs on Lake Travis. The vessel is powered by a 115 Yamaha engine that will power you across the smooth surface of the lake with speed. Derek masterfully guides the vessel to put you on your prey, taking you to his favorite fishing holes on the lake. Derek can provide all the fishing gear for you: rods, reels, artificial lures, and light tackle for you, but encourages you to bring your own if you'd like as well. Otherwise feel free to bring your favorite snacks, drinks, and don't forget your Texas fishing license. Get ready to whack some bass! Read More

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Head out with your pro guide, Todd, for an action-packed day of Bass fishing in Austin, TX! Lake Austin and Lake Travis are popular lakes for all kinds of water sports, and are also known for their lunker Largemouth Bass! Striped Bass can also be found in these lakes, and are a blast to catch on hard baits and soft plastics. Your guide, Todd, is an expert Bass fisherman and has years of experience on these lakes. He'll provide you with all the gear—including rods, reels, and tackle—and tons of helpful tips to improve your presentation and bag a new personal best! Todd can take up to 2 guests on these half-day adventures. You will be fishing aboard his Ranger 35v bass boat, which is suited to all your needs on Lake Travis or Lake Austin. She runs a 130-HP Evinrude engine, so you'll get off the dock and out to where the fish are in minutes. All you need for this trip is your Texas freshwater fishing license, some snacks and drinks is you want 'em, and a good attitude! Get ready to whack some bass! Read More

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Love catching big Bass but never had the chance to fish in an official tournament? Get some buddies together for this unique, competitive tournament-style Bassfishing trip on the lakes around Austin, Texas! On this trip, your group will split up according to how many people you bring, typically going 2-3 per boat, and competing to see who can catch the better fish! The terms of this tournament will be up to you, and you can compete based on size, number of fish, top five catches, or more! Feel free to bring drinks and snacks, and make sure you've got some good trash-talk ready to go. Derek can take up to 2 guests on this tournament adventure. You will be fishing aboard his 18' bass boat, which is suited to all your needs on Lake Travis. The vessel is powered by a 115 Yamaha engine that will power you across the smooth surface of the lake with speed. Derek can provide all the fishing gear for you: rods, reels, artificial lures, and light tackle for you, but encourages you to bring your own if you'd like as well. Otherwise feel free to bring your favorite snacks, drinks, and don't forget your Texas fishing license. Get ready to whack some bass! Read More

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Love catching big Bass but never had the chance to fish in an official tournament? Get some buddies together for this unique, competitive tournament-style Bassfishing trip on the lakes around Austin, Texas! On this trip, your group will split up according to how many people you bring, typically going 2-3 per boat, and competing to see who can catch the better fish! The terms of this tournament will be up to you, and you can compete based on size, number of fish, top five catches, or more! Feel free to bring drinks and snacks, and make sure you've got some good trash-talk ready to go. Aaron can take up to 2 guests on this tournament adventure. You will be fishing aboard his 19ft 2021 Skeeter ZX150 bass boat, which is suited to all your need. The vessel is powered by a 150 Yamaha VMAX SHO engine that will power you across the smooth surface of the lake with speed. Aaron can provide all the fishing gear for you: rods, reels, artificial lures, and light tackle for you, but feel free to bring your own if you'd like as well. Otherwise feel free to bring your favorite snacks, drinks, and don't forget your Texas fishing license. Get ready to whack some bass! Read More

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Head out with your pro guide Aaron for an action-packed day of Bass whacking on Lake Travis, Lake Austin, Lake Walter E. Long aka Decker Lake, and Lake Bastrop. For the most part you'll be targeting Largemouth Bass on these lakes, but Aaron occasionally targets Stripers, Sandbass, Crappie, and Catfish as well. He likes to target these species on light tackle gear using a variety of soft plastic and hard baits. Whichever flavor suits your fancy, Aaron can definitely accommodate. Aaron can take up to 2 guests on these half-day adventures. You will be fishing aboard his 19ft 2021 Skeeter ZX150 bass boat, which is suited to all your need. The vessel is powered by a 150 Yamaha VMAX SHO engine that will power you across the smooth surface of the lake with speed. Aaron masterfully guides the vessel to put you on your prey, taking you to his favorite fishing holes on the lake. Aaron can provide all the fishing gear for you: rods, reels, artificial lures, and light tackle for you, but feel free to bring your own if you'd like as well. Otherwise feel free to bring your favorite snacks, drinks, and don't forget your Texas fishing license. Get ready to whack some bass! Read More

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Everything to Know About Booking a Fishing Guide in Lake Travis

What are the best fishing trips in Lake Travis?

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 12 trips in Lake Travis, and the most popular trips in the area are Central Texas Bass Fishing guided by Jake, Lake Austin Bass Fishing guided by Derek, and "Bassquatch" Texas Bass Trip guided by Ander.

Our guides in Lake Travis are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 9580 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are licensed, insured, and vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

The most popular cities to book a charter in are Austin, Spicewood and Lago Vista.

Looking for kid friendly guides in Lake Travis? Check out our beginner and family friendly guides in Lake Travis.

What types of fishing trips are common in Lake Travis?

Lake fishing is the most popular in Lake Travis.

The most commonly sought after species in Lake Travis are: 1. largemouth bass, 2. white bass, 3. blue catfish, and 4. channel catfish.

The most common fishing techniques in Lake Travis are light tackle fishing, artificial lure fishing, and sight casting but live bait fishing and trolling are popular as well.

How much does a Lake Travis fishing trip cost?

in Lake Travis prices can range anywhere from an affordable $300 to $650, but the average price for a half day trip in Lake Travis is $388. The average price for a full day trip in Lake Travis is $564.

What month is best for fishing in Lake Travis?

The most popular season for fishing in Lake Travis is spring, and most anglers book their trips 21 days in advance.

Do I need a Lake Travis fishing license and what are the bag limits in Lake Travis?

See here for more information on fishing licenses in Lake Travis, bag limits for target species, and fishing season regulations in Lake Travis. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right rules and regulations in Lake Travis.

Lake Travis Fishing Calendar

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Smallmouth Bass Good Good Good Good Great Great Great Great Good Good Good Good
Striped Bass Good Good Great Great Great Great Great Great Good Good Good Good
Sunfish Good Good Good Good Great Ideal Ideal Ideal Ideal Great Good Good
White Bass Good Great Great Ideal Great Good Good Good Good Good Good Good

Recent Reviews of Captain Experiences

  • ★★★★★
    We had an amazing time out on Lake Travis with our guide Captain Aaron. Aaron reached out to us before our trip to check in and answer any questions we had. He provided great directions to the floating dock to meet him. We had a super fun morning out on the lake fishing for Bass. We got to try several different Rod & Reel combos, and various spots on Lake Travis. At the end of our trip he gave us a tour of Lake Travis! We will definitely book with Captain Aaron again.

    Jane I. with Aaron L. of Austin, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Jake brought my brothers and me out onto Lake Travis for Guadalupe Bass. Jake put all of us onto Guads and multiple other species as well. Jake was great with explaining everything he did and how to best use different techniques for catching fish. He was also incredibly friendly and personable and was hands down the best guide I’ve ever been on. This was honestly one of the funnest days of fishing I’ve ever had, and it definitely was for my brothers as well! I will probably make another trip with my brothers in the future with Jake for another great day! I highly recommend Jake to anglers of any experience who want to get on some nice fish and just have a great time! Thanks again for a great time, Jake! Hopefully we’ll get back out there with you again!

    David W. with Jake K. of Spicewood, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    My son and I recently went on a guided trip with Derek and we could not be happier! Originally we were scheduled for Lake Austin, but Derek had gotten some news that we should hit Lake Travis instead, and it definitely paid off! His knowledge of the lake and guidance with us novice fishermen (and just a good guy all around) led to some fun results!

    Logan . with Derek R. of Austin, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Jake was patient, positive and extremely accommodating to three beginners, including a teenager. I’m looking forward to booking him again when I get another hankering to go fishing.

    Brad P. with Jake K. of Spicewood, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Jake took us on a lovely trip on Lake Travis. He’s very patient and knowledgeable. He showed us some great fishing spots and we caught lots of bass! Highly recommend a trip with Jake!

    Karolina V. with Jake K. of Spicewood, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Wyatt is a great guide, was willing to work with our busy schedule and get us on the fish fast. In ten mins my friend caught the Texas state bass, what a welcome to Texas that was! Highly recommend him next time we’re back in Texas we’ll definitely be giving him a call.

    Joe H. with Wyatt R. of Lago Vista, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Derek did a great job. Even though the weather was a little cold and the fish weren’t too hungry, we hit multiple different spots and everyone on the trip landed something! We also nearly landed a 25 pound mega catfish that would’ve been a personal best! All in all, awesome day, awesome guide.

    Ian O. with Derek R. of Austin, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Wyatt waws a good captain. While the bite was slow, he was very knowledgeable about the area, the history and the fishing patterns. Had a great day.

    Scott M. with Wyatt R. of Lago Vista, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Can’t say enough about Jake. 4hour trip and almost 20 fish. The boat, gear everything was top notch. I’ve got a lot of experience but Never fished in Texas. Jake was more than willing to share his knowledge and expertise of the local waters. Great trip!! Thanks Jake and captain experiences

    Rick J. with Jake K. of Spicewood, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Jake is great! We booked a 4hr bass fishing trip on Lake Travis after reading his Captain Experiences page. As someone who has never done bass fishing, I needed to learn the basics. Jake was super patient showing us the ropes. We learned how to reel in, set hooks, cast and dislodge stuck lures. We also caught nearly 10 bass including a couple of Guadeloupe bass. I would certainly book again.

    Satu P. with Jake K. of Spicewood, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Always a great time!!

    Gerardo A. with Jake K. of Spicewood, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Captain Jake was great!!! We caught some good quality fish for Lake Travis!!! Highly recommended!!! Thank you for the experience!

    Derik M. with Jake K. of Spicewood, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Had a great time and had very good fishing spots. Knew where to find the fish.

    Gerardo A. with Jake K. of Spicewood, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    I highly recommend Captain Experiences and Jake. The customer service was great from booking to confirming the trip. We had a wonderful experience with Jake. He is very knowledgeable, friendly and made sure we had a great time. His boat and set provided for a comfortable trip. Jake provided great instruction and encouragement for my 11 year old son. We got to fish in a lot of different spots ensuring that we caught fish. Jake also helped us take great photos.

    Jonna B. with Jake K. of Spicewood, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    We really enjoyed our trip with Jake. It was only supposed to be a half day (4 hours) but it ended up being a 5.5 hour trip! Jake really has a passion for fishing and that is obvious and makes the experience so great. It was just what we needed! We will definitely go with Jake again!

    Karen H. with Jake K. of Spicewood, Texas

  • ★★★★★
    Ive hired Jake seven times over the last year and a half. Every trip he is amazing. His boat is super nice and his gear is top notch. I always catch fish and have the best time ever. Jake is super friendly and charismatic. His knowledge of largemouth bass fishing and willingness to share is what keeps me hiring him again and again. You won't be sorry hiring Jake.

    Dave M. with Jake K. of Spicewood, Texas

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