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Lake Travis is a 63-mile Colorado River reservoir set in the Texas Hill Country northwest of Austin. With nearly 19,000 acres of clear water, 270 miles of shoreline, and depths reaching 190 feet, it's the largest and most diverse fishery in the Austin area. Limestone cliffs, submerged creek channels, and rocky points create the kind of structure that holds bass year-round. This is Captain Aaron's primary lake and the one he knows best.
Lake Travis offers the most diverse bass fishing in the Austin area. The sheer size means less fishing pressure per acre and a wider variety of structure to fish — from deep main-lake points and bluffs to shallow creek arms full of baitfish. It's one of the few Central Texas lakes with a healthy population of Guadalupe bass, the Texas state fish, and its annual white bass spawning run from February through May is a highlight of the fishing calendar. The dramatic Hill Country scenery — clear blue-green water, limestone cliffs, cedar-covered hills — makes every trip memorable. If you want variety, trophy potential, and room to explore, Travis is the lake.
Lake Travis trips launch from Mansfield Dam Park, just minutes from the guide's home water. Captain Aaron fishes Travis more than any other lake, and he knows every cove, point, and creek channel. You'll fish from his 2021 19-foot Skeeter bass boat equipped with the latest electronics. All rods, reels, tackle, lures, drinks, and snacks are included. Whether you're targeting largemouth on topwater at dawn or chasing white bass on a spring run, Aaron will put you on the best bite the lake has to offer.
Book directly with Captain Aaron — no platform fees, no middlemen. All gear included, trips from $350.