Lake Travis Bass Fishing Charter for Skilled Anglers
Private Trip
Lakes/Reservoirs/Ponds Fishing
Fourhour guided bass fishing trip on scenic Lake TravisPremium tackle and advanced techniques for experienced anglersPrivate charter accommodates up to four guests maximum
You've been working structure, reading water, and landing fish for years — now it's time to step up your game on Lake Travis with a charter designed specifically for serious anglers. This isn't your typical tourist fishing trip. We're talking four hours of focused, tactical bass fishing with a captain who knows every ledge, hump, and drop-off on this 19,000-acre Highland Lake. You and one fishing partner will have the boat to yourselves, premium gear at your fingertips, and access to the kind of local knowledge that separates good days from legendary ones. Lake Travis has been producing trophy Largemouth Bass for decades, and with water depths reaching 210 feet in some areas, there's always structure to work and fish to find.
Your captain will meet you at the dock with a fully rigged boat stocked with top-shelf rods, reels, and tackle selected specifically for Lake Travis conditions. This is a private charter for up to two anglers, so you'll have plenty of room to work without bumping elbows or sharing prime casting spots. The trip starts with a conversation about current conditions — water temperature, recent weather patterns, and where the fish have been holding. Your guide has been working these waters year-round and knows which points are producing, where the thermocline is sitting, and what baits are getting bit. You'll cover serious ground during these four hours, hitting multiple spots and adjusting tactics based on what the fish are telling you. The beauty of Lake Travis lies in its diversity — you've got shallow coves perfect for topwater action, deep creek channels holding suspended fish, and countless points and humps where bass set up to ambush baitfish.
Lake Travis fishing requires a versatile approach, and your captain will walk you through advanced techniques that match current conditions and fish behavior. Depending on the season and time of day, you might be throwing Alabama rigs over deep structure, working plastic worms along channel drops, or pitching jigs into standing timber. The lake's clear water and varied structure demand precise presentations, and you'll learn how to read your electronics, identify productive water, and adjust your retrieve speed and lure choice based on fish activity. Texas-rigged soft plastics are always in play here — the rocky bottom and scattered brush piles make weedless presentations essential. When fish are relating to deeper structure, you'll work Carolina rigs and deep-diving crankbaits to stay in the strike zone. Your guide carries an arsenal of proven Lake Travis baits, from shad-colored swimbaits that mimic the lake's abundant threadfin shad to crawfish patterns that work the rocky points and ledges bass love.
Largemouth Bass are the main event on Lake Travis, and for good reason — this lake consistently produces fish in the 3 to 6-pound range, with plenty of opportunities for something bigger. These Highland Lake bass are healthy, aggressive, and beautifully colored, with the deep, clear water producing fish that fight harder than their shallow-water cousins. Lake Travis Largemouth relate heavily to structure and baitfish, making them predictable once you understand their patterns. During spring, they move shallow to spawn in protected coves and creek arms. Summer finds them holding on deeper structure during the day, with early morning and evening bites producing the most action. Fall brings some of the year's best fishing as bass chase shad into the shallows, and winter fishing can be excellent when you slow down and work deeper structure methodically. What makes Lake Travis bass special is their willingness to hit a variety of baits — from topwater lures during low-light periods to deep-cranking presentations when they're holding on ledges.
Crappie fishing adds another dimension to your Lake Travis experience, especially during their spring spawning period when they move into shallow brush and timber. Lake Travis crappie are known for their size, with 2-pound fish being caught regularly during peak seasons. These paper-mouth fighters school up around standing timber and brush piles, making them relatively easy to locate once you find the right depth and structure. Your guide knows the productive crappie spots and will have you working small jigs and minnows around cover when conditions are right. The best crappie action typically happens during the spawn in March and April, but you can find them year-round if you know where to look.
White Bass provide fast action when they're schooling and chasing shad on the surface. Lake Travis White Bass runs can be spectacular, with birds diving and fish breaking the surface as they corral baitfish. When you find a school of feeding whites, you can catch them as fast as you can cast, making for some of the most action-packed fishing the lake offers. These silver bullets hit hard and fight well for their size, and they often mix with hybrid stripers, adding some extra horsepower to the fight. Your captain will keep an eye out for surface activity and bird action that signals feeding schools, and when it happens, you'll want to be ready with topwater lures or small jigs.
Lake Travis continues to be one of Texas's premier bass fishing destinations, and this charter gives experienced anglers the focused, high-quality experience they're looking for. You'll leave with a better understanding of how to fish Highland Lakes effectively, new techniques in your arsenal, and hopefully some great photos of quality fish. The combination of expert guidance, premium gear, and exclusive access to a boat designed for serious fishing makes this a top-rated choice for anglers who want to make the most of their time on the water. Remember that deposits are non-refundable, so check your calendar and commit to a date that works. Lake Travis is fishing well right now, and these private charters book up quickly during peak seasons. Whether you're looking to dial in your deep-water techniques, learn the lake's productive areas, or simply enjoy some quality time on one of Texas's most beautiful lakes, this charter delivers the goods for anglers who know what they want.
This 2021 Skeeter bass boat is built for serious Lake Travis fishing. At 21 feet with a powerful 250HP Yamaha engine, she'll get you to the productive spots fast and cover water efficiently when the fish are scattered. The wireless trolling motor lets you work structure quietly without spooking bass, while the fish finder helps locate schools and pinpoint drop-offs where trophy largemouth like to hang. GPS keeps you on productive waypoints you've marked. The onboard icebox keeps your drinks cold during those hot Texas afternoons on the water. With space for up to 3 anglers, there's room to cast without tangling lines, plus storage for all your tackle boxes and gear.
Pomoxis NigromaculatusThese speckled panfish are the perfect species for putting numbers in the boat. Both black and white crappie call Lake Travis home, running 7-12 inches and about a pound each. They school up tight around brush piles, downed trees, and creek channels in 10-25 feet of water. Spring spawning season is when they really turn on, but you can catch them year-round if you know where to look. Crappie are most active at dawn and dusk, so plan accordingly. What guests love about targeting them is the consistent action - where you catch one, there's usually a whole school waiting. Plus, they're hands down the best eating fish in the lake with that sweet, flaky white meat. My go-to technique is dropping a small jig or live minnow right into the thickest brush you can find and being patient.
Micropterus SalmoidesThese green giants with the signature black stripes are what put Lake Travis on the map for serious bass fishing. Most run 12-24 inches and 1-4 pounds, but the real trophies can push 8+ pounds. Their massive mouths extend past their eyes, and they'll absolutely crush your drag when hooked. Look for them around submerged timber, rocky points, and weed lines in 8-20 feet of water. Spring and fall are prime time when they're actively feeding. What makes largemouth special is that aggressive strike and the acrobatic fight they put up - jumping, tail-walking, the whole show. They taste great too if you decide to keep a few. Here's a local trick: throw a Texas-rigged worm right into the thickest cover you can find. Most guys fish around it, but the big ones live in it.
Morone ChrysopsWhite bass are the silver bullets of Lake Travis - fast, aggressive, and they travel in hungry schools. These silvery fish with dark horizontal stripes typically run 10-12 inches and up to 2 pounds, though bigger ones are out there. They're constantly on the move, following shad schools in open water and along main lake points. Spring is prime time when they run shallow to spawn, but summer schooling action can be dynamite when you find them busting baitfish on the surface. What makes white bass fishing exciting is the fast action once you locate a school - they'll hit just about anything you throw. They're also excellent table fare with mild, flaky meat. The key trick is watching for diving birds or surface activity, then getting there fast with small spoons or jigs. Once the school moves on, you better move with them.
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