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Lake Travis Fishing Report - February 2024798 Readers 
Water Temp: 58 degrees While Lake Travis water levels are up almost a foot since last month, at just 38% capacity the lake is still 49.3 feet below full pool. With the lake being so low, all but one public boat ramp is closed. The one ramp that is open is the low water ramp at Pace Bend Park (aka Tournament Point). They close the concrete ramp at/around the -50’ mark, but you can still launch off of the dirt directly next to it. They have put some gravel down to help with traction but I still recommend you not launch there unless you have 4 wheel drive. If you can get on the water, the bite is really good right now and will only get better as Spring nears. Above average temperatures have kept water temperatures in the high 50’s, which has helped fishing. A number of patterns are productive right now with some being more prevalent than others. On sunny days, jigs and Texas-rigged soft plastics worked slowly on the bottom around docks and marinas have been producing some of my better fish. On warm, overcast days medium diving crankbaits fished around submerged stumps, boulders, and rock have been getting bit. If you come across a good piece of cover, be sure to make multiple casts to it from different angles. Making your crankbait hit and deflect off of the cover you are targeting will increase your likelihood of triggering a strike. With each passing day, our photoperiod is getting longer and longer and will ultimately trigger the annual migration of bass shallow to spawning grounds. With suitable water temperatures and enough available sunlight, bass have everything they need from Mother Nature to successfully spawn. My general rule of thumb is 60 degrees as the ideal water temperature for spawning, but I have seen bass paired up on beds in water temps as low as 56 degrees before. On light wind days, some of my “go-to” baits for pre-spawn bass are weightless flukes, wacky-rigged Dingers, and shaky head finesse worms. In breezy conditions, I will target pre-spawn “Stagers” with crankbaits, jerkbaits, and swimbaits. The key to maximizing your success this time of year is to cover a lot of water, make as many casts as you can, and keep a bait in the water. Guided Fishing Trips For those of you wanting to get out on the water, I would love the opportunity to take you fishing. My calendar is already filling up for the Spring, so if you’re interested in booking a trip, please give me a call at 915-217-5263 or email me at raytomasits@yahoo.com. You can also book online via the “Book Now” link on my website - www.hcbasscoach.com Tight Lines! Ray Tomasits - Hill Country Bass Coach  Hill Country Bass Coach (@lake_travis_guide) Instagram photos and videos!
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