Lake Travis Fishing Report - February 2025

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Water Level:637.37

Water Temp: 55.5 degrees

The lake is at 637.37’ above sea level or 43.7’ below full pool. The boat ramp at Mansfield Dam Park closes at 637’. Bottom line, pray for rain! Despite the low levels the lake is fishing good. Stretches of unseasonably warm weather in January and February have unfortunately been immediately followed by strong cold fronts, which have kept water temperatures well below conditions suitable for spawning.

As such, most of the fish in the lake have remained in their winter holes. My guide trip catch rates are still good, but I am having to slow down for my bites. Texas rigged and Carolina rigged soft plastics worked extremely slowly on main and secondary points and ledges have been the most productive for me. 25 to 40 FOW seem to be where I am finding most of these fish. There is still some hydrilla on the lower end of the lake that are holding some fish. Alabama rigs and swimbaits retrieved slowly above the top of the grass have been triggering a few bites. If you are not getting bit in the grass, do not be afraid to work the deeper water just outside of the grass line. Rock and shell on a point or ledge adjacent to a creek or river channel will be more productive than others.

Our next warming trend is next week, and I expect to see a wave of fish move up and stage. As soon as the surface temperature reaches 60 degrees and stays there, we will start seeing fish on beds. This is when the whole lake opens and becomes fishable. Crankbaits, swimbaits, topwaters, flukes, and wacky rigged Senkos will all be players. Not all fish move up to spawn at the same time, so deep water patterns will still be productive during this period as well.

Guided Fishing Trips

March and April are historically the best and most consistent months of the year, so if you are considering a trip now is the time to book! 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. Also feel free to check out my You Tube channel for educational videos showcasing the various techniques I use to catch fish in our area lakes - www.youtube.com/@hillcountrybasscoach3812

Tight Lines!

Ray Tomasits - Hill Country Bass Coach

www.hcbasscoach.com