Lake Travis Fishing Report - March 2025

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Water Level: 637.02

Water Temp: 57 degrees

Main lake water temperatures are rising and are now warm enough for bass to successfully spawn. After searching for only an hour on my Saturday guide trip, I found 4 bass on beds and was able get my client to catch two of them! Every day of warmer weather is going to activate more and more bass to move shallow to feed and spawn.

If you’re targeting pre-spawners, tie on your favorite finesse swimbait or crankbait and cover water! Don’t be afraid to try your favorite top water on calm mornings or cloudy days. My favorite top water bait is a Zara Spook but have had success with Pop-R’s and Whopper Ploppers.

If you’re targeting spawners, you’ll need to find a fish that is locked on his bed. A Texas-rigged craw strategically placed directly on the bed is usually all it takes. Sometimes the fish doesn’t telegraph exactly where the “sweet spot” is, so repeated casts to the target area and/or fish might be what it takes to get that fish to trigger. Wacky rigged Senko’s and Drop shots are also good baits to get spawners to “attack.”

March is usually one of the best months to be on the water and the bite is only going to get better as the water warms.

For those of you wanting to get out on the water, I would love the opportunity to take you fishing. 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

www.hcbasscoach.com