Last stocked
July 1, 2026
Plants on record
43
Since 1967
Species recorded
7
Elevation
682.3 ft
Common questions
- What fish are at Travis?
- Fishing Travis is most likely to be for Striped Bass. Striped Bass accounts for 21 of 43 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 5 more. Striped Bass was last stocked July 1, 2017. Largemouth Bass was last stocked July 1, 2021. Channel Catfish was last stocked July 1, 2018. Walleye was last stocked July 1, 1979. 3 more species are on the stocking report.
- When is Travis stocked?
- Last stocked July 1, 2026. It is stocked about 0.7 times a year since 1967, most often in July. The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2026 it was July 1, 2026, about when it usually is. No plants recorded in 30 years between 1967 and 2026.
- How do you get on Travis?
- Shore fishing is available, there is a boat ramp, and a fee is required. The nearest town is Austin. Facilities include camping. The Lower Colorado River Authority and Travis County Parks operate 15 parks on Lake Travis, several with campgrounds, beaches, picnic areas, boat ramps and shoreline fishing. Entrance and/or launch fees are charged at some parks. Zebra mussels are present; clean, drain and dry boats between trips.
Access and facts
- Water type
- reservoir
- Nearest town
- Austin
- Shore access
- Yes
- Boat ramp
- Yes
- Fee required
- Yes
- Facilities
- camping
The Lower Colorado River Authority and Travis County Parks operate 15 parks on Lake Travis, several with campgrounds, beaches, picnic areas, boat ramps and shoreline fishing. Entrance and/or launch fees are charged at some parks. Zebra mussels are present; clean, drain and dry boats between trips.
Sources: tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026 , tpwd.texas.gov, accessed September 23, 2026
How Travis is stocked
The first plant of the year usually falls in the first week of July. In 2026 it was July 1, 2026, about when it usually is.
No plants recorded in 30 years between 1967 and 2026.
Fish at Travis
Fishing Travis is most likely to be for Striped Bass. Striped Bass accounts for 21 of 43 plants on record, ahead of Largemouth Bass and 5 more.
Striped Bass 21 plants
- Plants
- 21 of 43
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2017
Largemouth Bass 8 plants
- Plants
- 8 of 43
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2021
Channel Catfish 5 plants
- Plants
- 5 of 43
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2018
Walleye 4 plants
- Plants
- 4 of 43
- Last stocked
- July 1, 1979
Smallmouth Bass 3 plants
- Plants
- 3 of 43
- Last stocked
- July 1, 1979
Blue Catfish 1 plant
- Plants
- 1 of 43
- Last stocked
- July 1, 1979
Lone Star Bass 1 plant
- Plants
- 1 of 43
- Last stocked
- July 1, 2026
Fish stocked per year
- 238,0001967
- 13,0001971
- 87,0001972
- 206,2851973
- 163,6111974
- 365,8541976
- 3,878,3251977
- 4,677,9401978
- 4,948,7531979
- 180,0001981
- 183,6991983
- 474,5351988
- 94,6001991
- 110,4902002
- 96,4572005
- 98,8422006
- 103,5692007
- 559,7022008
- 101,8132009
- 99,0972010
- 232,1062011
- 666,7882013
- 88,5092014
- 930,0472015
- 802,0542016
- 86,3262017
- 6172018
- 358,6342019
- 10,1142021
- 274,8532026
Stocking history
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| Date | Species | Quantity | Avg. length | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2026 | Lone Star Bass | 274,853 | – | report |
| July 1, 2021 | Largemouth Bass | 10,114 | – | report |
| July 1, 2019 | Largemouth Bass | 358,634 | – | report |
| July 1, 2018 | Channel Catfish | 617 | – | report |
| July 1, 2017 | Striped Bass | 86,326 | – | report |
| July 1, 2016 | Largemouth Bass | 347,287 | – | report |
| July 1, 2016 | Striped Bass | 454,767 | – | report |
| July 1, 2015 | Largemouth Bass | 424,979 | – | report |
| July 1, 2015 | Striped Bass | 442,047 | – | report |
| July 1, 2015 | Striped Bass | 63,021 | – | report |
| July 1, 2014 | Striped Bass | 88,509 | – | report |
| July 1, 2013 | Striped Bass | 579,363 | – | report |
| July 1, 2013 | Striped Bass | 87,425 | – | report |
| July 1, 2011 | Largemouth Bass | 232,106 | – | report |
| July 1, 2010 | Striped Bass | 99,097 | – | report |
| July 1, 2009 | Striped Bass | 101,813 | – | report |
| July 1, 2008 | Largemouth Bass | 464,568 | – | report |
| July 1, 2008 | Striped Bass | 94,734 | – | report |
| July 1, 2008 | Channel Catfish | 400 | – | report |
| July 1, 2007 | Striped Bass | 103,569 | – | report |
| July 1, 2006 | Striped Bass | 98,842 | – | report |
| July 1, 2005 | Striped Bass | 96,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 2005 | Channel Catfish | 457 | – | report |
| July 1, 2002 | Striped Bass | 110,490 | – | report |
| July 1, 1991 | Striped Bass | 94,600 | – | report |
| July 1, 1988 | Largemouth Bass | 474,535 | – | report |
| July 1, 1983 | Striped Bass | 183,699 | – | report |
| July 1, 1981 | Striped Bass | 180,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1979 | Walleye | 4,503,500 | – | report |
| July 1, 1979 | Smallmouth Bass | 343,940 | – | report |
| July 1, 1979 | Blue Catfish | 101,313 | – | report |
| July 1, 1978 | Walleye | 4,391,640 | – | report |
| July 1, 1978 | Smallmouth Bass | 196,050 | – | report |
| July 1, 1978 | Striped Bass | 90,250 | – | report |
| July 1, 1977 | Walleye | 3,666,925 | – | report |
| July 1, 1977 | Smallmouth Bass | 211,400 | – | report |
| July 1, 1976 | Walleye | 190,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1976 | Striped Bass | 175,854 | – | report |
| July 1, 1974 | Striped Bass | 163,611 | – | report |
| July 1, 1973 | Striped Bass | 206,285 | – | report |
| July 1, 1972 | Channel Catfish | 87,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1971 | Channel Catfish | 13,000 | – | report |
| July 1, 1967 | Largemouth Bass | 238,000 | – | report |
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Species stocked here
- Largemouth Bass (8)
- Channel Catfish (5)
- Striped Bass (21)
- Walleye (4)
- Smallmouth Bass (3)
- Blue Catfish (1)
- Lone Star Bass (1)
Depth-by-season, top lures, and bait notes for each species stocked here are on its own species guide, linked above.