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Lake Travis Fishing Regulations 2026
Lake Travis fishing regulations in 2026: top targets are largemouth bass, striped bass. 24 current rules across 4 species from TPWD.
Rules (24)
TPWD regulates 24 rules across 4 species at this water.
Largemouth Bass
Southeast Texas (Includes Public Waters Bordering Adjacent Counties)
- Min size
- 12"
TimpsonOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 21"
Bass 14 inches and less or 21 inches or greater in length may be retained. Only one bass 21 inches or greater may be retained.
Walter E. LongOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 21"
Bass 14 inches and less or 21 inches or greater in length may be retained. Only one bass 21 inches or greater may be retained.
Wheeler BranchOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 21"
Bass 14 inches and less or 21 inches or greater in length may be retained. Only one bass 21 inches or greater may be retained.
Texas statewide
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Min size
- 14"
- Max size
- 16"
only bass 16 inches in length or less may be retained
Striped Bass
Sabine River (From Toledo Bend Dam To I.h. 10 Bridge)Open
- Status
- Permitted
no MLL, daily bag = 5, and only 2 striped bass, 30 inches or greater, may be retained each day
TexomaOpen
- Status
- Permitted
no MLL, daily bag = 10 and possession limit = 20, and only 2 striped or hybrid striped bass, 20 inches or greater, may be retained each day. Culling of striped bass and hybrid striped bass is prohibited.
Toledo Bend*Open
- Status
- Permitted
no MLL, daily bag = 5, and only 2 striped bass, 30 inches or greater, may be retained each day
Zebra Mussels
Lake TravisOpen
- Status
- Permitted
statewide rule requires draining of water from boats and onboard receptacles when leaving or approaching public fresh waters
All Species
Lake Travis In Burnet And Travis CountiesOpen
- Status
- Permitted
comprises all impounded waters of the Colorado River from the Mansfield Dam (Lake Travis Dam) upstream to the Max Starcke Dam (Lake Marble Falls Dam), including the Pedernales River upstream to the Hammetts CrossingHamilton Pool Road bridge
FAQ
Who regulates fishing on Lake Travis?
TPWD regulates fishing on Lake Travis.
What species can I target on Lake Travis?
Lake Travis is best known for largemouth bass, striped bass. Other species are present and tracked in the rule tables below.
Where should I verify these rules?
These rules summarize TPWD's published content. Always confirm with the official source before keeping a catch.
Reference only. Regulations change mid-season. Always verify with the official source before keeping a catch.