Bass Fishing Near You — Central Texas

Written by — professional Central Texas bass fishing guide since 2000. 50+ years fishing these waters, 26+ years guiding, thousands of trips across all 16 lakes he personally fishes. More about Bryan →

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Wherever you are around Austin and Central Texas, there's a great bass lake close by. Find your town for the nearest lakes, drive times, and which one to fish — then book a guided trip with Bryan Cotter.

Austin

Trophy bass and the state fish, right in the city.

Cedar Park

Texas Hawgs' home base — minutes from Travis.

Round Rock

Quick shot to Travis, or north to smallmouth.

Georgetown

Between the Highland Lakes and smallmouth country.

Leander

Minutes from Lake Travis' north shore.

Pflugerville

Decker next door, Travis a short hop.

Liberty Hill

Doorstep to the Highland Lakes.

Lakeway

You already live on Lake Travis.

Bee Cave

A quick drop to Travis and Austin.

Lago Vista

On Lake Travis' north shore.

Jonestown

Right on Travis' north end.

Dripping Springs

Hill Country gateway — grass or hydrilla.

Belton

On the best smallmouth lake around.

Temple

Smallmouth country next door.

Killeen

Belton smallmouth minutes away.

Waco

Head south for Belton smallmouth.

Burnet

Heart of the Highland Lakes.

Marble Falls

Walk to the water — on the Highland chain.

Kingsland

Where the Llano meets the Highland Lakes.

Llano

Gateway to trophy Lake Buchanan.

Don't see your town? I guide anglers from all over Central Texas — if you're within a couple hours of Austin, there's a lake for you. See rates and book or call 512-762-0190.