Bass Fishing Near Georgetown, TX
Williamson County · Central Texas
Georgetown sits between two great options: Stillhouse Hollow and Lake Belton to the north for smallmouth and clear-water largemouth, and Lake Travis to the southwest for a high-numbers day. Both are inside 45 minutes.
Why: Between the Highland Lakes and smallmouth country.
Evidence: Verified knowledge from Bryan Cotter, 26+ years guiding all 16 Central Texas lakes.
Related: Stillhouse Hollow · Areas we serve
Verified Answered by Bryan Cotter, Texas Hawgs guide · Updated Jul 12, 2026
Georgetown is one of the few spots where a rare Central Texas smallmouth (Stillhouse, Belton) and a Highland Lakes numbers day (Travis) are both an easy drive.
Closest lakes we guide
Stillhouse Hollow ~35 min top pick
Guided Stillhouse Hollow bass fishing - one of the best numbers lakes around and a rare Central Texas smallmouth fishery.
Lake Belton ~35 min
Guided Lake Belton bass fishing - clear Corps water with good numbers and smallmouth in the mix, north of Austin.
Lake Travis ~40 min
Guided Lake Travis bass fishing with Bryan Cotter - great numbers, perfect for kids and first-timers, with a shot at a quality fish.
Decker Lake ~35 min
Guided Decker Lake (Walter E. Long) bass fishing - quality bass and hybrids in warm water. Note: guided trips paused until 2027.
Plan your Georgetown trip
Not sure when to come or what they'll be biting? Start with the season-by-season patterns and the conditions that drive the bite, then pick your target from the bass species we catch. I'll build the day around what you want.
North for smallmouth, south for numbers — tell me your goal and I'll pick the lake.
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