November Bass Fishing
Month · water 55–66°F
November is late fall in Central Texas. Bass feed up ahead of winter, still schooling on shad but increasingly relating to cooling structure. The turnover is finishing, and a jig, reaction baits and finesse all produce as the fish transition toward their winter areas.
Why: Late fall — feeding up before winter.
Evidence: Verified knowledge from Bryan Cotter, 26+ years guiding all 16 Central Texas lakes.
Related: Lake Travis · Lake Buchanan · Bass fishing by season
Verified Answered by Bryan Cotter, Texas Hawgs guide · Updated Jul 12, 2026
The pattern
Late-fall feeding; schooling shad plus a building structure and jig bite.
Where the bass are: Shad in creeks and on points; cooling structure and channel edges.
What they're doing: Feeding up before winter; grouping on structure as it cools.
November at a glance
- Type
- Month
- Months
- Nov
- Water temp
- 55–66°F
- Spawn phase
- Fall Transition
How to fish it
Go-to techniques: Crankbait Fishing, Football Jig, Spinnerbait, Jerkbait, Offshore / Ledge Fishing.
Best lures: Squarebill Crankbait, Football Jig, Lipless Crankbait, Jerkbait, Swimbait.
Best lakes right now
Lake Travis · Lake Buchanan · Fayette County · Lake Austin
Conditions in play
What to expect
A solid feeding month with both schooling and structure options as fish bulk up for winter.
Common mistakes
- Fishing only the summer-deep spots
- Not adjusting as fish move to winter areas
Keep exploring
All seasons & months · Bass fishing calendar · Conditions · Central Texas bass fishing guide
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