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Texas is a big-state bass fishery built on reservoirs like Travis, Fork and Falcon, where the pre-spawn warm-up in February and March is the headline season.
Lake Travis · Lady Bird Lake
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The score on each city card is computed from the local weather forecast for today. Open a city page for the full seven-day outlook, factor breakdown and recommended windows. Fishing rules in Texas vary by water type and season, so always check the current regulations before you go.
Seasonally, Texas's strongest month across 2 years of recorded weather at Austin is July — 100% of its days rate Good or better — and January is the weakest at 10%. That is roughly 219 good days a year. See the season report for the best time of year to fish in Texas and every other state's month-by-month table.
Texas is a big-state bass fishery built on reservoirs like Travis, Fork and Falcon, where the pre-spawn warm-up in February and March is the headline season. Use the city page below for a live weather-based index, then check the Texas wildlife agency for seasons and limits.
Yes, anglers 16 and older need a Texas fishing license. Buy through the Texas state wildlife or natural-resources agency; rules can differ between freshwater and tidal water.
The LureScore index is an informational planning signal based on weather, not a guarantee of fish activity or a catch. Always follow local regulations.