Lake Travis, Early Fall Report

[kleighwest]

As we move into early fall, I am finding fish near creek channel swing banks, on the main lake. This type of transition is the first area deep schools of bait fish will pull up from, moving out of the creek channel toward shallower water. During high sun, I am focusing on docks and walkways that provide shade. In low light or more windy conditions, I seek out chunk rock and other irregularities on the bank. Bonus tip: When it’s windy, look for sharp mud lines, they make for great ambush points.

[Ron Mc]

I've always found mixing seams from cool spring creeks to stack fish.
The gamefish hang in the cooler water, while the baitfish choke in the warmer water, trying to avoid being eaten.
Each will cross back and forth on the thermal seam, the baitfish to breathe, and the gamefish to feed.

[kleighwest]

Makes a lot of sense. I'm all about fishing seams, whether that means current, mud lines, or temperature differences in your case.