Kayaking the Perimeter/Shoreline of Lake Travis

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Kayaking the Perimeter/Shoreline of Lake Travis

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Howdy friends!

I'm located in Austin/Cedar Park and primarily paddle on Lake Travis whenever I'm able to get out. I joined this forum to ask this question because I couldn't find an answer anywhere else on the interweb. (Maybe I hadn't looked hard enough) I love fishing but wouldn't call myself an angler, I just love to paddle.


That being said, has anyone on here kayaked the whole shoreline/ perimeter of Lake Travis? Or do you know of anyone who has? How long it took them? Where they camped maybe? Other tips or insights? I realize this is a massive undertaking as Lake Travis is about 60 nautical miles long one way. I want to take on the endeavor but certainly want to plan ahead and prepare.


I have and early 80's Cypress Dagger (12') and am thinking about asking friends or family to leave food drops at certain point along the lake. I also plan and camping at certain spots along the lake.


Please let me know if you or anyone has any experience with this. Thanks in advance!
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you'll need to decide how far up the river arms you want to go, past Spicewood up the Colorado arm?

from Cedar Park, I'd be paddling Lake Georgetown.
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You're talking about a long kayak ride along the banks ALL THE WAY AROUND. I guess it would take you a week to be able to fish the entire shoreline including branches and arms off the main lake. You would have to fish for 18 hours a day as well. Good luck! Let us know how it goes!
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My biggest concern would be wind. If you find yourself paddling a north shoreline for a few days in a strong south wind it could make for a long few days
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Ron Mc wrote:you'll need to decide how far up the river arms you want to go, past Smithville up the Colorado arm?

from Cedar Park, I'd be paddling Lake Georgetown.
I understand that's way south on the Colorado. I won't be near that area. I'm focused on the stretch of water from Mansfield Dam to Spicewood or maybe Marble Falls.

Agreed though, Lake Georgetown would be good training.

kickingback wrote:You're talking about a long kayak ride along the banks ALL THE WAY AROUND. I guess it would take you a week to be able to fish the entire shoreline including branches and arms off the main lake. You would have to fish for 18 hours a day as well. Good luck! Let us know how it goes!
Haha. I know!! Talk about a long haul! I won't be doing any fishing though so that's ok. I don't have the Dagger (a sit in) rigged for fishing anyway. Thanks! Will keep you posted on the process and the trip!
imaoldmanyoungsalt wrote:My biggest concern would be wind. If you find yourself paddling a north shoreline for a few days in a strong south wind it could make for a long few days
Oldmanyoungsalt,

Thank you! I hadn't thought about that. I'll plan accordingly. Most of the first half of the trip with be north by northwest out to Spicewood/Marble Falls.

I'm still looking through places to stay. Pace Bend on the east side of the park is one spot I'll camp but I still need other spots along the river. If you guys can think of any others, please holler!! Thanks guys!
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of course I meant Spicewood, haven't been on Travis since the 90s, when I sailed an O'Day there.
When I lived there you drove around the lake to get away from traffic.
Lake Georgetown is good fishing, also
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You’d better plan on at least a month
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