This dive site, Lake Travis, is known as the "Crown Jewel" of the Central Texas Highland Lakes, making it a highly visited freshwater recreational destination. Divers primarily explore a variety of boat wrecks and several unique metal sculptures, including a scuba diver, a sea turtle, and a shark, which serve as interesting underwater navigation points and attractions. The lake's extensive size (63.75 miles long) offers numerous potential exploration areas, though specific navigation usually revolves around known wreck or sculpture sites.
While Lake Travis is a freshwater environment, divers can expect to see common freshwater fish species such as largemouth bass, catfish, sunfish, and carp. Freshwater plants and algae form the natural aquatic vegetation. No large marine animals or coral reefs are present, as it is an inland lake.
The best time to visit Lake Travis for diving is generally during the warmer months when water temperatures are more comfortable and visibility might be slightly better, although visibility in freshwater lakes can be variable. Divers and freedivers should be aware of boat traffic, especially during peak recreational periods, and utilize dive flags. The moderate depths make it excellent for recreational diving and freediving practice.
