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The lake is 63.75 miles long, has over 271 miles of shoreline and its maximum width is 4.5 miles. The lake covers 18,929 acres. As the “Crown Jewel” of the Central Texas Highland Lakes, Lake Travis is THE most visited freshwater recreational vacation destination in the state.

Lake Travis is a reservoir on the Colorado River in central Texas in the United States. Serving principally as a flood-control reservoir, Lake Travis' historical minimum to maximum water height change is nearly 100 feet.

One of the most exciting activities in Lake Travis is scuba diving in the fresh lake waters. This is your best chance to admire the freshwater life and spend some time exploring the depths of this lake. Scuba diving with your friends is one of the top fun things to do in Lake Travis near Austin.

A visit to Lake Travis provides awesome views, even in the dead of winter. The sunsets from vantage points on the east are the best ( try the Oasis). Any time of day works well. If course normal lake activities are great in the warmer times of years but January still provides great views.

Lake Characteristics. Location: On the Colorado River northwest of Austin in Travis and Burnet counties Surface area: 18,622 acres Maximum depth: 190 feet Impounded: 1942. Water Conditions. Current Lake Level Conservation Pool Elevation: 681 ft. msl, but lake is usually below this level Fluctuation: High, 10-20 feet