Lake Buchanan
Lake Buchanan is a 22,211-acre Colorado River reservoir in Burnet and Llano counties, impounded in 1937, with a 132-foot maximum depth. TPWD rates white bass, striped bass and catfish excellent.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
White Bass
Excellent; spring runs up the Colorado River
Striped Bass
Excellent; stocked by TPWD
Blue Catfish
Excellent; blues dominate
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
Flathead Catfish
Live bait around wood and rock at night.
Largemouth Bass
Good; under-rated
Crappie
White crappie, Fair
Boat launches
1 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Buchanan are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
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Search more bait shops near Lake Buchanan ↗Local tips
- White bass run up the Colorado River from February to May, mostly above Beaver Creek.
- The dam end and east side are rocky; the upper west side is flats and flooded brush.
- Clean, drain and dry boats; zebra mussels are present.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.