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Lake Buchanan

Fishing information for Lake Buchanan in Llano County, Texas, including documented fish, lake facts, access planning, cover, and official regulations sources.

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Fish species in Lake Buchanan

Official stocking history

Stocking records show that the following fish or strains were stocked here. A historical stocking does not by itself prove that a self-sustaining population remains today.

Buchanan is a good lake to consider when white bass or stripers are the main reason for going. Its rocky lower end and broader, brushier upper water also support bass and catfish fishing.

Where and how to fish

In spring, investigate the upper Colorado River arm and the water around Beaver Creek for white bass and stripers. Bass anglers can work rock on the east side and near the dam with crankbaits or topwaters. When the lake rises, newly flooded brush on the upper western side adds shallow cover.

Access and time at the lake

Burnet County Park is a public launch on the east side. Canyon of the Eagles provides lakeside camping, and Black Rock Park is another access choice on the west side. Pick facilities on Buchanan itself if you want a fishing-and-camping trip without moving to another lake.

Sources for this lake guide

Access and facilities

7 public or commercial access facilities are listed for Lake Buchanan. Listed facilities include parking at 6 sites, restrooms at 6 sites, courtesy docks at 2 sites, ADA access at 2 sites, and camping at 4 sites.

Cover and structure

Useful fishing structure documented around Lake Buchanan includes brush and woody cover, ledges, and flats.

Check the evidence

Sources and what they establish

Source dates describe the evidence, not a live catch forecast. Check the managing authority before planning access or keeping fish.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Texas Lake Finder

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Largemouth Bass — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries records

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Striped Bass — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Texas Lake Finder

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Striped Bass — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries records

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • White Bass — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Texas Lake Finder

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • White Bass — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries records

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  • Black Crappie — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries records

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Blue Catfish — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries records

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Bluegill — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries records

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Channel Catfish — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries records

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Common Carp — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries records

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Flathead Catfish — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries records

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Freshwater Drum — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries records

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Gizzard Shad — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries records

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Goldfish — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries records

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Grass Carp — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries records

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

  • Green Sunfish — supporting source

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department fisheries records

    The linked source supports this fish’s presence or stocking in this water.

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    This is not a record catch or a measure of how many fish are there today. The source may describe an earlier period.

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