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