Lake Buchanan, Texas

Lake Buchanan, Texas
Facts & Features

Buchanan lake and dam were the first completed in the Highland Lakes chain (Buchanan, Inks, Wirtz, Starcke, Mansfield and Tom Miller on Lake Austin) and were built primarily to store water and supply hydroelectricity. They are named for U.S. Rep. J.P. Buchanan, who helped secure federal funds.

The oldest, largest, and northernmost of the Highland Lakes is known as “Big Buc” to the locals and fishermen who frequent its waters. The 31 mile length, 5.5 mile width, and 124 miles of shoreline, give Lake Buchanan plenty of room for all types of recreational activity.

For more information, call Lower Colorado River Authority, Reservoir Controlling Authority, (512) 473-3200 or 1(800) 776-5272.

Lake Buchanan, Texas
Public Access Points

A: Buchanan Dam
B: Burnet County Park
C: Thunderbird Lodge
D: Canyon of the Eagles
E: Colorado Bend S.P.
F: Cedar Point
G. Llano County/Blackrock Park

Lake Buchanan, Texas
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Lake Buchanan, Texas
Area Businesses

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Lake Buchanan, Texas
Game Fish & Online Licenses

Note: Fishing currently managed with statewide regulations.

• Largemouth Bass
• White Bass
• Striped Bass
• Catfish
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Lake Buchanan, Texas
Lake Map & Directions

10 miles northwest of Burnet in Burnet and Llano counties.

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