| ACCESS/CAMPING - (See Boating for Ramps and Marinas)
There are five good boat ramps, four on the east side and one on the west side of the
lake. The first ramp is on the east side of the dam off Texas Highway 29. Look for the
brown sign (HWY 690) that points the way to the ramp. Burnet County Park, off FM 2341 at
mid-lake, has recently built a new concrete two-lane ramp. This ramp is usually open
during periods of low water. It is susceptible to a northwest wind, so watch the weather
if you launch here. A concrete ramp, well protected from the wind, is located at
Thunderbird Lodge off FM 2341 at (512) 756-4878. This private facility charges $5.00 to
launch. Llano County Park, on the west side, offers a free ramp off FM 261. This ramp is
well protected from the wind. Unimproved boat ramps are available at Cedar Point
Recreation Area and at Colorado Bend State Park
(325) 628-3240.
Colorado Bend offers access for
anglers wishing to wade fish for white bass in the upper reaches of the river above Lake
Buchanan during the spring spawning run. Camping is available at Colorado Bend, Canyon of the Eagles, and also at Inks Lake State Park, just a short drive
from Lake Buchanan. This is a popular park, so it's a good idea to make reservations well
in advance. Many
private facilities on Buchanan offer camping, fishing piers, and docks. For details, check
the Buchanan/Inks Chamber of Commerce website.
MAPS
The LCRA (512) 473-4083 offers a good map of the lake. Maps made by private companies are
also available at tackle and sporting goods stores.
FISHING
REGULATIONS
All fish are currently regulated under statewide
regulations, with the exception of white bass, which has a 12-inch minumum length
limit. The 12 inch minimum for white bass is designed to protect females from harvest
before they reach sexual maturity.
ANGLING
OPPORTUNITIES
| Species |
Poor |
Fair |
Good |
Excellent |
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Location:
On the Colorado River in Burnet & Llano counties, west of the town of Burnet and east
of Llano. Lake Buchanan is the largest lake in the Highland Lakes Chain on the
Colorado River.
