Lake Buchanan

Lake Characteristics

Location: On the Colorado River in Burnet County and Llano counties, west of the town of Burnet
Surface area: 22,211 acres
Maximum depth: 132 feet
Impounded: 1937

Aquatic Vegetation

No significant aquatic vegetation present

Predominant Fish Species

• Largemouth bass
• White bass
• Striped Bass
• Catfish

There are five good boat ramps, four on the east side and one on the west side of the lake. Unimproved ramps are available at Cedar Point Recreation Area and at Colorado Bend State Park. 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 away. Many private facilities on Buchanan offer camping, fishing piers, and docks. For details, check the Buchanan/Inks Chamber of Commerce website.