Lake Buchanan

Lake Buchanan was formed by the construction of Buchanan Dam by the Lower Colorado River Authority to provide a water supply for the region and to provide hydroelectric power. Buchanan Dam, a structure over 2 mi in length, was completed in 1939.

About Lake Buchanan

Lake Buchanan was formed by the construction of Buchanan Dam by the Lower Colorado River Authority to provide a water supply for the region and to provide hydroelectric power. Buchanan Dam, a structure over 2 mi (3.2 km) in length, was completed in 1939. Lake Buchanan was the first of the Texas Highland Lakes to be formed, and with 22,333 acres (34.9 sq mi; 90.4 km2) of surface water, it is also the largest. The surface of the lake includes area in both Burnet and Llano Counties. The lake is west of the city of Burnet, Texas. Wikipedia

Lake Buchanan Videos:

Stripedbass fishing on Lake Buchanan

Stripedbass fishing Lake Buchanan

Lake Buchanan Fishing Reports:

View our Lake Buchanan Fishing Reports or checkout the Texas Parks & Wildlife Reports Here

Lake Buchanan Public Access / Boat Ramps:

View the current Lake Buchana Public Access Map from Texas Parks & Wildlife website.