The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Buchanan
Llano County, Texas · 22,200 acres (34.7 sq mi)
70°F water, level 1019 ft, calm this morning.
About Lake Buchanan
Lake Buchanan is a reservoir in Llano County, Texas, covering 22,200 acres. It was made by Buchanan Dam on the Colorado River. Lake Buchanan, completed in 1937, was the first of the chain of Texas Highland Lakes formed along the Colorado River.
It stretches about 12.9 miles end to end with roughly 64 miles of shoreline. At about 1,020 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. The deepest water is about 132 ft. Buchanan Dam is right by the lake. The closest city is Leander, about 34 miles away.
- Size
- 22,200 acres (34.7 sq mi)
- Deepest
- About 132 ft
- Shoreline
- About 64 miles
- End to end
- About 12.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 1,020 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Buchanan Dam, Colorado River
- County
- Llano County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 0 mph
Saturday Fair
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Lake Buchanan
The fish here: largemouth bass, striped bass, white bass, catfish and crappie. With the surface at 70°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Active early and late. Head to shade, docks and grass in midday.
- FairStriped bass
Warming. Early-morning topwater, then they go deep.
- GoodWhite bass
Schools chasing bait on points. Watch for splashes.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
7-day trend: not enough daily readings yet.
Latest reading .
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:58 am · sunset 5:36 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Buchanan
- Buchanan Damon the shore
- Kingslandabout 5.7 mi south
- Burnetabout 8.3 mi southeast
- Granite Shoalsabout 11 mi south
- Leandernearest city, about 34 mi southeast
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Questions about Lake Buchanan
What fish are in Lake Buchanan?
Lake Buchanan holds largemouth bass, striped bass, white bass, catfish and crappie. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Buchanan?
About 132 ft at the deepest point. The 3-D view shows where the deep water is.
How big is Lake Buchanan?
22,200 acres, with about 64 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Buchanan?
Buchanan Dam is on the shore; Kingsland is about 5.7 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Lake Buchanan today?
The surface was about 70°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Buchanan on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
