Reservoir · Texas
Lake Buchanan near Burnet
Location Snapshot
Lake Buchanan near Burnet is a large Highland Lakes reservoir in central Texas. Largemouth bass, striped bass, and channel catfish provide the principal fishing opportunities.
Current Lake Rating
Unavailable
A condition rating is not available from the current lake evidence.
Rating confidence: Low
Should I Go?
Not Enough Data
Fishing guidance for this destination based on available lake conditions, weather, and seasonal context. It is not a boating, swimming, ice, or access-safety rating.
Why
- Not enough current water information is available to recommend a reliable fishing window
- Configured water observations are currently unavailable.
Current Readings
Key lake readings are not available right now.
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Weather Near Lake
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
55°F
Feels like
53°F
Wind
1 mph NE
Wind gust
3 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 4:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this lake
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this lake.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 7 AM
Clear
Temp 54°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Tue 11 AM
Clear
Temp 70°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Tue 3 PM
Clear
Temp 78°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Tue 7 PM
Clear
Temp 71°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 11 PM
Clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Wed 3 AM
Overcast
Temp 59°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Clear
High 79°F / Low 54°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 10 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 80°F / Low 55°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 10 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 84°F / Low 61°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 16 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 83°F / Low 60°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 30 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this lake's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence lake level and access, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, and reservoir operations where applicable.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Reservoir Elevation History
Elevation is reported relative to the datum used by this USGS monitoring site. Elevations from different lakes or datums should not be directly compared.
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Lake Buchanan.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Largemouth bass are primary and established in Lake Buchanan near Burnet. Channel catfish and striped bass are common and established.
Target species
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Striped bass
Morone saxatilis
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Official sources
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Texas
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
Lake Details
Regulation Summary
Texas freshwater fishing regulations apply. Confirm current TPWD seasons, limits, and reservoir notices. Limits change, so confirm the current official rules.
Target Species
Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Channel Catfish
Public Access
Public
Boat Launch
Available
Shore Fishing
Available