Reservoir · Texas
Lake Buchanan near Burnet
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
79°F
Feels like
86°F
Wind
6 mph S
Wind gust
18 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 5, 2026, 2:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this lake
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.03 in
Last 48 hours
0.03 in
Little recent rainfall near this lake.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 3 AM
Clear
Temp 78°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 7 AM
Clear
Temp 75°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 11 AM
Clear
Temp 88°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 3 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 97°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 7 PM
Showers
Temp 85°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.29 in
Wind 18 mph
Sat 11 PM
Overcast
Temp 79°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Showers
High 97°F / Low 75°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.29 in
Max gust 23 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Heavy rain
High 90°F / Low 76°F
Chance 20%
Precip 0.17 in
Max gust 22 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Overcast
High 101°F / Low 77°F
Chance 11%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 mph
Tue, Sep 8
Overcast
High 102°F / Low 77°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 25 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
Lake Buchanan is a public LCRA / TPWD Highland Lakes reservoir fishery. Elevation-only USGS context is not treated as a live thermal Monitoring-Backed path. Static fishery information does not create or change a live ordinal rating.
Target species
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus nigricans
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
TPWD Lake Buchanan black-bass target.
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
TPWD Lake Buchanan catfish fishery.
Striped bass
Morone saxatilis
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
TPWD Lake Buchanan striped bass fishery.
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
Public Texas reservoir fishery. Elevation-only USGS context is not treated as a live thermal Monitoring-Backed path. Static fishery information does not create or change a live ordinal rating.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Access and Public Fishing Rights
TPWD documents public reservoir fishing access. Catalog coordinates remain the USGS monitoring point, not a verified ramp pin.
Stocking information
Confirm current TPWD stockings on official TPWD pages. Occurrence is not treated as a current stocking claim.
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. Do not treat copied limits as timeless fact.
Target Species
Largemouth Bass, Striped Bass, Channel Catfish
Public Access
Public
Boat Launch
Available
Shore Fishing
Available
Description
USGS lake/reservoir monitoring location 08148000 (LCRA Lk Buchanan nr Burnet, TX). Coordinates are the USGS monitoring-location point. Current continuous values are lake/reservoir elevation only (lake/reservoir elevation NAVD88 (62615)); the app currently displays flow, gage height, and water temperature, so live in-app readings may be empty until elevation support is added. Surface area, depth, access, and species fields are left blank pending confirmation from authoritative state or federal recreation sources.
