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Lake Buchanan

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Texas, United States

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Largemouth bass

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Bluegill

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Largemouth bass

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Blue catfish

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General info

Lake Buchanan is a lake located in Burnet County, Texas, United States. It is also intersecting with Llano County, Texas. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Striped bass, and Blue catfish.

Location

30°50′45.5″N 98°24′54.5″W
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Official website

tpwd.texas.gov

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Fishing regulations at Lake Buchanan, TX

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Texas can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 21st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Min size

14"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

5

Daily Bag Limit = 5 fish for any combination of largemouth, smallmouth, Alabama, Guadalupe, and spotted bass.


Statewide regulations apply to all public fresh waters except locations noted in the Exceptions to Statewide Freshwater Harvest Regulations.

Micropterus nigricans

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30°50′45.5″N 98°24′54.5″W
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Reviews of Lake Buchanan

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Cities nearby

Tow

4.1 miles away

Buchanan Dam

4.7 miles away

Burnet

12.4 miles away

Kingsland

12.7 miles away

Highland Haven

16.5 miles away

Llano

16.8 miles away

Lampasas

20.4 miles away

Meadowlakes

20.7 miles away

Bertram

22.0 miles away

Lometa

25.7 miles away

Double Horn

26.9 miles away

Round Mountain

28.9 miles away

Briggs

29.4 miles away

San Saba

30.2 miles away

Liberty Hill

32.7 miles away

Copperas Cove

35.2 miles away

Santa Rita Ranch

36.8 miles away

Florence

37.0 miles away

Leander

37.9 miles away

Johnson City

39.5 miles away

Volente

40.9 miles away

Fort Hood

42.6 miles away

Richland Springs

43.1 miles away

Evant

46.3 miles away

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FAQ about Lake Buchanan fishing

Lake Buchanan is a lake located in Burnet County, Texas, United States. It is also intersecting with Llano County, Texas. Its coordinates are:
30°50′45.5″N 98°24′54.5″W
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