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Lake Buchanan is the biggest Highland Lake, known for striped bass and white bass.
Looking for the latest Lake Buchanan river report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with live flows, current conditions, hatches and the flies working now on the Lake Buchanan.
Water level
There is no public daily water level gauge for Lake Buchanan that we can show here. Check with the managing agency or a local shop for the latest.
Wind forecast
Lake Buchanan fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Water is cooling, and bass are moving to points, creek mouths and shallow cover.
Streamers and crayfish patterns along the edges early and late in the day.
Stocking report
See the Texas Parks and Wildlife stocking reports for the latest stocking at Lake Buchanan and other Texas waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Lake Buchanan, bring: Clouser Minnow #2-6, Woolly Bugger #4-8, Crayfish #4-6, Popper #4-8, Damselfly Nymph #10-12, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Scud Bomb #12-16, Pitching Leech #10, Circus Peanut #4.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Lake Buchanan lake details
| Access | Public ramps around the lake. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 500 ft |
| Nearest town | Burnet, Texas |
| Best season | Fall through spring |
| Fish | Striped and white bass, largemouth, catfish |
| Regulations | Check the Texas Parks and Wildlife regulations before you go. A Texas fishing license with a freshwater endorsement is required for anglers 17 and older. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 0X to 2X |
| Ice fishing | Does not freeze. |
| Camping | Black Rock Park |
| Kids | Yes. |
| Good to know | Big, windy water. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Bass slow down. Fish slow and deep.
Spring
Bass spawn in the shallows.
Summer
Hot. Fish at dawn and dusk.
Fall
Bass feed hard as the water cools.
How to get there
From Burnet, take State Highway 29 west.