Highland Lakes Second Largest Body of Water

Lake Buchanan is very popular with boaters, campers, fishermen, and swimmers. People of all ages make the trip to enjoy everything the Texas Hill Country has to offer. One major benefit of being on a lake this large is that you'll never feel crowded. There's always plenty of elbow room on each of the Highland Lakes.

Lake Buchanan has a unique feature you won't find at the other Highland Lakes. There are granite gravel shores along portions of the lake that provide an ideal beach for swimming, wading and sunbathing.

The Lake Buchanan picture above is of a privately owned lighthouse that is near Buchanan Dam.  It can be seen as you drive along at the south end of Lake Buchanan on Hwy 29.

Lake Buchanan History and Facts

Lake Buchanan is the 2nd largest of the Highland Lakes in Central Texas with a length of 30 miles and a width at the widest point of just under 5 miles. Lake Buchanan also has an astounding 124 miles of shoreline.

Lake Buchanan was formed by the construction of the Buchanan Dam. When it was built in 1938, Buchanan Dam was considered to be the longest multiple-arch dam in the U.S. with a length of just over two miles. The lake and dam were named after U.S. Representative J.P. Buchanan.

Lake Buchanan is located 60 miles northwest of Austin and 95 miles north of San Antonio. It's about 200 miles south of Dallas/Fort Worth and 200 miles west of Houston.

Poppy's Pointe Lakefront Resort

on the west side of Lake Buchanan

9 cabins, one house that sleeps 16, Forty-one RV spaces, large swimming pool, basketball court, volleyball, horseshoes and washer pits, giant chess, recreation/meeting room, boat ramp, waterfront for fishing.

 

Rainbow Hearth Bed and Breakfast

east side of Lake Buchanan, TX

Nine lakeside acres of lush tree-covered hills and panoramic views. Featuring: beautifully and deliciously prepared organic and natural food, intimate, candle-lit dining, "Sleep Number" (TM) beds, spa and hiking trails, and the finest massages available...anywhere!.

 

Lake Buchanan Fishing Guide Service

Lake Buchanan

Captain Fermin Fernandez has been guiding the lake for over 35 years. He is professional but fun and has caught more trophy stripers than any other guide service on Lake Buchanan. Guiding out of a 25-ft twin Honda engines center console, he has ample room and all the necessary equipment for your fishing trip. Look us up on the web at trophystripers.com 512-755-1007

 

Rhino Brothers Guide Service

Lake Buchanan

Welcome to Rhino Brothers Outdoors. We look forward to accommodating you on a great fishing trip on Lake Buchanan. Your guide Chris Reinhardt has over 40 years of experience on these waters and will put you on some fish. We have top of the line technology and equipment to give you the best opportunity to catch fish. Give us a call at 512-716-9395 and we'll get you booked for a great experience on beautiful Lake Buchanan.

 

 

Real Estate

 

Lake LBJ Real Estate - MLS Search

The Highland Lakes Area - TX

Giles Summerlin with RE/MAX of Marble Falls specializes in Lake LBJ Real Estate and Texas Hill Country Lake Living.

 

Planning on bringing your pets to the Highland Lakes?

Warning about harmful Algae.
A harmful algae bloom occurs when cyanobacteria, also called blue-green algae, produce toxins that can harm people and pets if they drink the lake water

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