Lake Buchanan
Burnet County, Texas21,983 acresView mapDirections
No nutrient or algae sampling on record from TCEQ for this lake.
- 132 ft max depth
- Public access
Lake Buchanan in Burnet County, Texas has water-quality measurements published by TCEQ, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 132 ft. Surface area: 21983 acres.
Lake Buchanan is a 21,983-acre lake in Burnet County, Texas with a maximum depth of 132 feet. Limited fish-species data available. Public access is available with 2 public boat landings.
Source: EPA Water Quality Portal sampling records, TCEQ. Methodology: how these readings are compared.
What Lake Buchanan is good for
From access and monitoring records, not editorial picks.
- Boat launch2 documented ramps
- Deep water132 ft surveyed max depth
- Big water21,983 acres
Swimming conditions
No readingNot rated
Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
Whether Lake Buchanan is safe to swim in today is a call for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the county health department, who post current advisories. LakeQuality does not issue swimming clearances.
Water quality measurements for Lake Buchanan
These are the measurements TCEQ publishes for Lake Buchanan, shown as reported. The condition class beside each reading is the EPA National Lakes Assessment class for this lake’s ecoregion.
No clarity data. TSI undefined.
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Lake Details
Max depth
132 ft
Surface area
21,983 acres
Shoreline
123 mi
Public access
Yes
Listed by TCEQ
Recreation & Access
- Burnet County ParkPublic
- Cedar Point (Park)Public
Named access points in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory, within about 3 miles. More lakes with boat ramps
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Frequently asked questions about Lake Buchanan
Where is Lake Buchanan?
- Lake Buchanan is a lake in Burnet County, Texas. Its water-quality measurements are published by TCEQ and shown on this page as reported.
What is the water quality of Lake Buchanan?
- Lake Buchanan in Burnet County, Texas has water-quality measurements published by TCEQ, shown here as reported. Maximum depth: 132 ft. Surface area: 21983 acres.
Is Lake Buchanan safe to swim in?
- Nutrient and algae readings are not a swimming clearance. Check local advisories before you swim.
How deep is Lake Buchanan?
- Lake Buchanan has a maximum depth of 132 feet. The lake covers 21983 acres.
Are there boat ramps on Lake Buchanan?
- Lake Buchanan has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Named access points include Burnet County Park, Cedar Point (Park). Public access is listed as yes.
Can I fish at Lake Buchanan?
- Lake Buchanan has 2 documented boat landings in the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory. Seasons, size and bag limits, and whether you need a license are set by Texas's fish and wildlife agency, so check its current regulations before you go.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements for Lake Buchanan come from the EPA Water Quality Portal. Per-sample source details are not recorded for this lake.
Other records on this page
Named boat-access points from the USGS National Boat Ramps inventory