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Lake Buchanan

Texas
88.96 km²
30.8183, -98.4227
NHD 69727703
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About Lake Buchanan

Lake Buchanan is a natural lake or pond in Texas, United States. It covers approximately 88.96 km² (21983 acres). The lake centroid is located at 30.8183° N, 98.4227° W. Fish species records for this lake are still being compiled. Lake boundary and identifier come from the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

At a glance

Best season
October – April
Cooler months fish best in the south
Natural lake
Very large
Big-water tactics apply
Species diversity
Data pending
Records still being compiled
Access
Public waterbody
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Weather at Lake Buchanan

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Best fishing times today

Day length: 13h 55m
Dawn11:16
Sunrise11:43
Sunset01:38
Dusk02:05

Bite windows today

  • Dawn10:4612:43Excellent
  • Morning12:4318:40Good
  • Midday18:4022:38Calm
  • Afternoon22:3800:38Good
  • Dusk00:3802:35Excellent
  • Night02:3510:46Good
Moon: 14% · waxing15:10

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Frequently asked questions

What fish species live in Lake Buchanan?

No fish species have been catalogued yet for Lake Buchanan. Records are pulled from GBIF and updated regularly.

How big is Lake Buchanan?

Lake Buchanan covers approximately 88.96 square kilometres (21983 acres), based on the USGS National Hydrography Dataset.

Where is Lake Buchanan located?

Lake Buchanan is located in Texas, United States, with its centroid at 30.8183°, -98.4227°.

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Data sources: USGS National Hydrography Dataset · GBIF