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In Texas, Lake Buchanan is a reservoir used for time on and around the water. Its recorded surface area is approximately 22,333 acres. The deepest point reaches about 132 feet, and the surface sits near 1,020 feet above sea level. Fish documented in the area include Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, White Bass, and Redear Sunfish. Water data on this page comes from a mapped monitoring station near the lake. Other waters in the region include Inks Lake, Lake LBJ, and Lake Marble Falls. The page brings together an hourly and 7-day forecast, wind and gust outlook, water readings, fishing conditions, and activity scores for boating, paddling, and swimming. Check the hourly forecast and activity outlook below before heading out to Lake Buchanan.
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No active alerts for this lake as of the last check (Oct 10, 10:02 PM CDT). Alerts are re-checked automatically; see the official source for updates.
Overall Excellent (91/100) across 4 activities. Best right now: Boating (95/100).
How the score is calculated →Best excellent fishing window, averaging 94/100 across these hours. Wind 5 mph from the south. Dawn hours (07:00 local). Derived from the hourly forecast; official alerts are not forecast and are checked separately.
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| Temp (°F) | 75° | 74° | 73° | 73° | 71° | 69° | 68° | 67° | 67° | 67° | 68° | 70° | 74° | 77° | 80° | 82° | 85° | 85° | 86° | 87° | 85° | 85° | 83° | 80° |
| Wind (kts) | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Direction | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Gusts (kts) | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Time | Temp | Wind | Gusts | Precip | Cloud | Condition |
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| Sat, 10 PM CDT | 75°F | 5 mph SSE (158°) | 12 mph | 0% | 1% | Clear |
| Sat, 11 PM CDT | 74°F | 5 mph SSE (158°) | 12 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Sun, 12 AM CDT | 73°F | 5 mph SSE (158°) | 13 mph | 0% | 4% | Clear |
| Sun, 1 AM CDT | 73°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 14 mph | 0% | 9% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 2 AM CDT | 71°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 0% | 4% | Clear |
| Sun, 3 AM CDT | 69°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 0% | 8% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 4 AM CDT | 68°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 0% | 6% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 5 AM CDT | 67°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 0% | 11% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 6 AM CDT | 67°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 0% | 16% | Sunny |
| Sun, 7 AM CDT | 67°F | 5 mph S (180°) | 13 mph | 0% | 31% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 8 AM CDT | 68°F | 5 mph SSE (158°) | 14 mph | 0% | 39% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 9 AM CDT | 70°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 16 mph | 0% | 37% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 10 AM CDT | 74°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 20 mph | 0% | 45% | Mostly Sunny |
| Sun, 11 AM CDT | 77°F | 10 mph S (180°) | 21 mph | 0% | 14% | Sunny |
| Sun, 12 PM CDT | 80°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 22 mph | 0% | 6% | Sunny |
| Sun, 1 PM CDT | 82°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 22 mph | 0% | 14% | Sunny |
| Sun, 2 PM CDT | 85°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 23 mph | 0% | 17% | Sunny |
| Sun, 3 PM CDT | 85°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 24 mph | 0% | 13% | Sunny |
| Sun, 4 PM CDT | 86°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 24 mph | 0% | 16% | Sunny |
| Sun, 5 PM CDT | 87°F | 15 mph S (180°) | 24 mph | 0% | 14% | Sunny |
| Sun, 6 PM CDT | 85°F | 10 mph SSE (158°) | 22 mph | 0% | 9% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 7 PM CDT | 85°F | 10 mph SSE (158°) | 22 mph | 0% | 13% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 8 PM CDT | 83°F | 10 mph SSE (158°) | 24 mph | 0% | 11% | Mostly Clear |
| Sun, 9 PM CDT | 80°F | 10 mph SSE (158°) | 25 mph | 0% | 3% | Clear |
| Sun, 10 PM CDT | 79°F | 15 mph SSE (158°) | 23 mph | 0% | 6% | Mostly Clear |
Official National Weather Service hourly forecast. Showing 10 of 25 hours. Wind arrows point the way the wind is blowing; the compass point and degrees show where it comes from.
| Period | Tonight October 10, 2026 | Sunday October 11, 2026 | Sunday Night October 11, 2026 | Columbus Day October 12, 2026 | Monday Night October 12, 2026 | Tuesday October 13, 2026 | Tuesday Night October 13, 2026 | Wednesday October 14, 2026 | Wednesday Night October 14, 2026 | Thursday October 15, 2026 | Thursday Night October 15, 2026 | Friday October 16, 2026 | Friday Night October 16, 2026 | Saturday October 17, 2026 |
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| Temp (°F) | 67° | 87° | 71° | 87° | 75° | 90° | 76° | 89° | 75° | 85° | 69° | 78° | 62° | 74° |
| Wind | SSE 5 mph | S 5 to 15 mph | SSE 10 to 15 mph | SSE 5 to 10 mph | SSE 5 to 10 mph | S 10 to 15 mph | SSE 10 to 15 mph | SSE 10 to 15 mph | SSE 10 to 15 mph | SSE 5 to 10 mph | SE 5 mph | NE 10 mph | NNE 5 to 15 mph | NNE 10 to 15 mph |
| Gusts | 14 mph | 25 mph | 25 mph | 25 mph | 20 mph | 25 mph | 25 mph | 25 mph | 25 mph | 20 mph | 18 mph | 25 mph | 27 mph | 29 mph |
| Precip % | 0% | 0% | 8% | 8% | 3% | 1% | 1% | 9% | 15% | 39% | 39% | 31% | 16% | 8% |
| Forecast |
Good for fishing (89/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south-southeast. 0% chance of precipitation. Not available from a verified source for this lake: pressure trend, water temperature. Confidence is moderate (74%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Excellent for boating (95/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south-southeast. No active official alerts for this lake. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility and conditions, verified water access. Confidence is moderate (84%) because some inputs are unavailable or older than ideal.
Good for sailing (82/100), from 4 available inputs. Supporting this: No active official alerts for this lake. Gusts exceed sustained wind by 7 mph, making the breeze puffy. Not available from a verified source for this lake: visibility. Confidence is high (88%).
Excellent for kayaking (95/100), from 5 available inputs. Supporting this: Wind 5 mph from the south-southeast. Gusts to 12 mph. Confidence is high (90%).
Water temperature is not available from a verified source for this lake. No swimming score is shown without it.
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Individual boat ramp GPS coordinates are maintained under the jurisdiction of TX Parks & Wildlife Authority. Public boaters should verify seasonal launch water levels, gate hours, and daily vehicle/vessel fees before traveling.
Nestled in TX, Lake Buchanan is an attractive freshwater reservoir celebrated for its open water, scenic shoreline, and productive sport fishery. From spring pre-spawn fishing to peak summer watersports, the lake remains a popular regional destination. Keep watercraft clean, drained, and dry to safeguard this aquatic resource.
Valid freshwater sport fishing license issued by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is required for anglers age 17+. Digital license on mobile is accepted.
Current motorized watercraft registration mandatory. Practice Clean, Drain & Dry protocols: drain all livewells and inspect props before launching. Life jackets required for all passengers.
Public shoreline and boating access managed by State & Local Authorities. Verify seasonal gate hours, launch fees, and parking rules before travel.
High-speed motorboating, pontoon cruising, wakeboarding, and water skiing across main channels. Target gamefish include Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, White Bass, Redear Sunfish. Morning hours typically provide optimal glassy conditions for kayak and stand-up paddleboard (SUP) touring.
Warm water temperatures, peak swimming, active watersports, and open full-service campgrounds. Highest weekly attendance; plan early arrivals on summer weekends.
Spring pre-spawn and fall feeding transitions create prime trophy angling conditions. Cooler air, lower boat traffic, and vibrant seasonal shoreline foliage.
Mild year-round outdoor climate. Uncrowded waters, active winter bass and crappie fishing, and open year-round boat launch access.
No external source rows are cited by the data currently shown on this page.
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Scores are heuristics, not safety guarantees. LakeRadar scores summarize available conditions and are not a substitute for official warnings, local rules, or on-water judgment.
All telemetry for Lake Buchanan is synchronized directly from authorized federal and state monitoring networks (USGS, NWS, NOAA, and state environmental authorities). Observations are strictly instrumented readings — unmonitored sensors are transparently disclosed rather than synthetic estimates.
Last source audit: Oct 10, 10:04 PM CDT