I posted this in the Open Freshwater forum--

Are there any public ramps open on Buchanan these days? What about some of the lodges or marinas? I don't mind paying a few bucks to launch if I have to. Last time I was there I used the "resort" by the dam that used to be a Burnet County park, but I had to wait until after 9 am.

Thanks.

John

Silver Creek is still good I think. 5 bucks, but you are already on a good part of the lake to fish. Also, there are always tons of shad there in the evenings and mornings.

TPWD MAP:
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/fish/recreational/lakes/buchanan/access.phtml



On the East Side of the lake:

Thunderbird Launch
Thunderbird Resort
Welcome to our family owned and managed resort. We offer a splendid, fun-filled vacation spot for families, couples, business groups and reunions. Once you have experienced Thunderbird Resort you will keep coming back. There are 22 cottages of many sizes that sleep 2 to 20 people. All come complete with kitchens, linens, cable TV, outdoor barbeque pits and picnic tables. Boat & watercraft rentals, ski boats, pontoon boats, deck boats.
200 Greenwood Hills Trail
Burnet, TX 78611
512-756-4878


Silver Creek Launch
Silver Creek Resort
Lakefront Lodges, Covered Lighted Fishing Pier, RV sited, Boat launch ramp, Pontoon, Deck, Houseboat, and Personal Watercraft Rentals
1400 CR. 128
Burnet, TX 78611
512-756-4854





Near the dam
Big Chief RV Park and boat launch
http://www.bigchiefrvresort.com/
RV Resort on Lake Buchanan Now Open. Joined together by Lake Buchanan and the Hill Country you will find a unique Texas Resort. Offering recreation and relaxation unlimited. Rising out of granite rock is the natural pool and hot tub. Enjoy an evening under the stars at the Indial Legends outdoor theatre. No rigs too big for the Chief, full rv hook-ups with shade and buddy sites,cabin rentals, general store and laundry room, fitness roo, tv and game room and planned activities. Boat ramp and fishing, the LAST MOHICAN CLUBHOUSE, with kitchen.
1420 FM 690
Burnet, TX 78611
512-793-4746




On the westside
Paradise Marina This ramp was the only ramp available a couple years ago when the lake was over 20 feet low.
Paradise Point Resort
Paradise Point is located on the upper West end of Lake Buchanan on the Llano side, where the water is deep and the fishing good. All Units have kitchenettes, Cable TV, A/C, pots, pans & dishes. Linens are furnished and rooms are clean and ready for occupancy. We can accomodate 2 to 6 people per unit. Small family reunions. You can picnic or Bar-b-que on the grounds. We have a beach area for swimming. We have bait & tackle, access to a boat launch, rent boat slips & have boat gas.
1001 Lake Shore Loop
Tow, TX 325-379-2222


BELOW ARE OTHER RAMPS, BUT NOT CERTAIN IF THEY ARE USUABLE OR NOT!

Hi-Line Lake Resort and boat ramp.
Hi Line Lake Resort
"Where Heaven Kisses the Lake" Hi-Line Resort offers the "Million Dollar Sunset" along with 16 waterfront cabins, 6 waterfront RV sites and a total of 46 full hookup RV sites, swimming pool, playground, large beach area, enclosed fishing dock, boat ramp, fishing guide service available, and lots of space to roam.
1106 Hi Line Dr.
Tow, TX 78672
325-379-1065


Poppy's Pointe Resort
Poppy's Pointe Resort offers more than just cabins and RV spaces! Amenities include a swimming pool, basketball court, game room, boat ramp and much more.
400 Emerald Circle
Buchanan Dam, TX 78609
512-793-3922

LAKE POINT COTTAGES
Cottage Rentals, Tent Camping, Boat Rentals on Site, Boat Ramp. Resort is situated on a cove.
121 Cottage Dr. (off) Hwy 29
P. O. Box 988
Buchanan Dam, TX 78609
512-793-2918

Llano County/Blackrock Park
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, well protected from the wind. From Austin, take Texas 71 west to Marble Falls, turn north on US 281 and west on FM 1431. Follow road to FM 261, turn left and continue approximately half a mile to the park entrance on your right.
Two-lane concrete ramp, well protected from wind, with parking for up to 17
Open all year
Ramp is in county park; no fee required
Black Rock Park operated by the Lower Colorado River Authority 1(800) 776-5272 x 3366


Burnet County Park
Located off FM 2341 on the east side of the lake about mid-lake.
Two-lane concrete ramp, usually open during periods of low water. Launch area is susceptible to a northwest wind; watch the weather.
No fee required
Open all year
Operated by Burnet County

Thanks guys! I launched at Thunderbird. I don't think there are any public-free ramps open at this point.

I didn't do that well fishing--I managed 3 white bass on slabs in front near flag island. I was marking some bait, but I couldn't fool 'em.

John

Launched at Silvercreek today....May be usable for a few more weeks if it doesn't rain soon. Lots of real estate is out of the water. Flag island is not an island but part of a big land mass that goes all the way back to the shore.

We didn't have any problem getting out or getting back.
The lake is very low and getting lower.
No lighted docks on the west side (except for paradise point) as most of the docks are completely out of the water.

Managed only two stripers on artificials today. Marked lots of fish in 24-35 ft. but they seemed to be smaller whites.

Water was clear at a level of 1006.42...it won't be long till you can start seeing the tree tops sticking out of the water.
Winds were negligible from the south with a relatively higher barometric pressure.

It was nice to be back on the lake with gas prices around $2.15 per gallon.

Thank you Lord for getting us out and back safely.

R

What is the current lake level? When it was down 30+ feet we were still launching at Silver Creek and Burnet County Park. The Burnet County ramp should be very good. They poured a lot of concrete several times during the last drought to keep it usable.

I'm going by the LCRA webpage that says the Burnet Co. ramp is not usable. Maybe it is wrong? They haven't updated it to show that the county park next to the dam is no longer a county park.

Has anybody actually tried it lately?

Burnet Co. ramp is open,watch the wind, Thunderbird is also good to go!

Thanks. I won't trust the LCRA site anymore.

John

Burnet county has two parks and ramps. The Big Chief ramp charges and the County Park ramp on 2341 about half way down the lake as you get near silvercreek is operational and free. It has a good ramp but no dock to use for picking up passengers. Robert Francis