Latest report — September 22, 2026
Buchanan is good right now, and it's a simple deal: find the rockpiles. Drag creature baits, craws, or worms slowly through the rock, or crank the same spots and let the bait crash and deflect off the rocks -- that deflection is what triggers the bite. Pick your bait by mood: dragging when they want it slow, cranking when you need to cover water and find the active ones. Read the full report »
What's working on Lake Buchanan this fall
Bass follow shad into the creeks and coves as it cools - run-and-gun with crankbaits, swimbaits and topwater when you find them schooling.
Lake Buchanan at a glance
- Size: about 22,211 acres, up to 132 ft deep
- Fishery right now: almost always fishes good - white bass and the occasional striper here too