The boat launch is open and as of now can accommodate shallow-running vessels that are 22’ or smaller. Single or dual axle trailers should be good to go! Boat launch fee is $20.
With the recent rains, the fuel dock and boat slips still need a little love, but will be ready soon!! Give us a call if you need fuel and we can update the progress daily at 512.756.4878.
Paddleboards and Kayaks are available to rent on site (upon availability) and rent for $20/hr or $75 for the whole day!
Pontoon Rental Coming Soon!
Reservations starting at $299
Call 512-756-4878 to inquire.
Enjoy Lake Buchanan and be captain of your own ship.
Rent a Paddleboard or Kayak
Fuel your boat at the only on-the-water
fuel dock on the Lake!
Gas on Lake Buchanan
Coming Soon!
Thunderbird Lodge offers the ONLY on-water gas on Lake Buchanan on the marina. Save time and gas up at Thunderbird Lodge
Reserve at the
Thunderbird Lodge Office
Personal Watercraft
Rent paddle boards or kayaks for human powered excursions
Marina
Lake Buchanan is famous for boating, fishing and other water sports. Our convenient marina will give you easy access to your boat. We also have slips available to accommodate larger boats.
Slips: $20 per day
Day launch pass: $20
Monthly launch pass: $250
Yearly launch pass: $700
The monthly and yearly passes are good for 31 and 365 days respectively, from the date(s) purchased. Sorry, we don’t offer slip rentals on a weekly or yearly basis.
Call 512-756-4878 for more information.
Boat Rental Prices
DUE TO DROUGHT CONDITIONS AND LOW LAKE LEVELS, WE ARE NOT ABLE TO OFFER RENTALS AT THIS TIME.
Don't have a boat? No problem. We have kayaks and paddleboards available for rent for our guests. Gas for boats will be available at our marina. For the avid fishermen in your family, ask about the fishing guide service.
Silver 2022 Suncatcher Pontoon Boat
Weekday Half Day: $299 • Weekday Full Day: $350
Weekend Half Day: $350 • Weekend Full Day: $550
Pontoon, Bimini Top, 90 HP, Seats 9. Half Day switchover is at 1 pm ($200 deposit required to book)
SUP - $20/hour • $75/day
Kayaks - $20/hour • $75/day
Please add 8.25% tax and fuel used to all rentals.
We supply life jackets.
Fishing
Lake Buchanan is noted for its excellent striped bass and white bass fishing, plus largemouth bass and Guadalupe bass. White bass and striped bass runs occur in the spring (February-May) with most of the fishing occurring from Beaver Creek up into the Colorado River. Striped bass are stocked by Texas Parks and Wildlife. Blue, channel and flathead catfish, plus white crappie can be found throughout the reservoir.