Accomplishments
Inks Lake Fish Habitat Project March 2016
With the assistance of the Lake Buchanan Conservation Corporation ( LBCC) volunteers and Inks Lake personnel, Texas Parks and Wildlife Inland Fisheries Division personnel completed another extensive habitat project. This one on Inks Lake where over 100 cedar trees were bundled, anchored and sunk in several predetermined locations for fish habitat. These sites will have GPS coordinates which will be available to the public via the TPWD web site, http://tpwd.texas.gov/fishboat/fish/recreational/lakes/inks/structure.phtml
The LBCC, being an affiliate with FRIENDS of RESEVOIRS (FOR), a group dedicated to protecting and / or restoring fisheries habitat in reservoir systems nationwide, is very active in carrying out its mission in Lake Buchanan. They have been instrumental in establishing new habitat in the lake while increasing accessibility by supplying docks and extending boat ramps. Future plans include helping with projects ion Inks Lake.
The LBCC, being an affiliate with FRIENDS of RESEVOIRS (FOR), a group dedicated to protecting and / or restoring fisheries habitat in reservoir systems nationwide, is very active in carrying out its mission in Lake Buchanan. They have been instrumental in establishing new habitat in the lake while increasing accessibility by supplying docks and extending boat ramps. Future plans include helping with projects ion Inks Lake.
HARTH Foundation Donation
Ron Abshier visited the HARTH Foundation Ranch March 7th to present Sherry Atherton, owner, a donation check for $3,000.00 on behalf of the Lake Buchanan Conservation Corporation. Sherry accepted the check in front of a few of the amazing horses that assist with the counseling of our returning veterans. To find out more about the HARTH Foundation and the free services they provide our veterans, please visit www.harthtx.org
Boat Dock Project
Hey LBCC members,
As of today, ( 10/29/15 ) all three docks are in the water and looking beautiful!
As y’all know, other than putting Hybrid Striper’s into the lake, the biggest project we’ve undertaken since LBCC’s inception is working a deal to donate three docks to the LCRA to be placed at three locations around the lake; Shaw Island, Llano County Park and Burnet County Park. The initial idea of doing the dock project was presented several months ago by board member Butch Whitworth. ...The project involved structuring a presentation which included LCRA owning the docks and the two counties allowing access across their land. We have worked with all three entities in the past when we got a ramp poured at Shaw Island and the Burnet County ramp extended and have found all to be receptive to progressive ideas which benefit the lake, it’s inhabitants and it’s visitors.
It’s a shame that statewide and nationally Lake Buchanan is known for it’s great striper/hybrid/blue catfish fishing and, unfortunately, for it’s lack of access via recognized ramps with docking areas. Slowly, but surely, the LBCC is changing that outlook. After the first dock was installed a few weeks ago our board Secretary, Annette Gardner, sent out press releases announcing the launching of the dock and immediately had success with one of the major national fishing periodicals publishing her info.
So, a step forward and a thank you to all our members who have contributed by paying membership dues and giving their support to LBCC attaining it’s goals.
We’re open to new ideas for projects and would love to hear from you. NOT TOO BIG, WE JUST DROPPED 18K ON THIS ONE!
Thanks,
Ron
As of today, ( 10/29/15 ) all three docks are in the water and looking beautiful!
As y’all know, other than putting Hybrid Striper’s into the lake, the biggest project we’ve undertaken since LBCC’s inception is working a deal to donate three docks to the LCRA to be placed at three locations around the lake; Shaw Island, Llano County Park and Burnet County Park. The initial idea of doing the dock project was presented several months ago by board member Butch Whitworth. ...The project involved structuring a presentation which included LCRA owning the docks and the two counties allowing access across their land. We have worked with all three entities in the past when we got a ramp poured at Shaw Island and the Burnet County ramp extended and have found all to be receptive to progressive ideas which benefit the lake, it’s inhabitants and it’s visitors.
It’s a shame that statewide and nationally Lake Buchanan is known for it’s great striper/hybrid/blue catfish fishing and, unfortunately, for it’s lack of access via recognized ramps with docking areas. Slowly, but surely, the LBCC is changing that outlook. After the first dock was installed a few weeks ago our board Secretary, Annette Gardner, sent out press releases announcing the launching of the dock and immediately had success with one of the major national fishing periodicals publishing her info.
So, a step forward and a thank you to all our members who have contributed by paying membership dues and giving their support to LBCC attaining it’s goals.
We’re open to new ideas for projects and would love to hear from you. NOT TOO BIG, WE JUST DROPPED 18K ON THIS ONE!
Thanks,
Ron
Fish Stocking
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Stocking Lake Buchanan Hybrid Striped Bass:
LBCC, at an expenditure of over $140,500, with Texas Parks and Wildlife approval, stocked over 8 million Hybrid Striper Fry (baby fish) and 545,000 fingerlings, which resulted in Lake Buchanan being one of Texas' best Striper and Hybrid Striper fishing lakes! |
LBCC Installs Fish Habitat
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LBCC cuts, hauls and ties cedar for brush piles to enhance habitat for black bass and crappie. Members load TPWD boats with brush and marks the GPS Coordinates for fisherman. In June 2015 LBCC will place 50 fish attractors in Lake Buchanan!
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Building and extending boat ramps!
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LBCC promoted building new, and extending boat ramps for
recreational and emergency access to the lake. LBCC obtained LCRA approval, provided funds and partnered with Llano and Burnet Counties who provided labor for construction. |
LBCC Enhanced Parks
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LBCC obtained approval from Llano County and built a display board to provide information on the lake, fish identification flyers and GPS coordinate flyers for fish habitat. LBCC also donated picnic tables for the park! In 2015 the LBCC has installed signs on Lake Buchanan, in several locations, to raise public awareness of zebra mussels.
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LBCC Supports Kids and Veterans
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LBCC provided trophies for a KIDS' Fishing Tournament. Members provided help for the kids and measured fish from the contest. LBCC helps sponsor an outing for the Warriors in Transition program (Ft. Hood veterans) on Super Bowl Weekend
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2013 Accomplisments
- Hybrid Striped Bass Stocking
Stocked the lake with 35,600 fingerlings and 1,200,000 fry. - Improvements
Funded the extension of the ramp near Shaw Island. - Fund Raising
Netted $10,801 with 4 fund raising activities, including a new Barbecue Dinner event . - Soldiers in Transition
Continued to support the program. - Information Dissemination
Continued to distribute Fish Identification Flyers, etc. around the lake and sponsor interesting programs at our meetings. - Membership
Ended the year with 101 members.
2012 Accomplishments
Habitat Improvement
Click here for a pdf file showing the locations and GPS coordinates for ALL habitat locations created to date.
Hybrid Striped Bass Stocking
Stocked the lake with 50,000 fingerlings, for a six year total of 5,200,000!
Habitat Improvement
Repaired 6 existing brush piles and created 5 new ones.
Improvements
Donated 3 Picnic Tables to the Llano County Park. Cost; $2635.
Fund Raising
Raised $24,258 with 5 fund raising activities.
Soldiers in Transition
Supported Two Soldiers in Transition weekends at the Thunderbird Resort.
Information Dissemination
Continued to distribute Fish Identification Flyers around the lake, also started distributing Brush Pile Location Maps.
Provided interesting programs at our monthly meetings.
Membership
Ended the year with 140 members.
Click here for a pdf file showing the locations and GPS coordinates for ALL habitat locations created to date.
Hybrid Striped Bass Stocking
Stocked the lake with 50,000 fingerlings, for a six year total of 5,200,000!
Habitat Improvement
Repaired 6 existing brush piles and created 5 new ones.
Improvements
Donated 3 Picnic Tables to the Llano County Park. Cost; $2635.
Fund Raising
Raised $24,258 with 5 fund raising activities.
Soldiers in Transition
Supported Two Soldiers in Transition weekends at the Thunderbird Resort.
Information Dissemination
Continued to distribute Fish Identification Flyers around the lake, also started distributing Brush Pile Location Maps.
Provided interesting programs at our monthly meetings.
Membership
Ended the year with 140 members.
2011 Accomplishments
- Hybrid Striped Bass Stocking
Stocked the lake with 76,800 fingerlings. - Improvements
Funded the extension of the Burnet County Boat Ramp and installed a new ramp near Shaw Island. - Fund Raising
Netted $11,631 with 5 fund raising activities. - Soldiers in Transition
Continued to support Soldiers in Transition weekend activities at the lake. - Lake Activities
Helped with the Starfish Sailboat Regatta - Information Dissemination
Continued to distribute Fish Identification Flyers and Brush Pile Location Maps around the lake.
Provided interesting programs at our monthly meetings. - Membership
Ended the year with 114 members.