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UPCOMING EVENTS
General Meeting
of Members & Friends
Member meetings are held quarterly in January, April, July and October, on the third Tuesday of the month.
Our next Meeting will be:
Tuesday, July 15th, 7pm
Hill Country Hall
15675 E. State Hwy 29,
Buchanan Dam, TX 78609.
Guest Speakers - TBD
Our meetings are open to the public.
of Members & Friends
Member meetings are held quarterly in January, April, July and October, on the third Tuesday of the month.
Our next Meeting will be:
Tuesday, July 15th, 7pm
Hill Country Hall
15675 E. State Hwy 29,
Buchanan Dam, TX 78609.
Guest Speakers - TBD
Our meetings are open to the public.
LCRA representatives present a $25,000 grant to the Lake Buchanan Conservation Corporation for improvements to the boat ramp at Llano County Park.
The grant is part of LCRA’s Community Development Partnership Program. Pictured, from left to right, are: Doug Davidson and Debbie Davidson, LBCC members; Natalie Virdell, community volunteer; Susan Patten, LCRA Regional Affairs representative; Mike Davidson, LBCC secretary; Sue Thornton, community volunteer; Nick Zackoff, LBCC president; Carol Freeman, LCRA Board member; Linda Raschke, Llano County commissioner, Precinct 2; Margaret D. “Meg” Voelter, LCRA Board member; Ervin “Butch” Whitworth, LBCC director; Michael L. “Mike” Allen, LCRA Board member; Ron Abshier, LBCC director; Debbie Elkins, LBCC treasurer; Danny Ray, LBCC director; Jeannie Jones, community volunteer; and Rodell Jones, LBCC director.
LLANO COUNTY, Texas – The Lake Buchanan Conservation Corporation soon will add a rail system for a courtesy dock at Llano County Park that will allow boats to launch more easily in lower lake levels, thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority.
The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $13,734 in matching funds from the corporation, will improve public access to Lake Buchanan, the largest of the Highland Lakes and one of the top-producing fisheries in Texas. The current dock is only usable during higher lake levels, but as a water supply reservoir, the level of Lake Buchanan fluctuates frequently and can go down significantly during serious droughts such as the one the region is in now.
“Just last month we put more than half a million hybrid stripers in as part of our stocking program,” said Butch Whitworth, Lake Buchanan Conservation Corporation director. “We have made Lake Buchanan one of the premier hybrid striper lakes in Texas, so the need to have more safe and convenient lake access has accelerated as a result.”
The rail system will allow the dock to roll up and down the concrete boat ramp to adjust for varying water levels and will secure the dock to the rail to prevent damage during high winds and extreme waves.
“As I go out to the lake and see folks trying to launch their boats, people are sometimes crawling over the big granite boulders to get to their boats, and it’s dangerous,” Whitworth said. “Especially for people who have mobility challenges, it limits their ability to launch their boats, and our goal is to make Lake Buchanan a wonderful destination for the people of Central Texas and beyond. I actually find they come from all across the country to enjoy the lake, and this project will allow us to make it more accessible.”
The community grant is one of 45 grants awarded recently through LCRA’s Community Development Partnership Program, which helps volunteer fire departments, local governments, emergency responders and nonprofit organizations fund eligible capital improvement projects in LCRA’s wholesale electric, water and transmission service areas. The program is part of LCRA’s effort to give back to the communities it serves.
Applications for the next round of grants will be accepted in July 2025. More information is available at lcra.org/cdpp.
About LCRA
The Lower Colorado River Authority serves customers and communities throughout Texas by managing the lower Colorado River; generating and transmitting electric power; providing a clean, reliable water supply; and offering outdoor adventures at more than 40 parks along the Colorado River from the Texas Hill Country to the Gulf Coast. LCRA and its employees are committed to fulfilling our mission to enhance the quality of life of the Texans we serve through water stewardship, energy and community service. LCRA was created by the Texas Legislature in 1934 and receives no state appropriations. For more information, visit www.lcra.org.
LLANO COUNTY, Texas – The Lake Buchanan Conservation Corporation soon will add a rail system for a courtesy dock at Llano County Park that will allow boats to launch more easily in lower lake levels, thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority.
The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $13,734 in matching funds from the corporation, will improve public access to Lake Buchanan, the largest of the Highland Lakes and one of the top-producing fisheries in Texas. The current dock is only usable during higher lake levels, but as a water supply reservoir, the level of Lake Buchanan fluctuates frequently and can go down significantly during serious droughts such as the one the region is in now.
“Just last month we put more than half a million hybrid stripers in as part of our stocking program,” said Butch Whitworth, Lake Buchanan Conservation Corporation director. “We have made Lake Buchanan one of the premier hybrid striper lakes in Texas, so the need to have more safe and convenient lake access has accelerated as a result.”
The rail system will allow the dock to roll up and down the concrete boat ramp to adjust for varying water levels and will secure the dock to the rail to prevent damage during high winds and extreme waves.
“As I go out to the lake and see folks trying to launch their boats, people are sometimes crawling over the big granite boulders to get to their boats, and it’s dangerous,” Whitworth said. “Especially for people who have mobility challenges, it limits their ability to launch their boats, and our goal is to make Lake Buchanan a wonderful destination for the people of Central Texas and beyond. I actually find they come from all across the country to enjoy the lake, and this project will allow us to make it more accessible.”
The community grant is one of 45 grants awarded recently through LCRA’s Community Development Partnership Program, which helps volunteer fire departments, local governments, emergency responders and nonprofit organizations fund eligible capital improvement projects in LCRA’s wholesale electric, water and transmission service areas. The program is part of LCRA’s effort to give back to the communities it serves.
Applications for the next round of grants will be accepted in July 2025. More information is available at lcra.org/cdpp.
About LCRA
The Lower Colorado River Authority serves customers and communities throughout Texas by managing the lower Colorado River; generating and transmitting electric power; providing a clean, reliable water supply; and offering outdoor adventures at more than 40 parks along the Colorado River from the Texas Hill Country to the Gulf Coast. LCRA and its employees are committed to fulfilling our mission to enhance the quality of life of the Texans we serve through water stewardship, energy and community service. LCRA was created by the Texas Legislature in 1934 and receives no state appropriations. For more information, visit www.lcra.org.
C.A.S.T. For Kids Event
Smiles, Sunshine & Fishing Fun!
LBCC was thrilled to once again to participate in the C.A.S.T. for Kids event on beautiful Lake Buchanan — a day dedicated to giving kids the chance to enjoy the outdoors, make new friends, and experience the joy of fishing!
With the help of our amazing volunteers, boat captains, and community sponsors, each child was treated to a day of excitement, encouragement, and unforgettable memories on the water. Your support helps us continue our mission to serve and protect the Lake Buchanan area through conservation, community, and connection.
LBCC was thrilled to once again to participate in the C.A.S.T. for Kids event on beautiful Lake Buchanan — a day dedicated to giving kids the chance to enjoy the outdoors, make new friends, and experience the joy of fishing!
With the help of our amazing volunteers, boat captains, and community sponsors, each child was treated to a day of excitement, encouragement, and unforgettable memories on the water. Your support helps us continue our mission to serve and protect the Lake Buchanan area through conservation, community, and connection.
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15th Annual Golf Tournament
We are thrilled to share the success of the 15th Annual Lake Buchanan Conservation Corporation Golf Tournament! To every golfer who teed up for a cause—thank you for your enthusiasm, sportsmanship, and support. Your participation makes a real difference. We’d also like to express our gratitude to our event sponsors, whose generous contributions make this tournament possible year after year. Your continued commitment to conservation helps us fund critical initiatives. Looking forward to next year and hope you'll join us!
We are thrilled to share the success of the 15th Annual Lake Buchanan Conservation Corporation Golf Tournament! To every golfer who teed up for a cause—thank you for your enthusiasm, sportsmanship, and support. Your participation makes a real difference. We’d also like to express our gratitude to our event sponsors, whose generous contributions make this tournament possible year after year. Your continued commitment to conservation helps us fund critical initiatives. Looking forward to next year and hope you'll join us!
Annual Gun Raffle
Bluebonnet Festival
A big thank you to everyone who joined us for this year's Bluebonnet Festival — what a fantastic celebration of community, culture, and springtime in full bloom! From live music and local vendors to family-friendly fun and, we couldn't have asked for a better turnout.
We’re already looking ahead to next year’s festival and can’t wait to share what’s in store.
Stay tuned for updates on the 2026 Bluebonnet Festival — dates, events, and how to get involved.
We’re already looking ahead to next year’s festival and can’t wait to share what’s in store.
Stay tuned for updates on the 2026 Bluebonnet Festival — dates, events, and how to get involved.
Fish Stocking
Each year, the LBCC stocks Lake Buchanan with hybrid striper. Last year, we stocked approximately 1 Million small fry (just hatched) hybrid striper in late April or early May.
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Annual Scale Recalibration
We’re excited to share that the three certified scales donated by LBCC have just undergone their annual recalibration.
Huge thanks to all the partners involved in this process!
📸 First up, Troy with Central Texas Scale in Temple, ensuring everything is running smoothly!
📸 Next, we’ve got Brandon Ingram at Ingram Bait and Tackle in Burnet, calibrating for precision!
📸 Nancy and Dee Ann at Thunderbird Lodge in Burnet keeping everything in check!
📸 And finally, Ron Abshier, LBCC Director, making sure we stay on track!
Huge thanks to all the partners involved in this process!
📸 First up, Troy with Central Texas Scale in Temple, ensuring everything is running smoothly!
📸 Next, we’ve got Brandon Ingram at Ingram Bait and Tackle in Burnet, calibrating for precision!
📸 Nancy and Dee Ann at Thunderbird Lodge in Burnet keeping everything in check!
📸 And finally, Ron Abshier, LBCC Director, making sure we stay on track!
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PAST EVENTS
14th Annual Golf Tournament
We had a great turnout and a lot of fun.
Thanks to all our sponsors and players.
Here are a few photos.
We had a great turnout and a lot of fun.
Thanks to all our sponsors and players.
Here are a few photos.
2024 Scholarship Awards
Presentation of our scholarship awards have been completed. We are pleased to have given each recipient $2500 to help get them started in their first year of higher education.
Winners are:
Abby Smith, Burnet H.S.
Taylor Mason, Faith Academy
Frank Machuga, Llano H.S.
Congratulations to all! And thanks to all our supporters who help make the scholarships possible.
Presentation of our scholarship awards have been completed. We are pleased to have given each recipient $2500 to help get them started in their first year of higher education.
Winners are:
Abby Smith, Burnet H.S.
Taylor Mason, Faith Academy
Frank Machuga, Llano H.S.
Congratulations to all! And thanks to all our supporters who help make the scholarships possible.
ANNUAL FISH STOCKING 2024
In May, we again stocked Lake Buchanan with One Million Hybrid Striped Bass fry, as we have done for many years in the past. Also again this year
Texas Parks & Wildlife had stocked 75,000 fry of
the same species in the lake a couple weeks earlier.
From this stocking program, we look forward to a bumper crop of legal hybrids in a few years!
Happy fishing.
Thanks to our LBCC Boat Captain Hunter Denette
of ATX Bass Guide & his crew, as well as
numerous dedicated LBCC Volunteers
Texas Parks & Wildlife had stocked 75,000 fry of
the same species in the lake a couple weeks earlier.
From this stocking program, we look forward to a bumper crop of legal hybrids in a few years!
Happy fishing.
Thanks to our LBCC Boat Captain Hunter Denette
of ATX Bass Guide & his crew, as well as
numerous dedicated LBCC Volunteers
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ANNUAL MEMBERS BUSINESS MEETING &
CHRISTMAS MIXER.
Thursday, December 5th, 2024, LBCC members were treated to a catered fajita dinner with all the trimmings (from Jardin Carona) at the Hill Country Hall. The Hall had been decorated with all the traditional Christmas décor by member volunteers. In addition to a great dinner, with time for camaraderie those attending received an update on the activities and financial status of our organization.
We also collected over 60 gifts as part of the local annual Brown Santa Christmas toy drive.
Ho Ho Ho !!! St. Nick
If you are not a member of LBCC please join now so we can invite you to our next meeting and our 2025 dinner.
We also collected over 60 gifts as part of the local annual Brown Santa Christmas toy drive.
Ho Ho Ho !!! St. Nick
If you are not a member of LBCC please join now so we can invite you to our next meeting and our 2025 dinner.
Past Golf Tournament a Success!
We thank our many players, especially those returning from year to year, for making this fundraiser a success for us. We also thank our many sponsors that support us so well.
We thank our many players, especially those returning from year to year, for making this fundraiser a success for us. We also thank our many sponsors that support us so well.
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We hope you didn't miss our great fish fry...........did you?
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On Saturday, August 31st, we held our annual fish fry at the Hill Country Hall. We served catfish with all the trimmings, including fried biscuits, to a record crowd of over 450 folks. Our silent auction was also a great success, offering many high-quality items at what seemed to be bargain basement sale prices. We concluded the evening by drawing for the winners of our three gun raffle. If you stayed home, you missed a great outing. Maybe you can make it next year.
Thomas Breedlove, Houston.....
Ruger 6.5 Creedmore
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Tom Simpson, Tow....
Henry Golden Boy
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Congratulations to our 2021 gun raffle winners. Thanks to all who supported our raffle. As you know, your contributions are supporting our mission.
Not pictured is Marciano Garza, Liberty Hill – Baretta 12ga. |
On May 4th, with the assistance of Llano County and Texas Parks & Wildlife, we once again stocked Lake Buchanan with
one Million Hybrid Striped Bass "small fry". This brings our total to over 14 Million Hybrid Stripers stocked so far!
one Million Hybrid Striped Bass "small fry". This brings our total to over 14 Million Hybrid Stripers stocked so far!
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.
Boat Dock Access Improvements
Boat Dock Project
The first of three moveable aluminum docks to be placed on Lake Buchanan by the Lake Buchanan Conservation Corp (LBCC) was rolled into the water on Shaw Island Tuesday, Oct. 13. This dock, as are the other two yet to be placed, are funded by the LBCC, and donated to the LCRA with approval of land access by Llano County.
One of the remaining two docks will be placed at Llano County Park and the other at Burnet County Park. Cost of the total project will exceed $18,000 and will be borne in its entirety by the LBCC. Placement of these two will follow within the next month.
The problem of lake access on Lake Buchanan has been well recognized and is an unfortunate deterrent to those looking for a place to enjoy water recreation. Equally important is accessibility for emergency equipment in time of need for those on the lake.
The LBCC is a nonprofit 501c3 corporation established in 2006 with a goal of bettering the Lake Buchanan area for all who may wish to use it. Our income is derived from membership dues ( 160+ members ) and from various fundraisers held throughout the year.
One of the remaining two docks will be placed at Llano County Park and the other at Burnet County Park. Cost of the total project will exceed $18,000 and will be borne in its entirety by the LBCC. Placement of these two will follow within the next month.
The problem of lake access on Lake Buchanan has been well recognized and is an unfortunate deterrent to those looking for a place to enjoy water recreation. Equally important is accessibility for emergency equipment in time of need for those on the lake.
The LBCC is a nonprofit 501c3 corporation established in 2006 with a goal of bettering the Lake Buchanan area for all who may wish to use it. Our income is derived from membership dues ( 160+ members ) and from various fundraisers held throughout the year.
LBCC Stocks Lake Buchanan
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 to place habitat, then mark GPS coordinates
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Building and Extending Boat Ramps!
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!
We have also placed signs around Lake Buchanan to educate and instruct the public on the potential of zebra mussels coming to our area. |