With Lake Buchanan not being a constant-level lake,

unfortunately our lake levels are dropping significantly.

At this time, our boat launch and fuel dock are CLOSED to the public.

We apologize for any inconvenience and we hope to see you soon!

We are still able to offer kayak and paddleboard rentals at this time.

Rent a pontoon on Lake Buchanan at Thunderbird Lodge, the only on-mountain boat rental on the lake in the Hill Country

Pontoon Rental Starts at $299 | Call 512-756-4878 to reserve

Enjoy Lake Buchanan and be captain of your own ship.

Rent a Pontoon, Paddleboard, Paddleboat, or Kayak

 
 

Gas on Lake Buchanan

Thunderbird Lodge offers the ONLY on-water gas on Lake Buchanan on the marina. Save time and gas up at Thunderbird Lodge

Call 512-756-4878 to reserve

Personal Watercraft

Rent paddle boards or kayaks for human powered excursions

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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: $10 per day
Day launch pass: $10
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.


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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 power boats for our guests. Gas for boats and fishing bait are 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.