Lake LBJ
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Location: On the Colorado River in Burnet County, near the towns of Marble Falls, Kingsland, and Granite Shoals
Surface area: 6,534 acres
Maximum depth: 90 feet
Impounded: 1951
Conservation Pool Elevation: 825 ft. msl
Fluctuation: Up to 2 feet annually
Normal Clarity: Clear to slightly stained

Angling Opportunities:

Lake LBJ contains a moderate density largemouth and Guadalupe bass population. There are a few smallmouth bass in the lower end of the reservoir. The reservoir also has a moderate density white bass population with runs occurring up the Llano River in the spring (February-May). Lake LBJ's white crappie population is the best of any of the Highland Lakes chain. Blue, channel, and flathead catfish are abundant and occur throughout the reservoir.

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