Inks Lake State Park

Located 10 miles west of Burnet on Highway 29, the Inks Lake State Park boat ramp provides convenient public access to Inks Lake, a scenic impoundment on the Colorado River. The park features a well-maintained two-lane boat ramp along with a lighted fishing pier and shoreline access. This is the primary public boat launch on Inks Lake, making it the main gateway for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats exploring the 803-acre reservoir nestled in the Edwards Plateau region.

The facility is ideal for paddlers seeking a less crowded alternative to nearby Lake LBJ. In addition to the boat ramp, the park offers fish cleaning stations and camping facilities, making it suitable for full-day or overnight outings. The surrounding state park provides plenty of shoreline access for exploration. Note that water levels can fluctuate seasonally—the lake typically experiences significant drawdowns in fall (October-November), which may temporarily affect ramp usability. For current conditions and access status, contact Inks Dam National Fish Hatchery at (512) 793-2474 before your visit.

Inks Dam National Fish Hatchery was established in 1938. The 137 acre facility can be found along the Colorado River in Texas between Inks Lake and Lake Lyndon B. Johnson. The current programs at the hatchery consist of providing channel catfish for tribal fishery management programs and to fulfill tribal trust responsibilities, maintaining a refugia for the Federally endangered Clear Creek...

Inks Dam National Fish Hatchery was established in 1938. The 137 acre facility can be found along the Colorado River in Texas between Inks Lake and Lake Lyndon B. Johnson. The current programs at the hatchery consist of providing channel catfish for tribal fishery management programs and to fulfill tribal trust responsibilities, maintaining a refugia for the Federally endangered Clear Creek gambusia, and advancing freshwater mollusk culture. In addition to these programs, the facility continues its long-term cooperative agreement with Fort Hood to increase recreational fishing opportunities on the base.

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