reservoir in Kentucky, USA
A narrow mountain reservoir on the Middle Fork of the Kentucky River, Buckhorn Lake is a quality muskellunge and largemouth and smallmouth bass fishery with crappie and catfish in its timbered headwaters. Located in a Middle Fork Kentucky River impoundment in the eastern Kentucky mountains.
Buckhorn Lake (Kentucky) is a reservoir in Kentucky, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Buckhorn Lake (Kentucky) can target species including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Freshwater Drum, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, and White Crappie. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Buckhorn Lake (Kentucky).
Make sure you're fishing legally at Buckhorn Lake (Kentucky). A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Buckhorn Lake (Kentucky):
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Buckhorn Lake (Kentucky):
Anglers at Buckhorn Lake (Kentucky) can target species including Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Freshwater Drum, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, and White Crappie. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Buckhorn Lake (Kentucky) before you cast a line.
Buckhorn Lake (Kentucky) is a reservoir in Kentucky, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.