Buckhorn Lake, Kentucky Fishing

Fishing Information: Buckhorn Lake is a popular fishing lake in Kentucky. It is located in Perry and Leslie Counties and covers 1,088 acres. The lake was built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1967.

Species List: According to the Kentucky  Department of Fishing and Wildlife Resources, Buckhorn Lake contains numerous species of popular fish. So, what type of fish are in this lake? You can find Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Black Crappie, White Crappie, White Bass and Muskellunge on these waters.

Species Regulations

Largemouth Bass: 15 inches or more- State Creel Limits

Smallmouth Bass: 15 inches or more- State Creel Limits

Black Crappie: 9 inches or more- State Creel Limits

White Crappie: 9 inches or more- State Creel Limits

White Bass: Statewide Regulations Apply

Muskellunge: 40 inches or more- State Creel Limits

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Marinas on Buckhorn Lake

Marina Name: Duffs Bay Marina

Address: Lake, Buckhorn, KY 41721

Website: N/A

Phone: (606) 398-7770

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