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Buckhorn Lake

Buckhorn Lake is located south of Buckhorn and northwest of Hazard off Kentucky Route 28. The Army Corps of Engineers created this 1,230-acre reservoir in 1967 by impounding the Kentucky River. The lake begins the Middle Fork of that river. The Corps, in cooperation with the Commonwealth of Kentucky manages the land and water for wildlife, fisheries and recreation.

Fishing

One of the largest lakes in eastern Kentucky, Buckhorn Lake features largemouth bass, white crappie, bluegill, channel catfish, and muskie. The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources stock muskie in this lake. Muskie used to naturally range in Middle Fork Kentucky River, where the lake now stands. From April through November the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife also regularly stocks the stilling basin, just below the dam, with trout.

    

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    Buckhorn Lake KY Coordinates:
37.283276N -83.412415W
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Lake Type:
Reservoir
Surface Area:
1230 acres
Maximum Depth:
50 ft
Elevation:
980 ft
Normal Water Clarity:
3 ft
Major City:
Lexington
Airport:
Lexington

Boating

Buckhorn Lake State Park Marina is a full service marina offering boat ramp, boat launch, fuel, and supplies. Please review the Lake Resource Guide for additional information.

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Lodging

Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park provides overnight lodging at Buckhorn Lodge and three cottages. The lodge has 36 rooms offering full amenities. Two cottages have two bedrooms and one cottage holds three bedrooms. Three campgrounds that are U.S. Army Corps of Engineers facilities also are locating along the lake. You have access to six boat ramps, including a ramp at the park. Check the Lake Resource Guide for additional lodging.



Communities

The closest major city is Lexington. Other nearby Kentucky cities; Gays Creek, Buckhorn and Beech. The lake is located in Leslie and Perry counties.

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