Leslie County · reservoir · 1,157 acres
Buckhorn Lake
Buckhorn Lake is a reservoir in Leslie County, Kentucky. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Kentucky's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Mostly clear
83°
61°
5 mph
0%
Fri
Overcast
89°
64°
5 mph
0%
Sat
Showers
84°
69°
15 mph
67%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Elkhorn Creek1.5 mi
- Left Fork Elkhorn Creek2.3 mi
- Leatherwood Creek2.2 mi
- Gays Creek3.2 mi
- Grassy Branch3.0 mi
- Hell for Certain Creek3.7 mi
- Big Fork4.1 mi
- Otter Creek3.7 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official KY regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Buckhorn Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Buckhorn Lake?+
Yes — Kentucky requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Buckhorn Lake?+
Buckhorn Lake is a reservoir in Leslie County, Kentucky. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.