Buckhorn Lake Tailwater fishing

Fishing at Buckhorn Lake Tailwater is on a river section. The stocking report does not name the species. It is stocked about 2.5 times a year since 2025, most often in April and May.

Last stocked

June 11, 2026

Plants on record

5

Since 2025

Species recorded

0

Access and facts

Water type
river section
Nearest town
Buckhorn
Shore access
Yes
Boat ramp
No
ADA accessible
Yes
Fee required
No
Facilities
restrooms, camping

Bank-fishing access on the Buckhorn Lake tailwater below the dam, via KY 15 north of Hazard then KY 28 to Buckhorn City (follow signs). Paved parking; restrooms, accessible parking, and a seasonal picnic area and campground are on site year-round.

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Fish stocked per year

  • 2,0002025
  • 3,0002026

Stocking history

Source: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
June 11, 2026 – 1,000 – report
May 7, 2026 – 1,000 – report
April 2, 2026 – 1,000 – report
November 5, 2025 – 1,000 – report
October 21, 2025 – 1,000 – report

Species stocked here

No species recorded here yet.

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