BUCKHORN RESERVOIR

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • NORTH CAROLINA

Buckhorn Reservoir


April 29, 2024

Buckhorn Reservoir is a 2,000-acre body of water in North Carolina that is popular among anglers for its diverse fish species, including largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and sunfish. The reservoir is surrounded by beautiful scenery and offers plenty of recreational activities, such as hiking, camping, and boating. Fishing tips include using live bait, lures, and fishing near the drop-offs and brush piles. The best time to visit is during the spring and fall months when the temperatures are mild and the fish are active. Average temperatures during this time vary from the mid-60s to low 80s Fahrenheit.



Fish Species
Image Alt Black Crappie
Image Alt Blue Catfish
Image Alt Green Sunfish
Image Alt Kelp Bass
Image Alt Largemouth Bass

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Bear Swamp

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Buckhorn Reservoir

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Green Sunfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Sloan’s Bridge Boating Access Area

Big Creek

Apache Trout • Brown Trout

Gazebo on the Pond

Apricot Creek

Apache Trout • Brook Trout

Spillway

                                                                                                                        
                                               

Rafting & Kayaking

BRICE CREEK FROM CONFLUENCE WITH EAST/WEST PRONGS TO NF BOUNDARY PAST BRICE CREEK BOAT RAMP
Lower Neuse Watershed, North-Carolina
1.25 MILES UPSTREAM FROM HWY 17 BRIDGE TO BLACK SWAMP CREEK
Bogue-Core Sounds Watershed, North-Carolina
NF BOUNDARY ALONG THE SOUTH FORK TYE RIVER NEAR FDT 526 AND STATE HIGHWAY 56 TO TOWN OF NASH
Middle James-Buffalo Watershed, Virginia
WEST PRONG FROM SR 1100 TO FS ROAD 121-2
Bogue-Core Sounds Watershed, North-Carolina
NF BOUNDARY TO CONFLUENCE WITH TRENT RIVER
Lower Neuse Watershed, North-Carolina
HEADWATERS TO FARMVILLE
Appomattox Watershed, Virginia
HEADWATERS SOUTH OF FLINT MOUNTAIN TO ST. MARY'S WILDERNESS BOUNDARY
Maury Watershed, Virginia
HEADWATERS TO 1.24 RIVER MILES UPSTREAM FROM US HWY 17 BRIDGE
Bogue-Core Sounds Watershed, North-Carolina
BLACK SWAMP CREEK TO NC HWY 1442 BRIDGE AT STELLA
Bogue-Core Sounds Watershed, North-Carolina

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Falls Lake State Recreation Area

Oakwood Drive Mini-park

Marigold Park

Eastern Avenue Park

Jack Laughery Park

Campus Hills Park

Star Street Park

Blue Jay Point County Park

Holly Street Park

Unity Village Park

                                                                                                                        
                                               

Nearby Campgrounds

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