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Kentucky
Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park
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Inside Daniel Boone National Forest
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No access route mapped
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Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park
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About this water
Buckhorn Lake is a 1,230-acre reservoir nestled in the mountains of eastern Kentucky, offering quality largemouth bass, muskie, and walleye fishing in a scenic setting. The state resort park provides boat ramp access and the lake's clear mountain water supports healthy fish populations. The lake is particularly noted for its muskie fishery and scenic mountain backdrop.
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