Fishing at Buckhorn Lake, Oakland County, Michigan

• Overview

  Buckhorn Lake sits in Oakland County, out in Michigan. Elevation runs to 961 feet. The water covers some 44 acres, so pick a bank rather than trying to cover it all. Roughly 2.1 miles of bank means you can walk to a fresh area when one goes quiet. For supplies, Holly is 4.3 miles out. For a city, Ann Arbor is 32 miles off. You are close to a county edge here; who manages the access can change within a short drive.

• Where to Fish on Buckhorn Lake

  Our records hold no depth for this water. Where the bottom changes texture, fish gather; find that line. This is a lake, so the margins and the first drop matter most. Survey and observation records for Oakland County include bluegill, black crappie, largemouth bass, yellow perch and rock bass. County records show the wider picture rather than this one place. On Buckhorn Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Seasonal averages run from 22°F in January up to 70°F in July. Spring and autumn carry the fishing; summer and winter test it. The open season starts with the thaw, near enough early April. Open water usually runs from early April until about mid December. Reckon on open water from spring through to late autumn, with May and June the strongest. Keep it in mind when planning a trip to Buckhorn Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Whether you may fish here is not something records settle. This is a natural basin, not a dammed one. A car park sits roughly half a mile away. A pier or jetty stands half a mile away, which helps on a crowded bank. Season dates differ by species, so read the table. A polite question at the farm gate opens more banks than anything else. Little School Lot Lake sits 0.9 miles off and takes the overflow. Treat Buckhorn Lake as unsettled until someone local tells you otherwise.