Buckhorn Lake Fishing in Jefferson County, Washington

• Overview

  You will find Buckhorn Lake in Jefferson County, Washington. The shore lies 12 miles out. A pocket of water where every cast reaches cover. Most waters listed here for Jefferson County are larger. 17 miles away sits Sequim, the nearest town. Then Seabeck, 19 miles, and Bangor Trident Base, 20 miles. Within easy reach: Silver Lake roughly 2 miles, Charlia Lakes 2.7 miles away, Royal Lake roughly 4.5 miles, Home Lake 5.2 miles away and Harrison Lake roughly 5.5 miles. The nearest boundary is a fair way off.

• Where to Fish on Buckhorn Lake

  Depth is unmeasured here, so let the shoreline guide you. The shallow end warms first and pulls fish in ahead of the rest. Read the surface for the wind lane, then fish the edge of it. Fish documented in Jefferson County include Coho salmon, rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, Chum salmon and pink salmon. At least one recorded species is protected in parts of its range; read the local rules before targeting anything. On Buckhorn Lake the first feature you find is usually worth a session.

• Seasonal Patterns

  Averages move between 31°F in December and 54°F in August. A long season, with weather mattering more than the month. In milder years the edges alone go, and the middle never sets. February into May fishes hardest as the water warms. That is the shape of the year on Buckhorn Lake.

• Tackle & Baits

  Nothing on record says whether the bank is open or closed. No made access appears within a short radius, so plan to park on a verge and walk. For the trout, small spinners and a box of nymphs cover both approaches. Check locally before you travel, because a wasted drive is a long one. Check whether bait restrictions apply before you buy any. The nearest alternative is Silver Lake, 2 miles out. Confirm access to Buckhorn Lake locally before you travel.