Thread: Buckhorn reservoir

I fish Buckhorn pretty regularly, once a month or so, last time was two weeks ago. I only caught 3 crappie but several bass. I was fishing in the north end in about eight feet of water.

Thanks for the info. I haven't fished buckhorn since it was flooded. A good friend of mine is taking me. He says he has been catching some real nice ones. Enough to not go to falls anymore. So I'll see Saturday. I'll post a report when I get back. We're you using minnows or jigs?

I was using minnows... Hope you had fun!

what kind of boats are allowed here?

As far as I know anything that floats. I've seen bass boats with 250's and what looks like bath tubs with trolling motors.

I found this
Buckhorn Lake

8177 Rock Ridge School Road
Wilson, NC 27893
(Get Map & Directions)

Located on Rock Ridge School Road off Highway 581 on State Road 1142. (Wilkerson Crossroads). Approximately 10 miles from downtown Wilson.

Buckhorn Lake has approximately seven billion gallons of water stored for the City of Wilson use. The lake covers over 2300 acres of land and provides a 30 million gallons per day (mdg) safe yield of water supply. The dam is constructed of roller compacted concrete and is the first of its kind in the State of North Carolina. The dam is over one-half mile long with a 430 ft spillway.

The pool elevation is 148 ft and the City has acquired property to the 159 ft elevation.

Total cost of construction, land and addressing environmental concerns was $45 million dollars. Buckhorn Dam was completed in 2000.

Boating and skiing allowed, as well as the use of personal watercrafts. Boat Permits available onsite at boat ramp. (See Fees Below).

Personal water crafts must go in counterclockwise path from the ramp until passed the last buoy. Stay minimum 100 ft from the shore, boats, piers and other personal watercraft. No swimming or wading allowed.

Fishing is allowed on boat, banks or piers.

Picnic Shelter and tables available on a first come first serve basis. Reservations allowed and can be made prior to use for a $30.00 Wilson city resident fee or $45.00 non-resident fee for a 4 hour period. Call (252) 399-2266.

Restrooms available.

Fishing Tournaments are allowed. Must be reserved and approved through Parks and Recreation Administration Office. Call (252) 399-2261.
Facility Details

FEES:
Daily and Annual Boat Permits are available onsite at boat ramp:
DAILY RAMP FEE: City of Wilson Residents - $ 5.00
Non-City of Wilson Residents - $10.00

ANNUAL RAMP FEE: City of Wilson Residents -$100.00
Non-City of Wilson Residents -$200.00

Annual non-motorized (under 16', not state registered)
City of Wilson Residents - $ 10.00
Non-City of Wilson Residents - $ 20.00
Each additional annual boat permit is 1/4th of annual fee
per craft.

Thanks Bobby J. That's great info. This lake used to be two parts upper and lower. It was flooded to expand its size around 1999 I think. I hope your info will get some of the crappie.com members to check it out.