Buck Horn Lake is a small private lake

Lake

A lake is a body of relatively still fresh or salt water of considerable size, localized in a basin, that is surrounded by land. Lakes are inland and not part of the ocean and therefore are distinct from lagoons, and are larger and deeper than ponds. Lakes can be contrasted with rivers or streams,...

 in the Southern Tier region of upstate New York. It is located in the town of Unadilla

Unadilla (town), New York

Unadilla is a town located in Otsego County, New York, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a population of 4,548. The name is derived from an Iroquois word for "meeting place."...

, approximately 150 miles (241.4 km) northwest of New York City and 90 miles (144.8 km) west of Albany. There are around 35 houses on the lake, most being summer homes and camps. Buck Horn is a man-made lake, constructed in the late 1950s by a man named Wendell Bachman. It is reminiscent of an Adirondack lake, ringed by pine trees and inhabited by many different types of wildlife.

Lake Facts

The lake averages about 7–9 feet (2.7 m) deep throughout, and is stocked with thousands of fish. Small and large mouth bass abound, as do bluegill and even coy. The New York state record bass was caught at Buck Horn Lake in 1987, and that record still stands.

Algae and Millfoil Problems

Buck Horn is plagued by algae blooms and seaweed millfoil. These problems usually occur during the hot summer months, and are partially brought under control by the use of safe chemicals. Millfoil can pose a problem for people using powerboats, as it can get tangled in the propeller and cause engine damage.