Buck Horn Lake

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Buck Horn Lake
Location	Unadilla, New York
Basin countries	United States

Buck Horn Lake is a small private lake in the Southern Tier region of upstate New York. It is located in the town of Unadilla, approximately 150 miles northwest of New York City and 90 miles 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 1950's 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.

[edit] Lake Facts

The lake averages about 7–9 feet deep throughout, and is stocked with thousands of fish. Small and large mouth bass abound, as do bluegill and even coy. The NY state record bass was caught here in 1996, and that recored still stands 10 years later.

[edit] 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.