WikiCatchBuckingham Lake
New York, United States
- reservoir
- 10 species listed
- 42.6642, -73.8079
Buckingham Lake is a reservoir in New York, United States. WikiCatch lists 10 fish species for this water, including Largemouth bass, Bluegill, Pumpkinseed. The nearest other water we map in New York is Krum Kill, 3.1 km away.
Species at Buckingham Lake
Map
Depth contours are drawn where survey data exists for this water. View on OpenStreetMap →
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Nearby waters
- Krum Killstream3.1 km
- Tivoli Lakelake3.9 km
- Rensselaer Lakelake4.6 km
- Small Pondlake5.9 km
- Mill Creekriver6.4 km
- Little's Lakelake6.6 km
- Walden's Pondpond6.9 km
- Stump Pondlake8.1 km
About Buckingham Lake
Anglers know Buckingham Lake as one of the lesser-trafficked reservoirs of New York, United States. The standard playbook on a reservoir this size is to start shallow at first light, work outward toward deeper water as the sun climbs, and circle back to the shallows before dusk. Surface activity at Buckingham Lake is a useful tell — boils, swirls, and rising baitfish point straight at the predator zone.
Reference: Wikipedia
Fishing Techniques
- For Largemouth bass
Vary your retrieve speed and lure presentation until you find what the bass are keying on, as their preferences can change daily based on weather and water conditions.
- For Bluegill
Fish near structure like docks, weeds, or submerged trees where bluegill seek cover and food.
- For Pumpkinseed
Use light tackle, such as an ultralight rod and reel with 4-6 pound test line, for maximum sensitivity and fun while fishing for pumpkinseeds.
Recommended Gear
Tackle commonly used to target the species at Buckingham Lake.
Plan Your Trip
Before fishing Buckingham Lake, make sure your licence covers New York, United States and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.
Official New York fishing regulations →Other Fishing Regions in United States
Website data snapshot: October 24, 2026. Spot location from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia, species from the WikiCatch database.