Located in Ontario’s Kawartha Lakes region, Upper Buckhorn Lake is a popular destination for fishing, boating and traditional cottage vacations.
As part of the Trent-Severn Waterway, Upper Buckhorn Lake gives boaters and anglers access to an extensive system of interconnected Kawartha lakes and waterways. The Buckhorn and Ennismore areas provide convenient road access while still offering the classic Ontario cottage-country experience.
Visitors can choose from traditional family-run cottage resorts, fishing-oriented camps and larger waterfront resorts. Many properties provide private or shared docks, boat launches and boat rentals, making Upper Buckhorn Lake particularly convenient for anglers.
Upper Buckhorn Lake Resorts & Cottage Rentals
The Birches Resort
Location: Buckhorn / Six Foot Bay area
Type: Cottage Resort + Fishing
The Birches is a long-established waterfront cottage resort on Upper Buckhorn Lake.
The property stretches along approximately 1,000 feet of shoreline and provides cottages with individual docks—an especially useful feature for anglers bringing their own boats. Guests also have access to a beach, boat launch and other waterfront amenities.
Its combination of cottages and direct fishing access makes The Birches a strong choice for visitors planning a traditional Kawartha fishing vacation.
Scotsman Point Resort
Location: Six Foot Bay / Buckhorn
Type: Cottage Resort
Scotsman Point is a long-established family cottage resort on Upper Buckhorn Lake.
The property offers waterfront cottages and access to docks, swimming and boating. Its Six Foot Bay location also gives anglers convenient access to productive areas of Upper Buckhorn Lake.
The resort caters to both families and fishing groups looking for a traditional Ontario cottage experience.
Buckhorn Narrows Resort
Location: Buckhorn Narrows
Type: Cottage Resort + Boat Rentals
Buckhorn Narrows Resort combines housekeeping cottages with direct access to the connected Upper Buckhorn, Chemong and Pigeon Lake system.
The property offers eight housekeeping cottages along with seasonal trailer sites and waterfront recreational facilities.
Fishing boats and pontoon boats are available for rent, making Buckhorn Narrows particularly convenient for visitors who want to fish but don’t plan on bringing their own boat.
Oak Bay Resort
Location: Buckhorn
Type: Cottage Resort + Fishing
Oak Bay Resort is a family-operated waterfront resort offering housekeeping cottages directly on Upper Buckhorn Lake.
The property has approximately 200 feet of lakefront along with a sandy beach and complimentary non-motorized watercraft such as kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddleboards and pedal boats.
Anglers can fish from the resort’s docks, bring their own boat or arrange boat rentals. Docking and launching facilities make it particularly suitable for fishing vacations.
Shady Point Resort
Location: Buckhorn / Lakefield area
Type: Cottage Resort
Shady Point is a waterfront cottage resort on the Upper Buckhorn Lake system.
The property caters to cottage vacationers and anglers with waterfront access, docks, swimming and boating opportunities.
Its location provides convenient access to Upper Buckhorn’s bass, walleye, muskie and panfish opportunities.
Six Foot Bay Resort & Golf Course
Location: Six Foot Bay / Buckhorn
Type: Resort + Waterfront Cottages
Six Foot Bay Resort combines waterfront accommodations with a golf course and extensive recreational facilities.
Its cottages provide convenient access to Upper Buckhorn Lake, while waterfront docks make the resort suitable for anglers and boaters as well as families.
This is a good option for groups where some guests want to spend their days fishing while others prefer golf or traditional resort activities.
Melody Bay Resort
Location: Buckhorn
Type: Waterfront Resort
Melody Bay Resort is located directly on Upper Buckhorn Lake and offers a larger family-resort experience.
The waterfront property includes beaches, recreational amenities and boating access, including a boat launch.
Melody Bay wasn’t included in our original master directory, but our fresh search identified it as another established Upper Buckhorn Lake resort worth including.
Poplar Grove Fishing Camp
Location: Ennismore / Upper Buckhorn Lake
Type: Fishing Camp + Cottages + Marina Services
Poplar Grove is particularly relevant to CrazyForFishing because it operates as a traditional family-run fishing camp and cottage property.
The waterfront operation provides cottage accommodations along with docks, a boat launch and boat rentals.
It also provides boating-related services, making it one of the stronger options on this page for anglers planning a dedicated fishing trip.
Fishing on Upper Buckhorn Lake
Upper Buckhorn Lake provides anglers with opportunities to target several of the Kawarthas’ most popular freshwater species.
Depending on season and fishing regulations, anglers may pursue walleye, muskellunge, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, crappie, perch, bluegill and other panfish.
The lake’s bays, points, weed beds, islands and shoreline structure create a variety of fishing environments.
Because Upper Buckhorn is part of the larger Trent-Severn system, anglers staying in the area also have the ability to explore connected waterways rather than being restricted to a small isolated lake.
For CrazyForFishing, I would internally link the species names above to the appropriate Walleye, Muskie, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass and Crappie pages.
Bringing Your Own Boat?
Upper Buckhorn Lake is a good destination for anglers travelling with their own fishing boat.
Several resorts provide docking and launching facilities. The Birches is particularly convenient because its cottages have individual docks, while Oak Bay provides docking and launching facilities for resort guests.
Other properties offer boat rentals for visitors who don’t want to tow a boat to the Kawarthas.
Buckhorn Narrows rents fishing boats and pontoons, while Poplar Grove combines cottage accommodations with docks, launching and boat rentals.
Cottage Resort or Fishing Camp?
One advantage of Upper Buckhorn Lake is the variety of accommodations available.
Families looking for a traditional cottage vacation can choose established resorts such as Scotsman Point, Oak Bay or The Birches.
Visitors looking for a broader resort experience can consider Six Foot Bay or Melody Bay.
Anglers whose main priority is fishing may prefer operations such as Poplar Grove Fishing Camp or Buckhorn Narrows Resort, where boating and fishing facilities are a significant part of the property.
Find an Upper Buckhorn Lake Cottage Resort
Whether you’re planning a dedicated fishing getaway, a family cottage vacation or a boating trip through the Kawarthas, Upper Buckhorn Lake offers several established waterfront accommodation options.
Use the resort links above to visit each property’s official website directly and compare current cottage accommodations, boat rentals, docking facilities, rates and availability.