The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (steep ledge) is open for everyone; the other 3 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Buck Basin
Obion County, Tennessee · about 940 acres (1.5 sq mi)
61°F water, calm this morning.
About Buck Basin
Buck Basin is a lake in Obion County, Tennessee, covering about 940 acres.
It stretches about 1.9 miles end to end with roughly 6.2 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 280 ft above sea level. Tiptonville is about 6.7 miles west.
- Size
- About 940 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 6.2 miles
- End to end
- About 1.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 280 ft
- County
- Obion County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise
- 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Saturday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:15 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 5 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Lakes like Buck Basin in Tennessee usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 61°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Steep ledge
A sharp wall beside deep water; fish hang along the edge at the depth they like.
- 2
- 3
- 4
3 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:32 am · sunset 4:49 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Buck Basin
- Tiptonvilleabout 6.7 mi west
- Englewoodabout 10 mi east
- Troyabout 11 mi southeast
- Ridgelyabout 12 mi southwest
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Questions about Buck Basin
What fish are in Buck Basin?
Lakes like Buck Basin usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Buck Basin?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Buck Basin?
About 940 acres, with about 6.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Buck Basin?
Tiptonville is about 6.7 miles west; Englewood is about 10 miles east.
What is the water temperature at Buck Basin today?
The surface was about 61°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Buck Basin on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
