Buško Lake Lake

Large artificial reservoir near Livno used for irrigation

Buško Lake is a regulated reservoir on the Bosnia and Herzegovina-Croatia border used for irrigation and hydropower; visitors fish, boat and use nearby picnic areas.

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Buško Lake at a Glance#

Address: Buško Lake (Buško Blato), near Livno, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia and Herzegovina

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How to Get to Buško Lake#

The lake lies near the town of Livno. From Livno, local roads (M-16) and county roads lead to various access points around the reservoir. There is no major public transport directly to the lake; renting a car or hiring a local taxi from Livno is the most practical option.

Tips for Visiting Buško Lake#

  • Visit early morning for mirror-like water and the best light for photography.
  • Walk the path along the east shore to find small fishing huts and spots where locals launch traditional wooden boats.
  • If planning to fish, check local regulations and hire a local guide familiar with safe spots and seasonal rules.

Best Time to Visit Buško Lake#

Best visited late spring through early autumn for boating, fishing, and walking; spring offers the fullest waters.

Spring
April-June · 10-22°C
Melting snow swells tributaries and the area flowers; pleasant for hiking and birdwatching.
Summer
July-September · 18-30°C
Warm water and long days for boating and fishing; can be busy with local visitors.
Autumn
October-November · 5-18°C
Crisp air and changing foliage; water levels drop but the landscape is photogenic.

Weather & Climate near Buško Lake#

Climate

Buško Lake's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 24°C. Abundant rainfall (1009 mm/year), wettest in November.

Air Quality: AQI 52 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-16°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -3° - 4° -2° 79 mm overcast 84% 2.2 m/s 0.2 low 9.2h
February Poor -2° - 5° -1° 72 mm overcast 83% 2.6 m/s 0.3 low 10.3h
March Poor 1° - 8° 2° 73 mm overcast 80% 2.7 m/s 0.6 moderate 11.8h
April Acceptable 5° - 13° 7° 83 mm overcast 76% 2.6 m/s 1.0 high 13.3h
May Good 8° - 18° 13° 69 mm partly cloudy 72% 2.3 m/s 1.4 high 14.5h
June Very Good 11° - 22° 17° 72 mm partly cloudy 65% 2.0 m/s 1.8 very high 15.2h
July Excellent 13° - 24° 19° 50 mm some cloud 54% 2.0 m/s 1.9 very high 14.9h
August Excellent 13° - 25° 19° 61 mm some cloud 53% 1.9 m/s 1.6 very high 13.8h
September Very Good 11° - 20° 15° 88 mm partly cloudy 64% 2.1 m/s 1.0 high 12.4h
October Acceptable 7° - 15° 11° 117 mm partly cloudy 75% 2.1 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.9h
November Acceptable 3° - 11° 5° 134 mm partly cloudy 82% 2.5 m/s 0.2 low 9.5h
December Poor -1° - 5° 0° 111 mm partly cloudy 83% 2.5 m/s 0.1 low 8.8h