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Fishing in Buffalo, MN

Minnesota, United States

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Top fish species in Buffalo

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Black crappie

Saint Louis Bay

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Northern pike

Lake Fremont

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Black crappie

Firemens Clayhole

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Largemouth bass

Round Lake

11 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

Lake Minnetonka

15 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

18 in · 4 lb

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White sucker

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Yellow perch

Lake Minnetonka

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Black crappie

Lake Minnetonka

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About Buffalo fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Buffalo, Minnesota. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 11,949 catches for Largemouth bass, 4,481 catches for Northern pike, and 2,756 catches for Smallmouth bass.

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7-day weather forecast in Buffalo

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61 °F34 °F

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67 °F45 °F

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52 °F40 °F

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56 °F34 °F

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Fishing regulations in Buffalo

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Minnesota can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of April 16, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Anglers in Buffalo, MN recommend these top fishing spots: Crow River, Lake Independence, Buffalo Lake, Beebe Lake, and Lake Pulaski.
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