Fishing in Buffalo, ND

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Buffalo, North Dakota?

Anglers in Buffalo , ND recommend these top fishing spots: Brewer Lake , Rush River .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Buffalo?

Most commonly caught species around Buffalo , ND : Northern pike - 155 reported catches Channel catfish - 123 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 99 reported catches Largemouth bass - 93 reported catches Yellow perch - 85 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Buffalo fishing reports?

The latest Buffalo , ND fishing reports are: @hudsonalbaugh reported a nice Tiger muskellunge at Brooks Harbor . @MK-Fishing reported a nice Yellow bullhead . @MK-Fishing reported a nice Yellow bullhead . @Dakota2010 reported a nice Northern pike . @Dakota2010 reported a nice Northern pike . .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Buffalo?

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North Dakota, United States

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Top fish species in Buffalo

Latest Buffalo fishing reports

Tiger muskellunge

Brooks Harbor

35 in · 11 lb

Yellow bullhead

length · weight

Yellow bullhead

length · weight

Northern pike

21 in · 2 lb

Northern pike

19 in · 1 lb 7 oz

Northern pike

28 in · 6 lb

Largemouth bass

Brewer Lake

length · weight

Common carp

Maple River

length · weight

Yellow perch

Brooks Harbor

6 in · 2 oz

Yellow perch

Brooks Harbor

length · weight

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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 North Dakota 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 Northern pike as of June 16th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Northern pike

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Additional information

Possession limit = 10 northern pike No size limit.

Synonyms

Esox lucius

Regulations for

46°55′9.5″N 97°33′2.5″W

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FAQ about Buffalo fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Buffalo, North Dakota?

Anglers in Buffalo, ND recommend these top fishing spots: Brewer Lake and Rush River.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Buffalo?

Most commonly caught species around Buffalo, ND:

Northern pike - 155 reported catches
Channel catfish - 123 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 99 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 93 reported catches
Yellow perch - 85 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Buffalo fishing reports?

The latest Buffalo, ND fishing reports are:

@hudsonalbaugh reported a nice Tiger muskellunge at Brooks Harbor.
@MK-Fishing reported a nice Yellow bullhead.
@MK-Fishing reported a nice Yellow bullhead.
@Dakota2010 reported a nice Northern pike.
@Dakota2010 reported a nice Northern pike.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Buffalo?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Buffalo, ND. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: