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Buffalo Lake fishing reports

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Walleye

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7 years ago

Walleye

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8 years ago

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Smallmouth bass

1 in Β· 1 lb

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Northern pike

26 in Β· 4 lb 3 oz

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General info

Buffalo Lake is a lake located in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States. It is most popular for fishing Walleye, Northern pike, and Smallmouth bass.

Location

43Β°49β€²41.3β€³N 97Β°03β€²2.9β€³W
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When is the Northern Pike biting in Buffalo Lake?

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Fishing regulations at Buffalo Lake, SD

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 South 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 species as of May 10, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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151.6 miles away

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157.0 miles away

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165.9 miles away

Fremont

167.5 miles away

Fort Dodge

171.1 miles away

Omaha

184.4 miles away

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FAQ about Buffalo Lake fishing

Buffalo Lake is a lake located in Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States. Its coordinates are:
43Β°49β€²41.3β€³N 97Β°03β€²2.9β€³W
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Find the best fishing spots on Buffalo Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Navionics depth maps.
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