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South Branch Buffalo River

Minnesota, United States

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South Branch Buffalo River fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

14 in Β· 2 lb

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Channel catfish

37 in Β· 8 lb

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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

24 in Β· 4 lb 6 oz

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General info

South Branch Buffalo River is a stream located in Clay County, Minnesota, United States. It is also intersecting with Wilkin County, Minnesota. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Walleye, and Northern pike.

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46Β°42β€²48β€³N 96Β°37β€²59.1β€³W
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Fishing regulations at South Branch Buffalo River, MN

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 May 14, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about South Branch Buffalo River fishing

the South Branch Buffalo River is a stream located in Clay County, Minnesota, United States. It is also intersecting with Wilkin County, Minnesota. Its coordinates are:
46Β°42β€²48β€³N 96Β°37β€²59.1β€³W
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