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Buffalo River

New York, United States

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Buffalo River fishing reports

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Black bullhead

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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Freshwater drum

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Channel catfish

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Rock bass

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General info

Buffalo River is a stream located in Erie County, New York, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, and Channel catfish.

Location

42Β°52β€²35.1β€³N 78Β°52β€²51.6β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Buffalo River, NY

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 New York 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 11, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Cities nearby

Buffalo

2.4 miles away

Lackawanna

4.7 miles away

Kenmore

6.1 miles away

West Seneca

7.1 miles away

Cheektowaga

7.1 miles away

Eggertsville

7.3 miles away

Tonawanda

9.3 miles away

Depew

9.3 miles away

Hamburg

9.5 miles away

Grand Island

10.7 miles away

Orchard Park

11.0 miles away

Amherst

11.3 miles away

North Tonawanda

11.7 miles away

Lancaster

12.5 miles away

Elma

12.9 miles away

Wheatfield

15.3 miles away

Aurora

15.6 miles away

Clarence

15.8 miles away

Niagara Falls

16.4 miles away

Evans

16.7 miles away

Lewiston

21.4 miles away

Lockport

22.3 miles away

Dunkirk

35.7 miles away

Batavia

36.4 miles away

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FAQ about Buffalo River fishing

the Buffalo River is a stream located in Erie County, New York, United States. Its coordinates are:
42Β°52β€²35.1β€³N 78Β°52β€²51.6β€³W
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