Fishing for Black buffalo

Ictiobus niger

The black buffalo is a robust freshwater fish known for its deep, laterally compressed body and dark, dusky coloration. It primarily inhabits large rivers and reservoirs. This species feeds on detritus and invertebrates. Typically, it reaches lengths of 24-30 inches and can weigh up to 40 pounds. Black buffalo are generally solitary and exhibit slow, deliberate movements. This summary is AI generated

Water type

Freshwater

IUCN Status

Least concern

Threat to humans

Harmless

Source: Fishbase

Best baits to catch Black buffalo

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Biggest Black buffalo catches

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Black buffalo

Trinity River

34 in · 22 lb 8 oz

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Black buffalo

30 in · 15 lb

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Black buffalo

Ohio River (East Liverpool - Lawrenceburg)

22 in · 5 lb 6 oz

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Black buffalo

Ohio River (East Liverpool - Lawrenceburg)

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Black buffalo

30 in · 16 lb 6 oz

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Black buffalo

Yegua Creek

24 in · 12 lb

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Black buffalo

Yegua Creek

19 in · 10 lb

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Black buffalo

Elm Fork Trinity River

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Black buffalo

Belton Lake

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Des Moines River (Iowa)

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