Minnesota Fishing Guide

Buffalo

Becker County, Minnesota — DOW #03035000

233 Surveys

Special Regulations for Buffalo

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Buffalo has confirmed populations of:

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417.57
Acres
38 ft
Max Depth
0
14
Fish Species
4
Local Guides

DNR Fish Surveys

Catch-per-unit-effort (CPUE) data from Minnesota DNR fish population assessments on Buffalo. Green = above normal range. Red = below normal.

Black Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1986-06-30 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 2.8 0.30 lb 6
1986-06-30 Standard gill nets 1.7 (normal) 0.6 – 9.5 0.42 lb 10
2007-06-18 Standard trap nets 2.0 (normal) 0.3 – 2.8 0.37 lb 18
2007-06-18 Standard gill nets 5.2 (normal) 0.6 – 9.5 0.29 lb 47
2012-06-18 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.6 – 9.5 0.13 lb 7
2022-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.3 – 2.8 1.01 lb 4
1981-06-25 Standard trap nets 6.0 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.8 0.55 lb 42
1981-06-25 Standard gill nets 0.5 (below normal) 0.6 – 9.5 0.68 lb 2
1970-07-06 Standard trap nets 101.0 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.8 0.25 lb 1010
1970-07-06 Standard gill nets 7.3 (normal) 0.6 – 9.5 0.20 lb 29
2017-06-19 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.8 0.13 lb 1
2017-06-19 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.6 – 9.5 0.31 lb 3
2002-06-24 Standard trap nets 10.3 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.8 0.20 lb 93
2002-06-24 Standard gill nets 4.8 (normal) 0.6 – 9.5 0.29 lb 43
1997-06-23 Standard trap nets 1.8 (normal) 0.3 – 2.8 0.56 lb 16
1997-06-23 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.6 – 9.5 0.53 lb 5

Brown Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1986-06-30 Standard trap nets 4.2 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.5 0.41 lb 42
1986-06-30 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.2 0.50 lb 1
2007-06-18 Standard trap nets 20.6 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.5 0.22 lb 185
2007-06-18 Standard gill nets 2.2 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.2 0.38 lb 20
2012-06-18 Standard trap nets 4.7 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.5 0.49 lb 42
2012-06-18 Standard gill nets 2.4 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.2 0.58 lb 22
2022-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.5 1.08 lb 5
2022-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.2 0.37 lb 2
1981-06-25 Standard trap nets 14.9 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.5 0.66 lb 104
1981-06-25 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 0.3 – 2.2 0.60 lb 6
1970-07-06 Standard trap nets 4.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.5 0.35 lb 48
1970-07-06 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.2 0.50 lb 1
2017-06-19 Standard trap nets 0.6 (normal) 0.3 – 1.5 0.72 lb 5
2017-06-19 Standard gill nets 0.9 (normal) 0.3 – 2.2 0.88 lb 8
2002-06-24 Standard trap nets 26.2 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.5 0.19 lb 236
2002-06-24 Standard gill nets 1.2 (normal) 0.3 – 2.2 0.24 lb 11
1997-06-23 Standard trap nets 18.6 (above normal) 0.3 – 1.5 0.95 lb 167
1997-06-23 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 0.3 – 2.2 1.16 lb 8
2017-07-31 Backpack electrofishing 0.9 — — 1

Yellow Perch

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1986-06-30 Standard trap nets 2.1 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.13 lb 21
1986-06-30 Standard gill nets 14.2 (normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.11 lb 85
2007-06-18 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.23 lb 3
2007-06-18 Standard gill nets 9.7 (normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.28 lb 87
2012-06-18 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.13 lb 2
2012-06-18 Standard gill nets 14.4 (normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.15 lb 130
2022-06-13 Standard gill nets 8.9 (normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.08 lb 80
1981-06-25 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.31 lb 7
1981-06-25 Standard gill nets 12.3 (normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.20 lb 49
1970-07-06 Standard trap nets 4.8 (above normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.17 lb 48
1970-07-06 Standard gill nets 29.8 (above normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.09 lb 119
2017-06-19 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.17 lb 3
2017-06-19 Standard gill nets 26.0 (above normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.14 lb 234
2002-06-24 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.21 lb 8
2002-06-24 Standard gill nets 16.4 (normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.12 lb 148
1997-06-23 Standard trap nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.12 lb 7
1997-06-23 Standard gill nets 31.7 (above normal) 2.5 – 24.2 0.12 lb 190
2017-07-31 Backpack electrofishing 7.9 — — 9
2017-07-31 15-ft beach seine 1.0 — — 5
2017-07-31 50-ft beach seine 38.0 — — 76

Yellow Bullhead

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1986-06-30 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.40 lb 9
1986-06-30 Standard trap nets 8.5 (above normal) 1.5 – 7.7 0.42 lb 85
2007-06-18 Standard gill nets 3.7 (normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.53 lb 33
2007-06-18 Standard trap nets 13.4 (above normal) 1.5 – 7.7 0.32 lb 121
2012-06-18 Standard gill nets 3.7 (normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.72 lb 33
2012-06-18 Standard trap nets 7.9 (above normal) 1.5 – 7.7 0.58 lb 71
2022-06-13 Standard gill nets 5.0 (normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.74 lb 45
2022-06-13 Standard trap nets 8.6 (above normal) 1.5 – 7.7 0.86 lb 77
1981-06-25 Standard gill nets 4.0 (normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.51 lb 16
1981-06-25 Standard trap nets 33.6 (above normal) 1.5 – 7.7 0.60 lb 235
1970-07-06 Standard trap nets 11.7 (above normal) 1.5 – 7.7 0.45 lb 117
2017-06-19 Standard gill nets 1.3 (normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.83 lb 12
2017-06-19 Standard trap nets 5.6 (normal) 1.5 – 7.7 0.78 lb 50
2002-06-24 Standard gill nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.47 lb 5
2002-06-24 Standard trap nets 11.1 (above normal) 1.5 – 7.7 0.38 lb 100
1997-06-23 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.9 – 10.0 0.65 lb 1
1997-06-23 Standard trap nets 4.1 (normal) 1.5 – 7.7 1.19 lb 37

Northern Pike

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1986-06-30 Standard gill nets 6.0 (normal) 3.1 – 8.5 0.91 lb 36
1986-06-30 Standard trap nets 0.7 — 0.83 lb 7
2007-06-18 Standard gill nets 12.2 (above normal) 3.1 – 8.5 1.66 lb 110
2007-06-18 Standard trap nets 1.3 — 1.41 lb 12
2012-06-18 Standard gill nets 9.8 (above normal) 3.1 – 8.5 1.98 lb 88
2012-06-18 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 1.02 lb 3
2022-06-13 Standard gill nets 20.7 (above normal) 3.1 – 8.5 1.74 lb 186
2022-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 1.67 lb 7
1981-06-25 Standard gill nets 7.5 (normal) 3.1 – 8.5 0.60 lb 30
1981-06-25 Standard trap nets 1.0 — 0.64 lb 7
1970-07-06 Standard gill nets 4.5 (normal) 3.1 – 8.5 1.14 lb 18
1970-07-06 Standard trap nets 1.4 — 0.86 lb 14
2017-06-19 Standard gill nets 8.0 (normal) 3.1 – 8.5 1.91 lb 72
2017-06-19 Standard trap nets 0.8 — 1.08 lb 7
2002-06-24 Standard gill nets 6.9 (normal) 3.1 – 8.5 1.35 lb 62
2002-06-24 Standard trap nets 1.3 — 0.71 lb 12
1997-06-23 Standard gill nets 6.5 (normal) 3.1 – 8.5 1.85 lb 39
1997-06-23 Standard trap nets 0.7 — 0.45 lb 6

Rock Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1986-06-30 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.60 lb 1
1986-06-30 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.39 lb 13
2007-06-18 Standard gill nets 1.2 (normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.48 lb 11
2007-06-18 Standard trap nets 1.8 (normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.47 lb 16
2012-06-18 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.67 lb 7
2012-06-18 Standard trap nets 1.3 (normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.61 lb 12
2022-06-13 Standard gill nets 7.2 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.38 lb 65
2022-06-13 Standard trap nets 3.9 (above normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.48 lb 35
1981-06-25 Standard gill nets 1.5 (normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.34 lb 6
1981-06-25 Standard trap nets 3.0 (above normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.32 lb 21
1970-07-06 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.30 lb 1
1970-07-06 Standard trap nets 2.4 (normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.73 lb 24
2017-06-19 Standard gill nets 1.7 (normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.33 lb 15
2017-06-19 Standard trap nets 2.1 (normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.35 lb 19
2002-06-24 Standard gill nets 3.8 (above normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.46 lb 34
2002-06-24 Standard trap nets 7.3 (above normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.38 lb 66
1997-06-23 Standard gill nets 2.0 (normal) 0.3 – 2.0 0.67 lb 12
1997-06-23 Standard trap nets 7.3 (above normal) 0.6 – 2.5 0.50 lb 66
2017-07-31 50-ft beach seine 0.5 — — 1
2017-07-31 15-ft beach seine 0.2 — — 1

Walleye

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1986-06-30 Standard gill nets 6.2 (above normal) 1.3 – 5.5 0.68 lb 37
1986-06-30 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.42 lb 4
2007-06-18 Standard gill nets 4.0 (normal) 1.3 – 5.5 1.32 lb 36
2007-06-18 Standard trap nets 0.3 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 4.45 lb 3
2012-06-18 Standard gill nets 5.4 (normal) 1.3 – 5.5 1.59 lb 49
2022-06-13 Standard gill nets 4.7 (normal) 1.3 – 5.5 1.88 lb 42
2022-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.7 2.78 lb 1
1981-06-25 Standard gill nets 2.3 (normal) 1.3 – 5.5 0.60 lb 9
1981-06-25 Standard trap nets 0.7 (above normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.46 lb 5
1970-07-06 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 1.3 – 5.5 0.80 lb 1
1970-07-06 Standard trap nets 0.5 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 2.26 lb 5
2017-06-19 Standard gill nets 6.8 (above normal) 1.3 – 5.5 1.32 lb 61
2017-06-19 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 0.7 0.84 lb 1
2002-06-24 Standard gill nets 4.8 (normal) 1.3 – 5.5 1.75 lb 43
2002-06-24 Standard trap nets 0.2 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 1.43 lb 2
1997-06-23 Standard gill nets 7.2 (above normal) 1.3 – 5.5 1.06 lb 43
1997-06-23 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 0.7 1.92 lb 4

Hybrid Sunfish

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1986-06-30 Standard trap nets 0.4 — 0.30 lb 4
2007-06-18 Standard trap nets 0.3 — 0.29 lb 3
2012-06-18 Standard trap nets 0.2 — 0.38 lb 2
2022-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.8 — 0.56 lb 7
2022-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.39 lb 1
1970-07-06 Standard trap nets 0.5 — 0.38 lb 5
1997-06-23 Standard trap nets 0.1 — 0.26 lb 1

Pumpkinseed

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1986-06-30 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.30 lb 1
1986-06-30 Standard trap nets 9.7 (above normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.17 lb 97
2007-06-18 Standard gill nets 0.7 — 0.23 lb 6
2007-06-18 Standard trap nets 5.9 (normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.22 lb 53
2012-06-18 Standard gill nets 0.2 — 0.22 lb 2
2012-06-18 Standard trap nets 1.9 (normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.25 lb 17
2022-06-13 Standard gill nets 3.2 — 0.28 lb 29
2022-06-13 Standard trap nets 4.7 (normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.31 lb 42
1981-06-25 Standard trap nets 2.9 (normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.34 lb 20
1970-07-06 Standard trap nets 1.1 (below normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.29 lb 11
2017-06-19 Standard gill nets 0.4 — 0.26 lb 4
2017-06-19 Standard trap nets 3.7 (normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.29 lb 33
2002-06-24 Standard gill nets 0.3 — 0.17 lb 3
2002-06-24 Standard trap nets 5.0 (normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.20 lb 45
1997-06-23 Standard trap nets 5.0 (normal) 1.7 – 8.2 0.18 lb 45
2017-07-31 Backpack electrofishing 2.6 — — 3
2017-07-31 15-ft beach seine 0.8 — — 4
2017-07-31 50-ft beach seine 0.5 — — 1

Tullibee (Cisco)

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1986-06-30 Standard gill nets 22.2 (above normal) 0.7 – 6.5 1.08 lb 133
2007-06-18 Standard gill nets 1.9 (normal) 0.7 – 6.5 1.54 lb 17
2012-06-18 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.7 – 6.5 1.15 lb 4
1981-06-25 Standard gill nets 4.0 (normal) 0.7 – 6.5 1.48 lb 16
1970-07-06 Standard gill nets 12.0 (above normal) 0.7 – 6.5 0.99 lb 48
2017-06-19 Standard gill nets 0.6 (below normal) 0.7 – 6.5 0.98 lb 5
2002-06-24 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.7 – 6.5 3.38 lb 3
1997-06-23 Standard gill nets 5.0 (normal) 0.7 – 6.5 3.17 lb 30

White Sucker

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1986-06-30 Standard gill nets 5.2 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.5 1.85 lb 31
1986-06-30 Standard trap nets 0.2 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 2.00 lb 2
2007-06-18 Standard gill nets 2.7 (normal) 0.5 – 3.5 2.34 lb 24
2007-06-18 Standard trap nets 0.7 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 2.31 lb 6
2012-06-18 Standard gill nets 1.8 (normal) 0.5 – 3.5 2.60 lb 16
2012-06-18 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.2 – 1.0 3.44 lb 1
2022-06-13 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.5 1.72 lb 2
1981-06-25 Standard gill nets 4.5 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.5 1.77 lb 18
1981-06-25 Standard trap nets 1.0 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 2.71 lb 7
1970-07-06 Standard gill nets 2.5 (normal) 0.5 – 3.5 1.66 lb 10
1970-07-06 Standard trap nets 3.0 (above normal) 0.2 – 1.0 2.11 lb 30
2017-06-19 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 3.5 2.49 lb 3
2002-06-24 Standard gill nets 3.8 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.5 1.78 lb 34
1997-06-23 Standard gill nets 6.5 (above normal) 0.5 – 3.5 2.99 lb 39
1997-06-23 Standard trap nets 0.4 (normal) 0.2 – 1.0 2.62 lb 4

Bluegill

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1986-06-30 Standard trap nets 14.8 (normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.20 lb 148
2007-06-18 Standard gill nets 7.1 — 0.24 lb 64
2007-06-18 Standard trap nets 48.0 (above normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.11 lb 432
2012-06-18 Standard gill nets 15.8 — 0.28 lb 142
2012-06-18 Standard trap nets 38.0 (normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.14 lb 342
2022-06-13 Standard gill nets 35.8 — 0.35 lb 322
2022-06-13 Standard trap nets 59.9 (above normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.16 lb 539
1981-06-25 Standard trap nets 7.4 (normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.39 lb 52
1970-07-06 Standard trap nets 16.0 (normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.55 lb 160
2017-06-19 Standard gill nets 23.3 — 0.37 lb 210
2017-06-19 Standard trap nets 37.4 (normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.14 lb 337
2002-06-24 Standard gill nets 0.1 — 0.29 lb 1
2002-06-24 Standard trap nets 57.6 (above normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.09 lb 518
1997-06-23 Standard trap nets 15.6 (normal) 5.6 – 42.3 0.27 lb 140
2017-07-31 Backpack electrofishing 30.8 — — 35
2017-07-31 15-ft beach seine 3.0 — — 15
2017-07-31 50-ft beach seine 16.5 — — 33

Black Crappie

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
1986-06-30 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.50 lb 2
2007-06-18 Standard gill nets 0.4 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.39 lb 4
2007-06-18 Standard trap nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.29 lb 3
2012-06-18 Standard electrofishing 26.3 — 0.50 lb 22
2012-06-18 Standard gill nets 0.8 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.13 lb 7
2012-06-18 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.07 lb 1
2022-06-13 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.31 lb 9
2022-06-13 Standard trap nets 2.1 (normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.43 lb 19
1981-06-25 Standard gill nets 0.5 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 1.18 lb 2
1981-06-25 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.50 lb 1
1970-07-06 Standard gill nets 0.3 (below normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.90 lb 1
1970-07-06 Standard trap nets 0.9 (normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.67 lb 9
2017-06-19 Standard gill nets 1.1 (normal) 0.5 – 2.7 0.71 lb 10
2017-06-19 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.09 lb 1
1997-06-23 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.7 – 3.2 0.41 lb 2
2017-07-31 Backpack electrofishing 0.9 — — 1

Largemouth Bass

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Avg Weight Total Catch
2007-06-18 Standard gill nets 0.9 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 1.46 lb 8
2012-06-18 Standard electrofishing 20.3 — 2.21 lb 17
2012-06-18 Standard gill nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.2 2.01 lb 2
2022-06-13 Standard gill nets 1.0 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 1.44 lb 9
2022-06-13 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.1 2.79 lb 2
2017-06-19 Standard gill nets 1.1 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 1.16 lb 10
2017-06-19 Standard trap nets 0.1 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.1 0.26 lb 1
2002-06-24 Standard gill nets 0.3 (normal) 0.3 – 1.2 1.29 lb 3
2002-06-24 Standard trap nets 0.2 (below normal) 0.3 – 1.1 0.20 lb 2
2017-07-31 Backpack electrofishing 32.5 — — 37
2017-07-31 15-ft beach seine 9.8 — — 49
2017-07-31 50-ft beach seine 24.5 — — 49

CNM

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2017-07-31 Backpack electrofishing 1.8 — 2
2017-07-31 15-ft beach seine 0.2 — 1

Iowa Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2017-07-31 15-ft beach seine 2.0 — 10
2017-07-31 50-ft beach seine 1.0 — 2
2017-07-31 Backpack electrofishing 2.6 — 3

BKF

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2017-07-31 50-ft beach seine 1.0 — 2
2017-07-31 Backpack electrofishing 6.2 — 7
2017-07-31 15-ft beach seine 0.6 — 3

Johnny Darter

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2017-07-31 15-ft beach seine 0.4 — 2

Tadpole Madtom

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2017-07-31 15-ft beach seine 0.2 — 1
2017-07-31 50-ft beach seine 0.5 — 1

Golden Shiner

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2017-07-31 Backpack electrofishing 0.9 — 1

BCS

Date Gear CPUE Normal Range Total Catch
2017-07-31 Backpack electrofishing 3.5 — 4

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Map & Directions

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Nearby Bait & Tackle

Cormorant Store

Pelican Rapids, MN

(218) 532-2440

★ 4.6

County 6 Gas & Bait

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 846-2390

★ 4

Deez Fish Co

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 203-0932

★ 5

Detroit Lakes Corner Market

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 847-3190

★ 4.1

Hod Fishing Rods

Detroit Lakes, MN

(701) 412-8888

Lakes Sport Shop

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 847-2645

★ 4.4

L&M Fleet Supply

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 847-1171

★ 4.5

Osage Bait & Tackle

Osage, MN

(218) 573-3990

★ 4.5

Nearby Marinas

Arctic Marine

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 850-4728

At Ease Dock & Lift

Frazee, MN

(218) 334-2202

★ 4.8

Beach King, Inc

Frazee, MN

(218) 846-3415

★ 4.7

Detroit Power Sports

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 234-5759

★ 4.5

Dl Dock & Lift/Webber Dock & Lift

Detroit Lakes, MN

(218) 847-2108

★ 5

GoGo Rental

Detroit Lakes, MN

(866) 739-4114

★ 4.8

Resorts & Lodges Near Buffalo

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Fishing Resort Detroit Lakes

(218) 234-2702
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Fishing Resort Ponsford

(218) 573-3791
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(218) 699-3632

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Fish Species

Species known to inhabit Buffalo. Click any species for a full fishing guide.

Black BullheadBlack CrappieBluegillBrown BullheadHybrid SunfishLargemouth BassNorthern PikePumpkinseedRock BassTullibee (Cisco)WalleyeWhite SuckerYellow BullheadYellow Perch

Fishing Guides Near Buffalo

Baxstar Fishing
Fishing Guide

(701) 261-3703
Brad Laabs Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 849-6108
fishing guides Detroit Lakes MN
Fishing Guide

(218) 841-5357
Front 20 Outfitters Fly Shop & Guide Service
Fishing Guide

(218) 346-4899

Other Lakes in Becker County

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153.72 acres

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803.03 acres

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129.81 acres

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3,657.12 acres

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521.51 acres

Bijou

225.12 acres

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Data sourced from Minnesota DNR Division of Fish and Wildlife. Last verified: March 19, 2026. Learn how we maintain this data.