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Wind & weather
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DNR data
PerchPanfish, common · stocked7.8
CrappiePanfish, common · stocked7.8
BluegillPanfish, common6.8
LargemouthPresent · stocked5.3
WalleyePresent4.9
Northern pikePresent4.3How we rate
Start from how common the DNR says the fish is (abundant 7.5, common 6, present 3.5). Add 1 if the DNR stocked it in the last 5 years, 0.6 for walleye in two-story or complex lakes, and up to 0.9 for lake size. The DNR counts bluegill, perch and crappie together as panfish, so they share a score.
Depth map
Wisconsin DNRThe DNR drew Buffalo on 2 sheets.
Tap a map to zoom. Pinch or scroll to zoom in, drag to move.
Not for navigation. Old survey; depths and weed lines change.
Rules on this lake
DNR · checked 2026-10-07| Walleye | 15" min · 3 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Northern pike | 26" min · 2 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
 Bass | 14" min · 5 a dayMay 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027 | Open |
| Panfish | No size limit · 25 a dayOpen All Year | Open |
| Sturgeon | No fishing | Closed |
| Catfish | See specific species regulations in this groupOpen All Year | Open |
Launches & access
5 public- Access at Near County Road C And 10thDirections
- Access at Lakeshore and BirchDirections
- Access Nr County Hwy D And Freedom RdDirections
- Access at Montello Near Lakeshore DrDirections
- Access at Endeavor - Near Island DrDirections
Stocking
DNR records| 2024 | 1,400 yellow perch small fingerling, 4" 800 largemouth bass large fingerling, 5" 359 black crappie small fingerling, 4" |
| 2023 | 2,049 yellow perch yearling, 5" 450 largemouth bass large fingerling, 5" 1,300 black crappie yearling, 4" |
| 2022 | 620 yellow perch yearling, 6" 300 largemouth bass large fingerling, 5" 549 black crappie yearling, 6" |
| 2016 | 2,930 largemouth bass large fingerling, 10" 5,000 fathead minnow large fingerling, 2" 4,400 fathead minnow yearling, 2" 667 black crappie small fingerling, 5" |
The DNR has 23 fish surveys on file for this lake.
Before you go
DNRThis is health advice about eating fish, from the DNR. It is not how many you can catch or keep. Catch limits are in Rules.
Eat any amount Bullheads, Inland Trout
Up to 1 meal a week All Other Species And Sizes, Bass, Black Crappie, Bluegill And Sunfish, Catfish, Pike, Walleye, Yellow Perch
Up to 1 meal a month Muskies
Up to 6 meals a year Carp
Advice for this water. Stricter for women who may get pregnant and children under 15. DNR detailsBrittle Waternymph · Curly-Leaf Pondweed · Eurasian Water-Milfoil · Hybrid Eurasian / Northern Water-Milfoil · Purple Loosestrife · Starry Stonewort
Drain all water, remove plants and animals, and never move live fish or bait to another lake.Ice on Buffalo
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Catches & reportsLakes near Buffalo
Within 25 miles| Lake | Miles | Acres | Max depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Williams LakeMarquette | 1.7 | 62 | 6 ft |
| Moon LakeMarquette | 2.8 | 73 | 12 ft |
| Lake MontelloMarquette | 3.8 | 286 | 17 ft |
| Harris Pond (Harrisville)Marquette | 7.5 | 245 | 10 ft |
| Silver LakeMarquette | 7.8 | 52 | 10 ft |
| White LakeMarquette | 7.9 | 92 | 43 ft |
| Mud LakeMarquette | 8.1 | 61 | 4 ft |
| Neenah LakeMarquette | 8.6 | 61 | 15 ft |
Buffalo questions
How deep is Buffalo Lake?
Buffalo Lake is 8 feet at its deepest, and 5 feet deep on average. It covers 2,179 acres.
What fish are in Buffalo Lake?
The Wisconsin DNR lists panfish (common), catfish (common), largemouth bass (present), northern pike (present) and walleye (present).
Where is the boat launch on Buffalo Lake?
There are 5 public launches: Access at Near County Road C And 10th, Access at Lakeshore and Birch, Access Nr County Hwy D And Freedom Rd, Access at Montello Near Lakeshore Dr and Access at Endeavor - Near Island Dr.
Do I need a trout stamp to fish Buffalo Lake?
A Wisconsin fishing license covers this lake. No trout or Great Lakes stamp needed here.
What is the walleye limit on Buffalo Lake?
15" min · 3 a day. Season: May 2, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
Is Buffalo Lake stocked?
Yes. In 2024 the DNR and partners stocked 1,400 yellow perch (small fingerling), 800 largemouth bass (large fingerling) and 359 black crappie (small fingerling).
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Sources: Wisconsin DNR (lake facts, species, rules, stocking, consumption advice, survey map), National Weather Service (forecast). Sun and moon computed for the lake's location. Best times are a model of light and moon, not a promise. Checked 2026-10-07.