Polk County · lake · 1,558 acres
Lake Buffum
Lake Buffum is a lake in Polk County, Florida. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Florida's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Showers
89°
76°
20 mph
34%
Sat
Showers
86°
76°
19 mph
67%
Sun
Storms
88°
73°
13 mph
72%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Lizzie Lake1.5 mi
- Grassy Lake2.5 mi
- Surveyors Lake3.2 mi
- Gator Lake3.4 mi
- Lake Henry3.5 mi
- Lake Pembroke4.1 mi
- Polecat Lake4.0 mi
- Southwest Lake Gordon4.0 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official FL regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Lake Buffum fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lake Buffum?+
Yes — Florida requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Lake Buffum?+
Lake Buffum is a lake in Polk County, Florida. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.