Fremont County · stream · order 4 river · ~42 cfs typical
Buffalo River
Stocked 2× on record · IDFG
Buffalo River is a stream in Fremont County, Idaho, stocked with Rainbow Trout (Triploid) — most recently on Jul 23, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from IDFG; 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
Overcast
84°
50°
11 mph
44%
Fri
Overcast
90°
55°
12 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
92°
59°
17 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 23 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 1,000 | 6" | |
| May 6 | Rainbow Trout (Triploid) | 981 | 6" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Toms Creek1.9 mi
- Blue Spring Creek3.2 mi
- Mill Creek3.1 mi
- Yale Creek4.2 mi
- Sheep Creek4.0 mi
- Hotel Creek4.0 mi
- West Fork Hotel Creek5.6 mi
- Golden Lake5.8 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official ID regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Buffalo River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Buffalo River?+
Buffalo River is stocked with Rainbow Trout (Triploid) in Fremont County, Idaho, most recently on Jul 23, 2026 by IDFG. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Buffalo River?+
Yes — Idaho 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 Buffalo River?+
Buffalo River is a stream in Fremont County, Idaho. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: IDFG · updated Jul 23, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.