Clay County · stream · order 5 river · ~80 cfs typical
Buffalo River
Buffalo River is a stream in Clay County, Minnesota. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Minnesota'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
Overcast
86°
69°
14 mph
15%
Sat
Clear
90°
63°
10 mph
2%
Sun
Overcast
98°
68°
24 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
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
- Sheyenne River4.5 mi
- Rush River7.5 mi
- Lower Branch Rush River8.5 mi
- Love Lake9.7 mi
- Felton Creek8.7 mi
- Elm River12.0 mi
- Maple River11.9 mi
- South Branch Wild Rice River11.9 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official MN regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Buffalo River fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Buffalo River?+
Yes — Minnesota 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 Clay County, Minnesota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.