Minnehaha County · lake · 278 acres
Buffalo Lake
Buffalo Lake is a lake in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from South Dakota'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
Rain
77°
72°
13 mph
83%
Fri
Rain
73°
66°
21 mph
71%
Sat
Clear
83°
61°
12 mph
1%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
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
- Diamond Lake2.8 mi
- Clear Lake5.0 mi
- Island Lake4.6 mi
- North Buffalo Creek5.9 mi
- Long Lake7.5 mi
- Buffalo Slough6.4 mi
- Round Lake8.1 mi
- Spring Lake6.8 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official SD regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Buffalo Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Buffalo Lake?+
Yes — South Dakota 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 Lake?+
Buffalo Lake is a lake in Minnehaha County, South Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.