Buffalo County · stream · order 5 river · ~295 cfs typical
Buffalo River
1 stocking on record · Wisconsin DNR
Buffalo River is a stream in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, stocked with Brown Trout — most recently on Jan 1, 2025. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Wisconsin DNR; 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
85°
68°
11 mph
1%
Fri
Rain
75°
67°
11 mph
71%
Sat
Overcast
80°
64°
10 mph
27%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2025 — | ||||
| Jan 1 | Brown Trout | 5,330 | 9.07" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Riecks Lake0.4 mi
- Pool 41.5 mi
- Mill Creek1.3 mi
- Peterson Lake1.7 mi
- Finger Lakes2.1 mi
- Second Finger Lake2.2 mi
- 1.8 Reservoir2.0 mi
- Lower Peterson Lake2.1 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official WI 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 Brown Trout in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, most recently on Jan 1, 2025 by Wisconsin DNR. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Buffalo River?+
Yes — Wisconsin 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 Buffalo County, Wisconsin. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Wisconsin DNR · updated Jan 1, 2025 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.