Size
31ac
Boat Launch
Carry-in Launch
Toilet
Yes
Boat Dock
Species in Buffalo Trace Lake
Crappie
Channel catfish
Largemouth bass
Bluegill
Overview
Buffalo Trace Lake Map
Fishing Regulations
Special Fishing Regulations: This lake has special fishing regulations that differ from statewide regulations for those species identified below and take precedence. Regulations listed below are currently in place. Visit the fishing regulations page for links to upcoming regulations for specific lakes.
- Largemouth bass from 12 to 15 inches may not be harvested. The daily bag limit of 5 applies to bass under 12 inches or over 15 inches.
Weather
78°Feels like 78°
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58°
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8:26 PM
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North
0 in
Rain
30.03 inHg
Falling
MondayMo
-- / 58°
TuesdayTu
83° / 60°
WednesdayWe
86° / 65°
ThursdayTh
86° / 63°
FridayFr
85° / 63°
SaturdaySa
86° / 65°
Moon Phase
August 24, 2026
87% Illumination
waxing gibbous, getting brighter
MondayMo08/24
TuesdayTu08/25
WednesdayWe08/26
ThursdayTh08/27
FridayFr08/28
SaturdaySa08/29
SundaySu08/30
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Top Fish Species
Crappie
6-15 in
Length Range
10 in
Length Range
2018
Surveyed
Abundance (CPUE)
Understanding Abundance
Abundance ratings are based on Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE) measurements conducted by the MN DNR, and represent a snapshot of a species population at a given point in time
Source: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Survey cadence may vary by state and water body.Species Lengths
