Fishing Buffalo Lodge Lake

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Buffalo Lodge Lake, ND

Popular Fish Species Buffalo Lodge Lake, ND

Buffalo Lodge Lake Popular Fish - Walleye

Walleye Fishing

Buffalo Lodge Lake is home to a hearty population of walleye. Good fisheries management and plenty of forage in the lake have them growing fat and healthy. When the lake freezes over in winter, ice fishing for walleye can be very rewarding. Use GPS to locate fishing spots you normally fish during other times of the year. Walleye have excellent vision in low light scenarios which helps them find food in deep or murky water. Make an effort to be on the water anytime there are low light conditions. During May and June is the optimal time to catch them, while feeding in shallower water. Other times of the year they are more likely to roam around in deeper water. Concentrate around structure like points, flats and ledges off the river channels. One of the proven methods for catching walleye here is trolling with spinners tipped with live bait, or trolling with long-billed, deep diving crankbaits. However casting live bait, jigs, worms and spoons also works well at times.

Buffalo Lodge Lake Popular Fish - Bluegill

Bluegill Fishing

Fishing for bluegill is a time-honored tradition at Buffalo Lake. Young and old, beginners and seasoned anglers alike, all enjoy catching a bunch of fat bluegill. This year, much like recent years, the bluegill population is healthy and always looking for something to eat. Bluegill fishing is as basic as fishing gets. Any pole, reasonably small line and small hooks baited with anything edible, creates the ideal setup. Add a bobber and you can set the depth you prefer the bait to position. Bluegill hang around brush, rocks, vegetation or any cover available. When the lake freezes over, try your luck at ice fishing.

Buffalo Lake Popular Fish - Yellow Perch

Yellow Perch Fishing

Yellow perch tend to spawn in the April to May timeframe, and the spawn has been strong for years at Buffalo Lodge Lake. As a result, the lake continues to maintain a very healthy population of yellow perch, which have been a mainstay in the fishery for decades. They are fun to catch in winter when ice fishing as well. Yellow perch are great table fare, and are a food source for many predator fish in the lake. Fishing for yellow perch is simple, their primary diet consists of minnows and other small fish, insects and worms. Yellow perch tend to gather in small groups and hang out on relatively deep structure, near cover and/or drop-offs. Use a small hook and sinker. Bait a small hook with minnows, worms or small jigs using 6 to 10 pound line.

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Guide to fishing for walleye, yellow perch and northern pike at Buffalo Lodge Lake in North Dakota.

Nestled in a remote, northern area of the state, Buffalo Lodge Lake is a 1,400-acre lake, 4 miles northeast of Granville. Amenities are scarce here so come prepared and bring everything you need.

Walleye fishing in Buffalo Lodge Lake is highly regarded, attracting both novice and experienced anglers. Yellow perch are another sought-after species found in Buffalo Lodge Lake. Northern pike, known for their aggressive strikes and powerful fights, are also abundant in Buffalo the lake.

There is a fishing pier, one boat dock, one boat launch ramp and a campground for tent camping. Walleye and perch draw the most attention here, but you never know when a big northern pike might surprise you. Ice fishing in winter can range from poor to very good for all species. About a dozen miles of shoreline wrap this fishery, much of which is accessible for bank fishing by road, trails or a little hiking.

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Buffalo Lodge Lake Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: NEARBY
Lodging: NO
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: NO
Restaurant: NEARBY

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Buffalo Lodge Lake Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off 63rd Street N, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.