Fishing Report
Buffalo Lake Fishing Report
Montello, WI
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Oct 19, 2026 at 1:42 AM CDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
43.786838, -89.326834
Est. water temp
60.7°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Montello (Marquette County, WI).
Today’s bite
Black Crappie fishing report
Based on an estimated species for this un-surveyed lake.
Best window today: 6 AM (Good · 63/100)
See the full forecast →Likely species (estimated)
Estimated — not a state survey
Data for Buffalo Lake hasn't been reported by the state. We're estimating the likely fish from 8 nearby lakes with confirmed surveys. These are informed guesses, not confirmed catches — treat them as a starting point.
- Black Crappie — estimated, not a confirmed record94% confidence · based on 8 lakes within 40 mi
- Bluegill — estimated, not a confirmed record94% confidence · based on 8 lakes within 40 mi
- Largemouth Bass — estimated, not a confirmed record94% confidence · based on 8 lakes within 40 mi
- Northern Pike — estimated, not a confirmed record59% confidence · based on 8 lakes within 40 mi
- Pumpkinseed — estimated, not a confirmed record94% confidence · based on 8 lakes within 40 mi
- Yellow Perch — estimated, not a confirmed record94% confidence · based on 8 lakes within 40 mi
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Species detail
How to catch them at Buffalo Lake
- Black CrappieEstimated
Black Crappie feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 16% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 0-10 ft
Black Crappie fishing report → - BluegillEstimated
Bluegill feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 33% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 6-18 ft
Bluegill fishing report → - Largemouth BassEstimated
Largemouth Bass feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 21% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 5-15 ft
Largemouth Bass fishing report → - Northern PikeEstimated
Northern Pike feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 27% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 8-18 ft
Northern Pike fishing report → - PumpkinseedEstimated
Pumpkinseed feed most actively at Daytime, when activity runs about 33% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 3-10 ft
Pumpkinseed fishing report → - Yellow PerchEstimated
Yellow Perch feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 30% above the daily average across all four light windows.
Typical Fall depth: 15-30 ft
Yellow Perch fishing report →
Location
Buffalo Lake · 43.7868, -89.3268
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FAQ
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What fish are in Buffalo Lake?
Buffalo Lake hasn't been surveyed by the state yet, but based on nearby confirmed lakes it likely holds Black Crappie, Bluegill, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Pumpkinseed, and Yellow Perch. These are estimates, not confirmed catches.
When's the best time to fish Buffalo Lake?
Black Crappie feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 16% above the daily average across all four light windows. Check today's bite forecast for Buffalo Lake to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Buffalo Lake?
Buffalo Lake is near Montello, WI, at 43.7868, -89.3268.
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