Fishing Report
Lake Gardner Fishing Report
Buffalo, SD
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Modeled from live National Weather Service data as of Sep 18, 2026 at 10:40 PM MDT, plus solunar and sun/moon times computed in-house. This is a computed report, not an eyewitness catch report.
45.610997, -103.616326
Est. water temp
61.7°F
v1 estimate from air temperature — not a sensor reading
Notes from anglers
Imported from GNIS. Nearest town: Buffalo (Harding County, SD).
Today’s bite
Largemouth Bass fishing report
Best window today: 10 PM (Good · 65/100)
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How to catch them at Lake Gardner
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
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Location
Lake Gardner · 45.6110, -103.6163
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FAQ
Common questions
What fish are in Lake Gardner?
State surveys have confirmed Largemouth Bass in Lake Gardner.
When's the best time to fish Lake Gardner?
Largemouth Bass feed most actively at Dawn and Dusk, when activity runs about 21% above the daily average across all four light windows. Check today's bite forecast for Lake Gardner to see the best window for current conditions.
Where is Lake Gardner?
Lake Gardner is near Buffalo, SD, at 45.6110, -103.6163.
Plan your trip to Lake Gardner
Get the hour-by-hour bite forecast and the best times to fish Lake Gardner, scored against live National Weather Service weather for this exact spot — showing what every input contributed and how well the evidence supports it.