Buffalo Lake fishing

Buffalo Lake fishing has Rainbow Trout, Coho Salmon, Arctic Grayling, and Arctic Char on the stocking report. It is stocked about 1.2 times a year since 1971, most often in May and June. Species guides list dawn and dusk as the active times.

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Last stocked
May 28, 2026
· Rainbow Trout
Plants on record
65
Since 1971
Species recorded
4
Average size
6.1 in
Elevation
2,428 ft

Fish at Buffalo Lake

4 stocked · 0 confirmed present

Rainbow Trout Stocked · 58 plants · last May 28, 2026 Best: dawn, dusk

Last stocked May 28, 2026 · avg 6.2 in · 58 plants

Best: dawn, dusk

Rainbow Trout species guide
Arctic Char Stocked · 3 plants · last May 31, 2022

Last stocked May 31, 2022 · avg 10 in · 3 plants

Coho Salmon Stocked · 2 plants · last August 18, 1978

Last stocked August 18, 1978 · avg 2.3 in · 2 plants

Coho Salmon species guide
Arctic Grayling Stocked · 2 plants · last September 25, 1986

Last stocked September 25, 1986 · avg 1.9 in · 2 plants

Arctic Grayling species guide

Buffalo Lake has documented historical records related to fish. These include a "Buffalo Lake Fish Sampling Summary 1970s-90s.pdf" and a "Buffalo Lake Stocking 1970s-00s.pdf" which indicate past activities concerning fish populations and management at the lake. (adfg.alaska.gov, accessed October 5, 2026)

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How Buffalo Lake is stocked

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.

No plants recorded in 8 years between 1971 and 2026.

Fish stocked in 1971

3,000

Fish stocked in 1972

4,000

Fish stocked in 1974

2,000

Fish stocked in 1975

3,000

Fish stocked in 1976

1,000

Fish stocked in 1978

1,000

Fish stocked in 1981

1,000

Fish stocked in 1983

2,094

Fish stocked in 1985

1,000

Fish stocked in 1986

9,182

Fish stocked in 1987

800

Fish stocked in 1988

1,305

Fish stocked in 1989

1,325

Fish stocked in 1990

2,933

Fish stocked in 1991

1,300

Fish stocked in 1992

1,326

Fish stocked in 1993

1,200

Fish stocked in 1994

2,100

Fish stocked in 1995

1,321

Fish stocked in 1996

1,310

Fish stocked in 1997

1,300

Fish stocked in 1998

1,240

Fish stocked in 1999

499

Fish stocked in 2000

493

Fish stocked in 2001

500

Fish stocked in 2002

450

Fish stocked in 2003

475

Fish stocked in 2004

455

Fish stocked in 2005

500

Fish stocked in 2006

200

Fish stocked in 2007

4,000

Fish stocked in 2009

1,000

Fish stocked in 2011

1,000

Fish stocked in 2012

540

Fish stocked in 2013

540

Fish stocked in 2014

542

Fish stocked in 2015

536

Fish stocked in 2016

1,046

Fish stocked in 2017

538

Fish stocked in 2018

582

Fish stocked in 2019

536

Fish stocked in 2020

1,011

Fish stocked in 2021

556

Fish stocked in 2022

1,044

Fish stocked in 2023

517

Fish stocked in 2024

565

Fish stocked in 2025

562

Fish stocked in 2026

597

Stocking history

Source: Alaska Department of Fish and Game.
Date Species Quantity Avg. length Source
May 28, 2026Rainbow Trout59710.1 inreport
May 20, 2025Rainbow Trout5629.4 inreport
June 4, 2024Rainbow Trout56510.6 inreport
June 7, 2023Rainbow Trout51710.8 inreport
June 15, 2022Rainbow Trout54310.3 inreport
May 31, 2022Arctic Char50110.8 inreport
June 10, 2021Rainbow Trout55610.5 inreport
June 3, 2020Rainbow Trout54910.5 inreport
May 20, 2020Arctic Char4629.4 inreport
May 14, 2019Rainbow Trout53610 inreport
June 7, 2018Rainbow Trout58210 inreport
June 5, 2017Rainbow Trout53810.4 inreport
May 25, 2016Rainbow Trout5459 inreport
May 19, 2016Arctic Char5019.7 inreport
June 4, 2015Rainbow Trout5369.3 inreport
June 17, 2014Rainbow Trout5428.7 inreport
June 12, 2013Rainbow Trout5409.1 inreport
June 7, 2012Rainbow Trout5407.9 inreport
June 2, 2011Rainbow Trout1,0003.2 inreport
August 26, 2009Rainbow Trout1,0001.8 inreport
August 29, 2007Rainbow Trout4,0002 inreport
May 31, 2006Rainbow Trout20010.7 inreport
May 19, 2005Rainbow Trout5008.6 inreport
May 21, 2004Rainbow Trout4558.8 inreport
May 27, 2003Rainbow Trout4758.9 inreport
May 24, 2002Rainbow Trout4509.4 inreport
May 24, 2001Rainbow Trout5009.7 inreport
May 30, 2000Rainbow Trout4938.8 inreport
May 26, 1999Rainbow Trout4999.3 inreport
August 13, 1998Rainbow Trout8061.9 inreport
June 8, 1998Rainbow Trout4346.7 inreport
August 6, 1997Rainbow Trout8002.2 inreport
June 17, 1997Rainbow Trout5008.6 inreport
July 19, 1996Rainbow Trout8001.8 inreport
June 19, 1996Rainbow Trout5107.9 inreport
August 2, 1995Rainbow Trout8172.2 inreport
June 20, 1995Rainbow Trout5048.2 inreport
July 13, 1994Rainbow Trout8001.9 inreport
July 13, 1994Rainbow Trout8001.9 inreport
June 8, 1994Rainbow Trout5007.9 inreport
July 23, 1993Rainbow Trout8001.8 inreport
June 17, 1993Rainbow Trout4008.3 inreport
July 30, 1992Rainbow Trout8002.1 inreport
June 4, 1992Rainbow Trout5268.4 inreport
July 15, 1991Rainbow Trout8002 inreport
June 26, 1991Rainbow Trout5008.1 inreport
July 19, 1990Rainbow Trout2,4171.9 inreport
June 13, 1990Rainbow Trout5168.2 inreport
July 14, 1989Rainbow Trout8001.9 inreport
June 26, 1989Rainbow Trout5258.1 inreport
August 5, 1988Rainbow Trout5059 inreport
August 5, 1988Rainbow Trout8002 inreport
August 6, 1987Rainbow Trout8002.2 inreport
September 25, 1986Arctic Grayling4003.2 inreport
September 4, 1986Rainbow Trout7822.2 inreport
June 11, 1986Arctic Grayling8,0000.5 inreport
September 4, 1985Rainbow Trout1,0002.5 inreport
September 6, 1983Rainbow Trout2,0942 inreport
September 25, 1981Rainbow Trout1,0002.4 inreport
August 18, 1978Coho Salmon1,0002.6 inreport
June 18, 1976Coho Salmon1,0001.9 inreport
July 9, 1975Rainbow Trout3,0002.3 inreport
June 26, 1974Rainbow Trout2,0002.4 inreport
August 10, 1972Rainbow Trout4,0001.8 inreport
May 28, 1971Rainbow Trout3,0002.7 inreport

Access and facts

A small roadside lake with a pull-out and parking on the north side of the Glenn Highway at mile 156.2. Landlocked, about 5 acres, max depth about 16 ft.

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Advisories, closures, regulations and water conditions change. Check the Alaska Department of Fish and Game before you go.

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Common questions

What fish are at Buffalo Lake?

Fishing Buffalo Lake usually means Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout accounts for 58 of 65 plants on record, ahead of Arctic Char and 2 more. Rainbow Trout was last stocked May 28, 2026, averaging 6.2 in. Arctic Char was last stocked May 31, 2022, averaging 10 in. Coho Salmon was last stocked August 18, 1978, averaging 2.3 in. Arctic Grayling was last stocked September 25, 1986, averaging 1.9 in.

When is Buffalo Lake stocked?

Last stocked May 28, 2026. It is stocked about 1.2 times a year since 1971, most often in May and June. No plants recorded in 8 years between 1971 and 2026.

How big are the fish stocked at Buffalo Lake?

Stocked fish average 6.1 in. Rainbow Trout average 6.2 in. Arctic Char average 10 in. Coho Salmon average 2.3 in. Arctic Grayling average 1.9 in.

How do you get on Buffalo Lake?

A small roadside lake with a pull-out and parking on the north side of the Glenn Highway at mile 156.2. Landlocked, about 5 acres, max depth about 16 ft.

Which lakes near Buffalo Lake were stocked more recently?

Crater Lake (3.4 mi) was stocked more recently. Crater Lake is also stocked with Rainbow Trout, Coho Salmon, and Arctic Char.

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