The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Buffalo Lake
Randall County, Texas · about 1,200 acres (1.9 sq mi)
61°F water, windy Friday (15 mph S).
About Buffalo Lake
Buffalo Lake is a lake in Randall County, Texas, covering about 1,200 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.2 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 10.6 miles. Its surface is about 3,610 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Canyon, is about 11 miles northeast. Amarillo, the nearest city, is about 26 miles northeast.
- Size
- About 1,200 acres (1.9 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.6 miles
- End to end
- About 3.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 3,610 ft
- County
- Randall County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Fair
- 5:00 pm – 6:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Texas, largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 61°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:21 am · sunset 5:44 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Buffalo Lake
- Canyonabout 11 mi northeast
- Herefordabout 15 mi west
- Bushlandabout 19 mi north
- Dimmittabout 25 mi southwest
- Amarillonearest city, about 26 mi northeast
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Questions about Buffalo Lake
What fish are in Buffalo Lake?
Lakes like Buffalo Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Buffalo Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Buffalo Lake?
About 1,200 acres, with about 10.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Buffalo Lake?
Canyon is about 11 miles northeast; Hereford is about 15 miles west.
What is the water temperature at Buffalo Lake today?
The surface was about 61°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Buffalo Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
